Cafe Imports
Alissa Schroeder is a dedicated finance professional with extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting. Currently serving as a Staff Accountant at Cafe Imports since September 2018, Alissa previously held a position as a Temporary Financial Reporting Specialist at Securian Financial, where responsibilities included conducting financial reports and maintaining company records. Alissa was also Treasurer for Enactus at Southwest Minnesota State University, overseeing financial statements and contributing to sustainable solutions. An internship at Thrivent Financial provided exposure to various business areas, and experience as Head Director of the after-school program STARS at Holy Redeemer Elementary School involved managing daily activities and staff scheduling. Alissa holds a degree from Southwest Minnesota State University, earned from 2014 to 2018.
Cafe Imports
Cafe Imports is an independent importer and developer of some of the world's finest specialty green coffees. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with warehouses in Australia, Europe, and the United States; and with international representation in global offices worldwide, they source, sell, and ship green coffee around the globe. Coffeeroasters who would like to buy green coffee can access their coffee offerings, coffee education materials and resources, coffee origin and coffee sourcing information, coffee traceability, and details about coffee travel at www.cafeimports.com.Their coffee offerings list which includes spot coffee, as well as coffees that are afloat and at origin, is updated daily, and you will always get a live person on the phone when you call to buy green coffee during business hours. They are dedicated to customer service and they want to work with you as a coffee roaster to find you the green coffees that you need. They are also capable of helping coffee roasters navigate the C-market and contracting coffee, as well as offer information about hedging in both USD and in international currencies. They have a staff of highly trained, passionate, and coffee-loving professionals who handle everything from sourcing green coffee from origin, conducting coffee sensory analysis, managing green coffee logistics, and selling green coffee to coffee roasters.