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Peter Duran

Peter Duran

Community Outreach Liasion/Executive Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sustainability Practitioner & Consultant | Specialty Coffee Professional

  • Education

    • Utrecht University

      2012 - 2014
      Master of Science (MSc) Sustainable Development 7.7

      Activities and Societies: STORM student association board I am currently studying for an MSc in Sustainable Development in Environmental Governance. I am focused on food systems issues and am carrying out my thesis work in this subject area alongside an internship.

    • Universidad de Belgrano

      2008 - 2008
      N/A Latin American Studies

      Activities and Societies: Volunteer/Teacher at Club Acorn Community Center; ACORN International. I studied Latin American Politics and Economics for one semester in Spanish.

    • Grand Valley State University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts International Relations Highest Honors

      Activities and Societies: University Bowling Team (Scholarship), WCKS the Whale Radio Station section manager, the Lanthorn student newspaper writer, Alternative Spring Breaks Within the International Relations program. Curriculum was comprised of history, economics and political science courses, with an emphasis on Latin America and China.

  • Experience

    • Hispanic Center of Western Michigan

      Jan 2009 - Sept 2009
      Community Outreach Liasion/Executive Assistant

      Planning committee for the center's largest fundraisersCoordination and execution of several after-school programsWork with the Immigration Council of Western Michigan on Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

    • IES Kursaal

      Oct 2009 - Jul 2010
      Language Auxiliary/English Teacher

      Language Assistant and Teacher for bilingual high school. Subjects included biology and computer science.

    • Sprachkunst im Luisenhof

      Oct 2010 - May 2012
      Spanish and English Teacher

      Development of custom curricula, teaching, test preparation, follow up with students.

    • Metabolic

      Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
      Intern

      Development of a networking and facilitative platform for food sustainability actors in Amsterdam . Involved in the development of two other food production technologies, namely the concept design, business case development and outreach.

    • Markthalle 9 - Café 9

      Jul 2014 - May 2016
      Managerial Assistant

      Head barista, daily operations, sustainability concerns, coffee training, selection and preparation.

    • Isla Coffee Berlin

      Jun 2016 - now
      CEO & Founder

      Co-founder and sole operator of award-winning specialty cafe with sustainability and circular economy principles at its core.Business development, administration, HR, brand development, social media and quality control.Deutscher Gastrogründerpreis (2018)Tip Speisekarte Best of Berlin (2016-2022)Sprudge Sustainable Cafe (Runner-up, 3 times)Appearances on ARD, Arte, Galileo and numerous other significant publications.

    • Minor Figures

      Aug 2022 - now
      Key Account Manager DACH / European Sustainability Lead

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TESOL English Teacher

      TESOL International Association

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Math Teacher

      Issued by ACORN International - Buenos Aires on Aug 2008
      ACORN International - Buenos AiresAssociated with Peter Duran