Smith Teamaker
Melia Jacquot has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Melia most recently worked at Smith Teamaker as a Supervising Tasting Room Lead/Event Coordinator. Prior to that, they worked at 10 Barrel Brewing Company as a Prep Lead/Line Cook, where they managed daily prep lists, organized inventory, and multitasked on various projects. Melia also gained experience at Kyra's Bake Shop as a Bakery Prep, where they prepared and cooked a variety of food items and created training guides for new employees. Additionally, they worked at Gritman Medical Center as a Dietitian Aide, at Café Vendôme as a Lead Barista/Server, and at UF Health as a Contact Center Agent, among other positions. Their roles included responsibilities such as creating custom coffee drinks, handling a high volume of phone calls, and assisting with food preparation.
Melia Jacquot's education history begins in 2005 when they attended Spruce Creek High School. However, no degree or field of study is specified for this period. Subsequently, from 2009 to 2013, Melia studied at the University of Florida, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Literature.
Smith Teamaker
At Smith Teamaker, we enrich lives through exceptional tea experiences. We craft tea and other plant-based beverages steeped in quality and creativity. Elevated, but always accessible, our aim is to be the daily craving of consumers with uncompromising taste. We bring this vision to life through three strategic imperatives: Serve MorePeopleOur product collections are designed to elevate the taste standard of core beverage occasions – hot or cold, home or away – continually building our reputation for quality, creativity, and great taste. With a deep focus on consumer needs, we balance daily favorites with unrivaled innovation to reach new consumers and build frequent consumption habits. Our growth comes primarily from direct hospitality and digital experiences where guests develop deep loyalty as they immerse themselves in our brand. We leverage premium Restaurants, Offices, and Retailers to extend our access to new consumers and households, both domestically and in select international markets.Enhance ProductivityWe source the highest quality ingredients from sustainable farms, leveraging deep relationships and our growing scale to capture superior quality with limited working capital. Our vertically integrated blending, packing and logistics operations allow us to ensure quality and differentiation while delivering cost efficiency and agility. We know that exceptional experiences come from exceptional people, so we actively build the capabilities of our teamakers, all of whom share a commitment to our head, heart, and hustle culture. Protect our PlanetOur ability to enrich lives is directly linked to the sustainability of our planet. We are committed to making a positive impact in our world by providing safe, plant-based products; eliminating waste; and actively supporting the protection of clean water, sustainable farms, and the communities that nurture them.Together, these efforts enable us to create enterprise value well ahead of the category and ensure the sustainability of the business we have created.