JASON GRAU
Black Mountain,NC
Summary
Determined and results-driven professional seeking an opportunity in sales with XXX Company; bringing highly effective communication skills, demonstrable persuasion and negotiation skills, along with the ability to learn quickly in an everchanging environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
BREWER SPECIALIST
New Belgium Brewing
Asheville, NC
04.2017 - Current
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and calibrate equipment to achieve optimal performance
- Collect, test, and submit samples according to quality control standards
- Work closely with process automation engineers and quality assurance to create the best possible product
- Management of material handlings
- Monitor highly detailed brewing operation processes
- Helped expand our brewing volume by 47% in 2021 by maximizing operations
LIQUID CENTER REPRESENTATIVE, New Belgium Brewing
Asheville, NC
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Spoke publicly and used learned sales skills to provide educational tours to our guests
- Embodied the spirit of New Belgium Brewing and served as an ambassador and evangelist for our brand
- Worked in a high pace environment that called for teamwork/ collaboration between team members
SERVER / BARTENDER
Branciforte's Brick Oven Italian Restaurant
Wilkesboro, NC
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Offered memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
SERVER / BARTENDER
Delfina Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Upsold customers and optimized table-turns to outperform average sales
- Completed monthly wine/food classes in order to have an ever changing knowledge of our product
LEAD LIFT SUPERVISOR / GUEST SERVICES
Alpine Meadows
Tahoe City, CA
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Supervised a crew of lift operators
- Created a safe environment for guests to ensure a positive experience
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Philosophy
University Of Vermont
2010
Skills
- Active Listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal setting
- Strategic thinking
- Time management
- Self motivated
Timeline
BREWER SPECIALIST
New Belgium Brewing
04.2017 - Current
LIQUID CENTER REPRESENTATIVE, New Belgium Brewing
02.2016 - 04.2017
SERVER / BARTENDER
Branciforte's Brick Oven Italian Restaurant
10.2014 - 12.2015
SERVER / BARTENDER
Delfina Restaurant
05.2012 - 04.2014
LEAD LIFT SUPERVISOR / GUEST SERVICES
Alpine Meadows
11.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Philosophy
University Of Vermont