John Shrader
Wickenburg,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Independent Contractor
Self
Wickenburg, AZ
11.2025 - Current
- Developed marketing strategies to promote products and services effectively.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth business functionality.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Operations Manager/ Head Brewer
Horsefly Brewing
Montrose, Colorado
04.2012 - 11.2024
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient brewing processes.
- Supervised staff to maintain high standards of service and product quality.
- Implemented inventory management systems for raw materials and finished goods.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations in brewing facilities.
- Collaborated with suppliers to secure quality ingredients for brewing operations.
- Analyzed operational workflows to identify areas for process improvement.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Ranch Hand
Downs Ranch
Montrose
04.2011 - 10.2015
- Operated machinery for daily ranch tasks and livestock management.
- Maintained fences and water systems to ensure livestock safety.
- Assisted with breeding and caring for various livestock species.
Warehouse Associate/ Multiple Rolls
Walmart
Cleburne, Texas
03.2002 - 01.2009
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within the warehouse.
- Organized inventory to ensure efficient product retrieval.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks for timely shipments and deliveries.
Education
Welding/Metal Working
Hill County Community College
Cleburne , TX 06.1998 - 08.1998
General Studies
Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS 12.1997 - 05.1998
Cleburne High School
Cleburne , TxTimeline
Owner/Independent Contractor
Self
11.2025 - Current
Operations Manager/ Head Brewer
Horsefly Brewing
04.2012 - 11.2024
Ranch Hand
Downs Ranch
04.2011 - 10.2015
Warehouse Associate/ Multiple Rolls
Walmart
03.2002 - 01.2009
Welding/Metal Working
Hill County Community College
06.1998 - 08.1998
General Studies
Tabor College
12.1997 - 05.1998
Cleburne High School