Cody Barthels
Ellensburg
Summary
Dedicated and self-motivated professional with 5+ years of experience in construction, sales, and beverage production. Proven leader with strong hands-on skills in craft beverage manufacturing, team management, and direct-to-consumer and wholesale sales. Passionate about quality-driven processes, innovation, and customer engagement in both technical and front-facing roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cider Maker & Sales Lead
Wheel Line Cider
Ellensburg
06.2023 - 07.2025
- - Performed detailed lab testing and cellar work including pH, Brix, TA, free SO₂, starch testing, SO₂ adjustments and sensory analysis.
- - Operated and maintained production equipment: Kreuzmayr press, filtration, pumps, bottling line, labeling, kegging, blending, and racking from tanks
- - Made various cider additions: yeast, DAP, Fermaid (K/O), Go-Ferm, bentonite, potassium sorbate, PVP, charcoal, malic acid
- - Led sales initiatives, doubling wholesale accounts and revenue from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025
- - Managed and expanded the Cider Club program: packaging design, pricing, budgeting, marketing, events
- - Represented brand at events, farmers markets, and tasting room with a focus on education and customer service
- - Built and maintained B2B relationships through in-person sales visits and cider education
Sales Lead / Construction Manager
Custom Fire Art
Seattle
01.2017 - 01.2022
- - Led residential and commercial projects from planning through final commissioning
- - Managed construction processes including framing, masonry, hearths, and finish work
- - Created custom fireplaces and features, tracked deadlines, and coordinated with clients and fabricators
- - Maintained daily adaptability in dynamic job environments and tight timelines
- - Supported estimates, project forecasting, and customer consultations
- - Collaborated with service techs for maintenance and repair of installed systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Craft Brewing, Minor in Business
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06.2024
Associate of Arts & Sciences - Running Start Program
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA01.2020
Skills
- - Leadership & Team Management
- - Craft Beverage Production
- - Lab Testing & Quality Control
- - Wholesale & DTC Sales
- - Customer Service & Tasting Room Hospitality
- - Event Planning & Cider Club Coordination
- - Business-to-Business Outreach
- - Time Management & Organization
- - Positive, Hardworking Attitude
- - Computer Literacy & POS Systems
References
- Eric, Graham, Director, eric.graham@cwu.edu, 509-963-1511, CWU Craft Brewing
- Greg, Barthels, Owner, info@customfireart.com, 425-301-2928, Custom Fire Art
- Brian, Labore, blank, brian.labore@cwu.edu, 606-309-0191, CWU Craft Brewing
- Geoff, Sasaki, Director, geoffrey.sasaki@cwu.edu, 253-677-0008, CWU Craft Brewing
Timeline
Assistant Cider Maker & Sales Lead
Wheel Line Cider
06.2023 - 07.2025
Sales Lead / Construction Manager
Custom Fire Art
01.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Craft Brewing, Minor in Business
Central Washington University
Associate of Arts & Sciences - Running Start Program
Bellevue College
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