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Jordan McDonald

San Diego,CA

Summary

Beer industry professional with experience in marketing, events, service, and education. Excels in creating high quality social media content and delivering outstanding customer service, significantly enhancing guest experiences. Demonstrates effective communication and ability to educate customers and coworkers on beer history, beer styles, and the brewing process.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing & Events Manager

Resident Brewing Company
01.2019 - Current

Planned and produced content for social media channels and regular email newsletters. Initiated and facilitated collaborations with individuals and local establishments. Planned and coordinated brewery events. Represented the brewery at beer festivals, introducing attendees to the brand while providing detailed descriptions of beers and brewing process. Created labels for packaged products, working with printers to ensure timely arrival. Authored and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility. Produced internal materials to ensure team-wide knowledge of continually updated product portfolio.

Beertender / Draft Technician / Employee Education Coordinator / Social Media Coordinator

Council Brewing Company
10.2015 - 12.2018

Implemented a personally designed draft maintenance and cold room organizational program. Produced and posted daily social media content. Educated employees and customers about beer styles, history, glassware, and food pairing. Participated in monthly inventory duties. Kept Tasting Room clean and fully stocked. Assisted in on and off-premise events including tap takeovers, anniversary celebrations, and semiannual beer pairing dinners.

Tasting Room Associate

White Labs
08.2015 - 04.2016

Educated customers about yeast's role in the brewing process and its influence on resulting flavor profiles. Managed customer inquiries. Facilitated educational tours of the analytical, yeast production, and brewing portions of the facility. Fulfilled purchase orders for professional brewers and homebrewers. 

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
2015

Skills

  • Understanding of the brewing process and the effects of various brewing techniques
  • Experience with photography, videography, and content creation
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Anticipation of guest needs
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Certification

Certified Cicerone®

LEAD Certification

Timeline

Marketing & Events Manager

Resident Brewing Company
01.2019 - Current

Beertender / Draft Technician / Employee Education Coordinator / Social Media Coordinator

Council Brewing Company
10.2015 - 12.2018

Tasting Room Associate

White Labs
08.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of California, Davis

Certified Cicerone®

LEAD Certification

Jordan McDonald