United States Business Development
Resume:
Andrew Carver
Sheffield, Illinois, United States
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meanbeanroasters.com
Professional Summary
Entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience founding and scaling successful companies across diverse industries, including coffee roasting, insurance, and graphics. Proven track record of driving business growth, developing innovative products, and managing cross-functional teams. Seeking opportunities to leverage my entrepreneurial skills and passion for business development in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Professional Experience
Founder and CEO
Mean Bean Coffee Roasters / Carver Heirloom Farms
Sheffield, Illinois, United States
January 1999 – Present
• Founded and scaled a medium-sized coffee roasting business, initially serving churches and businesses.
• Established a retail store in Galena, IL, and expanded to creating stores for clients and developing a warehouse/purchasing center.
• Currently operate a roastery and warehouse on a small heirloom farm in Sheffield, IL. Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agency Owner
American Benefits Consultants, Inc
Oswego, Illinois, United States
1989 – 2020
• Owned and managed an insurance benefit agency specializing in employee benefits for small businesses (1-99 employees).
• Developed strategic business models and managed TPA administration, maintaining over
$8 million in client accounts.
Founder and CEO
Stoked Graphics Inc
Oswego, Illinois, United States
2010 – 2019
• Established a large graphics company specializing in vehicle wraps, banners, and signs.
• Oversaw all aspects of the business from sales and design to installation.
• Successfully sold the company in 2019.
Founder and CEO
Walk4Life, Inc
Oswego, Illinois, United States
1999 – 2015
• Developed a health device targeted at educational, medical, and corporate markets.
• Grew the company from inception to over $15 million in sales with a team of 62 employees.
• Led product development, marketing, sales, and internal business operations. Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, Illinois, United States
1984 – 1985
• Coursework in Business and Sales
St. Laurence Catholic High School
Burbank, Illinois, United States
1979 – 1983
• College Preparatory Curriculum
Skills
• Business Development: Retail, Sales Management, Market Research
• Marketing & Branding: Retail Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Campaigns
• Product Management: Product Development, Fundraising, Budgeting
• Team & Project Management: Project Management, Team Leadership, Procurement
• Specialized Skills: Employee Benefits, Buying/Purchasing, Benefits Administration Languages
• English: Advanced
Extracurricular Interests
• Passionate about small-scale farming, developing new products, and continuous learning. Work Authorization
• Authorized to work in the United States
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