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Wilden Pretorius

Wilden Pretorius

Sharjah

Summary

Experienced coffee professional specializing in customer relationships, barista training, and quality control. Skilled in managing key accounts and representing brands internationally. Committed to raising service standards and driving excellence in specialty coffee. Passionate about delivering exceptional experiences and fostering long-lasting connections with customers.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Relations Executive

Archers Coffee Roastery
08.2021 - Current

-Manage Key Client Relationships , acting as the main point of contact for strategic accounts across the MENA region.

-Lead barista training programs across partner cafe`s as well as conducting quality control audits in partner cafe`s as part of client value addition and retention program.

-Represent the brand at International Expo`s and Industry Events, strengthening global presence and driving opportunities.

Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, and marketing to deliver tailored solutions for clients and partners

Intern

Baho Coffee Company
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Serving as an intern at Baho Coffee for 3 months, where I live and work on 2 washing stations, linking with farmers, coffee cherry quality control, and record taking for traceability and transparency.
  • I was involved in different processing methods and assisted the team with pioneering new experimental processes.

Manager

Judith Fresh café
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Key responsibilities included managing 2 Café`s and staff.
  • Recruiting and training employees, assigning tasks, Liaising with suppliers and creditors as well as keeping record of accounts.
  • Overall food and beverage quality control, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Duty Manager

FLIPOUT TRAMPOLINE ARENA
09.2017 - 06.2020
  • Served as Duty Manager, overseeing daily operations, ensuring employee productivity, monitoring efficiency of all processes and creating a positive work environment for employees.
  • I was also the F&B Manager where my duties included designing unique menus, handling customer complaints, creating company policies, and complying with food and safety regulations.

Education

Q Processing Professional

Coffee Quality Institute
05-2025

Q Grader

Coffee Quality Institute
05-2023

Brewing, Barista Skills, Roasting,

Speciality Coffee Association

Higher Certificate - Business Administration

International University of Management
01-2019

Matriculated -

Active training college
01.2014

Skills

  • Excellent communicator
  • Work well independently
  • Highly motivated
  • Coffee Industry Expert

Timeline

Customer Relations Executive

Archers Coffee Roastery
08.2021 - Current

Intern

Baho Coffee Company
05.2021 - 07.2021

Manager

Judith Fresh café
07.2020 - 06.2021

Duty Manager

FLIPOUT TRAMPOLINE ARENA
09.2017 - 06.2020

Q Processing Professional

Coffee Quality Institute

Q Grader

Coffee Quality Institute

Brewing, Barista Skills, Roasting,

Speciality Coffee Association

Higher Certificate - Business Administration

International University of Management

Matriculated -

Active training college
Wilden Pretorius