Dixon Drost
Franklin,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable Brewer well-versed in all parts of brewing such as grain milling, storage requirements and customer service. Familiar with standard manufacturing practices and procedures. Creative Brewer known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in recipe formulation, yeast management, and quality control processes. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and innovative brewing techniques are applied for outstanding product results. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Company Distilling
Thompson's Station, TN
11.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
Brewer
Bootleg Biology
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained and operated brewing equipment, including fermentation tanks, mash tuns, boil kettles, and conditioning tanks.
- Conducted laboratory tests to measure specific gravity and pH levels of wort or beer samples.
- Monitored the progress of fermentation processes to ensure optimal results.
- Cleaned and sanitized all brewing equipment before and after each use.
- Kept records of production batches and monitored inventory levels of raw materials.
- Operated pumps and valves to transfer liquids between vessels during various stages of the brewing process.
- Used handheld tools to make specific checks and calculations for each batch.
Sales Representative
Elixir Spirits
Spring Hill, Tennessee
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Utilized sales tools and processes to promote effective sales initiatives.
Assistant Brewer
Mill Creek Brewing Company
Nolensville, Tennessee
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in the mashing, boiling and fermentation processes of beer production.
- Monitored temperature, specific gravity and pH levels during various stages of the brewing process.
- Performed daily cleaning tasks such as sanitizing tanks, hoses and other equipment used in the brewing process.
- Operated pumps, valves and other related machinery involved in the brewing process.
- Maintained accurate records of all batches brewed including ingredients used, temperatures achieved, volumes produced and any issues encountered.
- Provided assistance with packaging operations such as canning, kegging or bottling beer.
- Assisted in taproom operations when needed including pouring pints, stocking shelves and cleaning surfaces.
- Used handheld tools to make specific checks and calculations for each batch.
Forensic Assistant
Forensic Medical Management Services Of Texas
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Maintained patient records, including medical histories, reports and examination results.
- Collected specimens for testing and prepared them for laboratory analysis.
- Reviewed documents for accuracy and completeness according to established guidelines.
- Scanned, indexed, and archived paper records in digital format.
- Processed incoming requests for documents and managed outgoing distribution of materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fermentation Science
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2025
Skills
- Food Service
- Health codes compliance
- Mixology
- Beverage Preparation
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Sales expertise
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Safe serving knowledge
Affiliations
- Producing mead in my free time
- Spend a lot of time chasing fish fly fishing
Certification
- Bartending/ Serving license
Accomplishments
- Student Government
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Brewer
Bootleg Biology
04.2024 - 08.2024
Bartender
Company Distilling
11.2023 - Current
Sales Representative
Elixir Spirits
08.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Brewer
Mill Creek Brewing Company
04.2023 - 11.2023
Forensic Assistant
Forensic Medical Management Services Of Texas
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Bartending/ Serving license
Bachelor of Science - Fermentation Science
Middle Tennessee State University
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