Peter Altaffer

About Peter Altaffer

I believe a great workplace is more than just desk space—it’s a living community.My work is at the intersection of hospitality, employee experience, and seamless operations. Whether I’m scaling a startup from its first few partners (Dispatch Goods) or managing high-touch environments for thousands of guests at Salesforce and AWS, my goal is always the same: to build a culture where people actually want to show up.I’m a \'vibe setter\' who isn\'t afraid of the data. I\'ve spent over a decade learning that the best employee experiences are backed by rock-solid systems—like the inventory projects I ran at WeWork that cut waste by 65% or the event programming I’ve designed to foster genuine connection.When I’m not obsessed with workplace flow, I’m likely deep in the world of Sake. As a WSET Level 3 Sommelier, I love using my background in Japanese culture and hospitality to curate unique experiences that bring people together. I bring that same level of intentionality, curiosity, and cross-cultural communication to every team I join.If you’re a recruiter, please put avocado in the subject line. I value attention to detail, and it’s a quick way to show you’ve actually read this far. 🥑

Experience

1. Office Manager

   Planetscale

   Mar 2026 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

Education

• Loyola University of Chicago

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Skills

• Social Networking
• Social Media
• Portrait Photography
• Editing
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Digital Photography
• Event Management
• Community Outreach
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Lightroom
• Photoshop
• Critical Thinking
• Photography