Ian Capps
Erie,CO
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in team development and production management. Known for fostering positive work environments and driving process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender / Cider Maker
St. Vrain Cidery
Longmont, CO
05.2025 - Current
- Serve a variety of craft ciders, beers and meads to enhance customer experience.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Engage customers with knowledge of cider offerings to promote sales and build rapport.
- Manage all cider production to ensure cider is free of defects and true to style.
Directory of Cidery Operations
Wilding Brands
Lafayette, CO
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Facilitated collaboration among leaders and teams to optimize supply chain management, production planning, finished goods packaging, and staffing operations.
- Coordinated warehouse logistics and shipments to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities and implemented strategies to optimize operational costs.
- Scheduled and supervised day-to-day maintenance of multiple facilities.
- Managed multiple production equipment systems at the main production facility to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoted teamwork, and resolved conflicts with a focus on employee retention.
Head Cider Maker
Stem Ciders LLC
Lafayette, CO
09.2015 - 11.2020
- Developed new and innovative recipes that were both scalable and cost-effective.
- Responsible for all areas of fermentation, cider cellaring, cider filtering, and yeast management.
- Managed all aspects of raw ingredient supply chain.
- Created and maintained production SOPs to ensure cider production consistency and quality.
- Oversaw production processes to ensure cider is free of defects and true to style.
Brewer
Epic Brewing Company
Denver, CO
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Oversaw brewing operations to ensure quality and consistency of all products.
- Mentored junior brewers on best practices and safety protocols in production.
- Created and maintained process SOP's for operation and maintenance of brew house equipment.
Brewer/Distiller
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey
Denver, CO
02.2011 - 10.2013
- Responsible for all aspects of milling of grain and mashing of grist; boiling, whirlpool and cooling of wort.
- Monitored and controlled fermentation process and yeast handling.
- Operated multiple distillation units.
- Responsible for barreling, aging, sampling and harvesting mature spirit.
- Trained junior brewers and distillers on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Head Bartender / Floor Manager
The Sink Bar and Grill
Boulder, CO
06.2006 - 08.2010
- Managed a floor and kitchen staff of 15 in a fast-paced and high-volume restaurant environment.
Enlisted Submarine Warfare Specialist
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, VA
06.1995 - 02.2002
- Crew member of a forward deployed nuclear submarine.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO12-2009
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Team Development and Management
- Process Improvement
- Production Planning
- Quality Control
- Leadership
- Communication
Timeline
Bartender / Cider Maker
St. Vrain Cidery
05.2025 - Current
Directory of Cidery Operations
Wilding Brands
11.2020 - 10.2023
Head Cider Maker
Stem Ciders LLC
09.2015 - 11.2020
Brewer
Epic Brewing Company
06.2014 - 10.2015
Brewer/Distiller
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey
02.2011 - 10.2013
Head Bartender / Floor Manager
The Sink Bar and Grill
06.2006 - 08.2010
Enlisted Submarine Warfare Specialist
U.S. Navy
06.1995 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
University of Colorado At Boulder