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Allen Crump

Allen Crump

Cidermaker
RIchmond,VA

Summary

Craft beverage and fermentation professional with expertise in cidermaking and tasting room operations. Proven leader with a track record of enhancing team performance and optimizing costs. Successfully streamlined inventory management processes, resulting in increased efficiency across multiple locations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cidermaker

Buskey Cider
Richmond, VA
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed cidermaking operations, encompassing fermentation, filtration, and packaging techniques.
  • Streamlined inventory management across several sites to enhance efficiency.
  • Liaised with vendors for accurate forecasting and coordinated production orders.
  • Minimized costs by optimizing stock levels of critical supplies.

Tasting Room Lead

Buskey Cider
Richmond, VA
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Trained and mentored staff on cider selections and tasting techniques.
  • Provided guests with product knowledge to assist in cider selection for purchase.
  • Collaborated with production team, leading to transition to Assistant Cidermaker role.

Sales and Operations Coordinator

Snowing in Space Coffee Company
Charlottesville, VA
10.2019 - 03.2021
  • Facilitated seamless communication among production, distribution, and sales teams for optimal order processing.
  • Implemented new ordering and accounting systems to enhance efficiency in the ordering process.
  • Collaborated with accounting to ensure timely invoice payments and resolve billing discrepancies professionally.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
08-2013

Skills

  • Cidermaking processes
  • Inventory management
  • Quality control
  • Attention to detail
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Head Cidermaker

Buskey Cider
04.2023 - Current

Tasting Room Lead

Buskey Cider
03.2021 - 03.2023

Sales and Operations Coordinator

Snowing in Space Coffee Company
10.2019 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Virginia Commonwealth University

Certification

  • Forklift Certified
  • American Cider Association Certified Cider Guide
  • Virginia ABC Managers' Alcohol Responsibility Training (MART) Certified

Accomplishments

  • Two-time Virginia Governor's Cup Gold Medalist and One-Time Best In Show Cider Award winner

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