John Pedersen
Morrisonville,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable professional offering many years of related experience. Safety-oriented and reliable with strengths in troubleshooting and basic maintenance. Bringing knowledge and abilities developed over multi-year career to challenging new role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Brewer/Full-Time Consultant
Liquid Villains Brewing Company
Plattsburgh, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented brewing recipes, processes and procedures to meet quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all production activities related to raw materials, process control and packaging.
- Performed daily maintenance on equipment in order to ensure proper functioning.
- Managed inventory of hops, malt, yeast and other ingredients used in production batches.
- Coordinated the cleaning schedule for tanks, kegs, bottles and other equipment used in the brewing process.
- Implemented new technologies into the brewery operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Assisted in developing marketing plans by providing input on product design concepts.
- Used handheld tools to make specific checks and calculations for each batch.
- Delegated tasks to production workers and managed weekly team schedules.
Brewer/Equipment Maximization Consultant
Fidens Brewing Company
Colonie, NY
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained and operated brewing equipment, including fermentation tanks, mash tuns, boil kettles, and conditioning tanks.
- Developed recipes for a variety of beer styles using malts, hops, yeasts, and other ingredients.
- Conducted laboratory tests to measure specific gravity and pH levels of wort or beer samples.
- Cleaned and sanitized all brewing equipment before and after each use.
- Performed quality control checks on finished products to ensure they met standards for taste and appearance.
- Kept records of production batches and monitored inventory levels of raw materials.
- Adjusted process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and time in order to optimize flavor profiles during fermentation or aging processes.
- Collaborated with marketing team members to design packaging labels that accurately reflect the product inside the bottle or can.
- Operated pumps and valves to transfer liquids between vessels during various stages of the brewing process.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing wort samples for alcohol content or bitterness units.
- Provided technical advice about beer-making techniques to home brewers who visited the brewery's taproom.
- Developed strategies for reducing energy consumption during different stages of production.
- Tracked daily production output against established goals in order to identify areas where efficiency could be improved.
- Utilized good manufacturing practices and adhered to standard operating procedures every day in order to provide consistent, high-quality results.
Sales Manager
McCadam Distributing Company
Plattsburgh, NY
10.2010 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the competition.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
- Organized trade shows and other events as a means of increasing visibility in the marketplace.
- Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
- Performed analysis of current processes within the sales department to identify areas needing improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality standards.
- Assisted senior management in developing long-term strategic goals for the company's growth.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales.
Brewery Sales Representative
FX Matt Brewing Company
Utica, NY
03.2010 - 10.2010
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
- Researched competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
- Created detailed reports on daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity.
- Attended industry events such as conferences, seminars.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
- Assisted in developing promotional materials such as flyers, brochures.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
Head Brewer
Lake Placid Craft Brewing Company
Plattsburgh, NY
09.2001 - 04.2010
- 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.
- Collected samples from each tank throughout the fermentation process for analysis and comparison against expected results.
- 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.
- Developed maintenance schedules for brewery equipment to ensure proper operation at all times.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols when handling hazardous chemicals or operating heavy machinery.
- Kept detailed logs of all activities related to brewing operations including dates completed, time taken and any problems encountered.
- 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.
- Turned valves and moved controls to admit, drain and separate materials.
- Collected readings on status, temperature, flow rate and other points for documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY12-2004
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Safety Procedures
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Waste Reduction
- Cleaning procedures
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Production Scheduling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality controls
- Ingredient Selection
- Work assignments
Affiliations
- Coaching the sports teams that my children play on.
- Mountain biking and road biking.
- Hiking, camping and exploring with family and friends.
- Riding ATVs with family and friends within our surrounding area.
- Fishing and enjoying the Adirondacks
Accomplishments
- Recognized at time of employment as the youngest MillerCoors distribution sales manager to lead a beer distribution house in the United States.
- Personally lead inexperienced sales teams toward acquiring new distribution territories as well as new brands in various markets to secure sales rights whenever possible.
- Successfully passed all yearly MillerCoors Quality Audit visits while simultaneously securing the highest grades ever for McCadam Distributing for all consecutive years.
- Received numerous national awards through taste testing and judgement of various beers at all breweries employed.
- Officially had a beer named after me through Fidens Brewing (Johnny Valves-Double IPA).
Certification
- New York state liquor authority bonded as a brewery representative (not current).
- Forklift Certified and also certified to train others for completion of tasks required.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Brewer/Full-Time Consultant
Liquid Villains Brewing Company
07.2022 - Current
Brewer/Equipment Maximization Consultant
Fidens Brewing Company
11.2021 - 06.2022
Sales Manager
McCadam Distributing Company
10.2010 - 06.2020
Brewery Sales Representative
FX Matt Brewing Company
03.2010 - 10.2010
Head Brewer
Lake Placid Craft Brewing Company
09.2001 - 04.2010
- New York state liquor authority bonded as a brewery representative (not current).
- Forklift Certified and also certified to train others for completion of tasks required.
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
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