Thomas Kazas

New York City, NY

412-***-**** adzr6k@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kazas-007b47b/

Experienced Business Strategist and entrepreneur with over two decades of hands-on experience in driving product development & launches, sales & marketing initiatives, as well as brand strategies. Customer centric and team building. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

Launched 3 unique product offerings (Cafe Ole) and developed 4 establishments (Partners Coffee, Hometown Coffee, Jackie Chan Coffee & Specialty Coffee) in the coffee industry, leading in most key aspects including product development, branding, marketing, sales, and international business development.

Founder and architect of a multifaceted sales, marketing, and distribution organization providing goods and services throughout the U.S.A. and Latin/South America.

Collaborated globally with a broad range of teams and stakeholders from diverse industries, particularly within F&B industry, media, and CPG companies facilitating innovation, collaboration, and boosting motivation. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Product Development/Launch Marketing Strategy Sales Strategy Strategic Planning Partnerships Development Operations Management Business Strategy Cost Containment Strategic Selling Revenue Growth Performance Metrics Brand Growth EXPERIENCE

Centurion Prime -New York, NY 2015-Present

Chief Marketing & Sales Revenue Strategist

• Delivering end-to-end services especially geared for CPG companies, Retailers, and Food Service.

• Key contributions include Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Distribution.

• Placement strategy to verticals, distributors, retailers, food service. Over $100MM in Sales generated.

• D2C, B2B, Digital, and E-commerce integration.

• Support in legal, accounting, finance, company structure, and other back of house functions. Intercast Networks -Los Angeles / New York City, NY 2011-2018 Co-Founder

• Intercast Network, Inc. original live stream broadcast media and digital advertising.

• Providing distribution of live and featured recorded content, wrapped in immersive, socially interactive experiences.

• Established Sales strategy to an aggregate of $35MM. Partners Coffee Company LLC -Atlanta, GA 2005-2013 Chief Executive Officer

• Involved in the Manufacturing Facility, Roasting, Packaging of specialty coffee.

• Procurement of Raw Materials, Supply chain management, and customer development.

• Achieved average of 13% growth over 5 years to generate aggregate of $25MM top line.

• Experienced in Co-Manufacturing and Private Label offering and development. Hometown Coffee Company -Pittsburgh, PA 2000-2013

Chief Executive Officer

• Founder and architect of multifaceted sales, marketing, and distribution organization providing goods and services throughout the U.S.A. and Latin/South America.

• Spearheaded brand development, formulations, packaging design, and segmentation to multiple verticals.

• Sales & Marketing of multiple brands to various distribution channels and direct to retailers.

• Customer interphase and relationship building.

Jackie Chan Coffee -Hong Kong 2008-2011

Director and Co-Founder

• Developed all aspects of branding, marketing, and build-out of 17 JACKIE CHAN CAFE, COFFEE, AND TEA Stores throughout Asia.

• Developed product offering, drink formulations, design and décor, and operating procedures.

• Negotiated master license agreements in 5 countries throughout Asia. Cafe Ole Beverages -Mexico City, Mexico 2000-2003

Co-Founder

• Developed the brand Café Ole, a milk-based coffee beverage with 3 product offerings for export to Mexico.

• The product gained national distribution throughout the country and was divested to the largest dairy manufacturer in Mexico.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science- Chemistry & Business, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA LANGUAGES English, Greek, Spanish

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