Experts
EXPERTS
Elevate your business to the next level with industry secrets from experts you know.
Mar Pacific has done the legwork for you by partnering with some of the industries best consultants in the specialty beverage space. These experts provide tailored advice and solutions to meet each cafe’s unique needs, from improving supply chain management to optimizing menu offerings and customer service. Whether you’re looking to streamline operations, stay ahead of market trends, or improve profitability, Mar Pacific’s vast catalog of items you need, want, and crave along with this diverse network of consultants is here to support your success and grow with you!
Darleen Scherer
Brand Positioning ● Product Innovation + Development ● Roastery + Coffee Bar Operations ● Web + App + Pod Development ● Marketing + Sales
22 yrs
Of experience
VIRTUAL
SESSIONS
Time Zone
Mountain
Steven Lee
Brand Development ● Green Coffee Purchasing Programs ● Green Coffee Management (COGs and inventory) ● Roasting (systems, operation, education, efficiencies, organic certification) ● Operations and Workflow Management ● Education (roasting, sensory, basic bar skills, workflow)
27 yrs
Of experience
VIRTUAL
SESSIONS
TIME ZONE
PACIFIC
Laila Ghambari
Business Development ● Education & Training ● New Cafe Build Out & Design ● Menu Development ● Public Speaking ● Content Creation
20 yrs
Of experience
VIRTUAL
SESSIONS
TIME ZONE
PACIFIC
Erica Escalante
Cafe & Bakery Operations expert for companies with 5 locations or less ● Financial & operational strategy to grow, raise profit, engage teams, and lessen turnover ● Business education - entry level and beyond ● Leadership development and Manager Mentorship ● Wholesale Bakery Development and Operations ● Menu Development and Strategy
17 yrs
Of experience
HYBRID
SESSIONS
TIME ZONE
PACIFIC
Eric Grimm
Human Resources ● Brand Building ● Mobile Espresso Event Logistics ● Community Organizing ● Writing (copywriting/social media/journalism)
16 yrs
Of experience
HYBRID
SESSIONS
TIME ZONE
PACIFIC
Jessica Rodriguez
Coffee Education - From Seed to Cup ● Barista Trainer - From Beginner to Advanced Skills ● Workflow and Bar Efficiency ● Menu Development
12 yrs
Of experience
Hybrid
SESSIONS
TIME ZONE
PACIFIC