Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
Languages
Timeline
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Minjoong Kim

Minjoong Kim

White Rock,Canada

Summary

Passionate coffee expert with skills in extraction, roasting, quality control, equipment upkeep, wholesale sales, and detailed-brewing. Strong at managing operations and creating meaningful customer connections with a friendly, approachable vibe and physically active to keep up with the demand of craft.



Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Roaster - 5month

Warm Cloud Coffee Company
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Probat p60 operator
  • Maintained coffee blending quality by adhering to guidelines, product specifications, and quality procedures.
  • Performed troubleshooting, roasting profile.
  • maintaining high- quality and strict HACCP-compliant standards
  • Processed over 2,000 pounds of material on daily basis.
  • Monitored and updated inventory to reflect correct usage of raw materials and accurate storage of finished products.

Owner- 8years

Gr***coffee
11.2017 - 10.2024
  • Sold both cafe and roasting facility at a high market value.
  • Collaborated international guest roaster in a U.S. specialty cafe for a month.
  • Expanded operations by opening a second location, establishing in-house coffee roasting, and building relationships with wholesale clients to drive business growth.
  • Designed three signature menu items for a major corporate cafe chain, including training staff in China to ensure consistent preparation and quality
  • Grew monthly sales from $10,000 to over $30,000 by leveraging creative social media strategies to attract and retain customers.
  • Created new item called the "Waffogato" for social media buzz.
  • Operated a high-traffic 8-table café with an average daily waiting list of over 78 groups, ensuring exceptional service and quality.

Cafe Team Manager- 1year

M.I. COFFEE
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Secured the first franchise sale
  • Generated daily sales of $1,000 at a low-traffic location
  • Created and manage the company's social media.
  • Baked all frozen dough products supplied by the head office
  • Manage a team of 6staffs efficiently
  • Recognized for strong work ethic and passion, promoted to Team Manager one year ahead of the standard timeline.

Barista- 1year

M.I. COFFEE
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Represented company in WCCK Brewers cup placed 7th nationally.
  • Developed a structured daily cleaning system, enhancing workplace efficiency and ensuring consistent cleanliness.
  • Took initiative to dissembled and clean grinders regularly.
  • Showed a strong work ethic through consistent punctuality and flawless attendance.

Education

No Degree - Coffee Field Training

Korea Trade College
Seoul South Korea
02.2016

Certificate of Technical Studies - Aircraft Maintenance

Dorset College
Vancouver, BC
10.2010

Korean High School Equivalency Diploma -

Ministry of Education of Korea
Gyeonggi-do Of South Korea
05.2005

Skills

  • General skills : Communication, Extracting Coffee, Machine maintenance, Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Latte art, Roasting
  • Roasting : Understanding of thermal conduction Consistency is the priority Experienced with many types of roaster Preference drum roaster
  • Roasting profile set-up with different color point, Trouble shooting Roasting Profile (Probat p60 , Stronghold s7, Fujiroyal, Easyster etc)
  • Running a Cafe business: Management, Staff Training & Leading Teams, Inventory Management, Working with Suppliers
  • Business marketing: Growing Sales, Social Media Marketing, Promoting, Customer Service, Hospitality
  • Languages: Proficient in English, Fluent in Korean
  • Also: Bartending

Certification

  • Barista Level 1 – Korea Coffee Association, February 2015
  • Barista Level 2 – Korea Coffee Association, December 2014
  • Espresso Italiano Tasting – IIAC (International Coffee Tasting Association), October 2014
  • Bartending Certificate – Fine Art School Bartending, October 2010

Awards

Master of Roasting – 3rd Place | Master of Cafe Association, April 2019, 

World Coffee Champion Ship Korea Brewers Cup – 7th Overall | National Korea Coffee Association, October 2016

Almacielo Brewing Championship – 2nd Place | Almacielo, May 2015

World Coffee Champion Ship Korea Brewers Cup  – 18th Overall | National Korea Coffee Association, September 2014

INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

  • Demonstration Barista (Slayer 'STEAM') | 2016 Seoul Cafe Show (for M.I. COFFEE)
  • Event Helper Barista (Ninety Plus Geisha Tasting) | 2015 Seoul Cafe Show (for M.I. COFFEE)
  • Event Staff | World SuperBarista Championship (W.S.B.C.) | February 2015
  • Event Staff | World Coffee Championship of Korea (W.C.C.K.) | September 2014

Languages

English
Professional Working
Korean
Full Professional

Timeline

Roaster - 5month

Warm Cloud Coffee Company
12.2024 - 04.2025

Owner- 8years

Gr***coffee
11.2017 - 10.2024

Cafe Team Manager- 1year

M.I. COFFEE
06.2016 - 06.2017

Barista- 1year

M.I. COFFEE
06.2015 - 06.2016

No Degree - Coffee Field Training

Korea Trade College

Certificate of Technical Studies - Aircraft Maintenance

Dorset College

Korean High School Equivalency Diploma -

Ministry of Education of Korea
Minjoong Kim