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Shawn Paterakis

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Director of Sales and Operations at H&S Bakery Inc
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Shawn Paterakis is the Director of Sales & Operations for the family-owned H&S Bakery and the co-owner of its artisan spinoff, Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe. As a fourth-generation leader, he manages fresh route sales in the Mid-Atlantic while driving innovation in the bakery space. He holds a BA in Psychology from Rhodes College.

Beyond his professional roles, Shawn is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, reflecting a deep interest in nutrition and wellness. He is also involved in his familys long-standing community engagement, including a 30-year partnership with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to address local hunger and create meaningful change.

He previously taught Leadership and Ethics at Gerstell Academy before joining the family business.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Director of Sales and Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Artisan Baking Innovation
Co-founded Kneads Bakeshop, an artisan bakery concept spun off from his family's commercial bakery, to focus on Old-World techniques and community experience.
Family Business Legacy
As part of the fourth generation of the Paterakis family, he is actively involved in evolving the H&S Bakery business for a new era.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Director of Sales and Operations
H&S Bakery Inc
11-2022
Account Manager
H&S Bakery Inc
10-2014
Marketing Merchandiser
Schmidt Baking Company
9-2010 - 6-2013
Leadership/ Ethics Teacher
Gerstell Academy
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Education
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Rhodes College
2013 - 2014
Certified Holistic Health Coach
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition
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