Josh Conner
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Reflective and thoughtful leader promotes seven years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Production Manager and Brewer surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Production Manager/Brewer
The Veil Brewing Co.
Richmond, VA
10.2016 - Current
- Brewed upwards of 15 styles of beer in facility producing in excess of 6200 barrels per year.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Checked and logged specific gravity and pH of batches.
- Communicated processing instructions to other workers.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
- Researched and tested new materials for production.
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
Barista
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2015 - 10.2016
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Packaging Lead
Ballast Point
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Recorded and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
- Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
- Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
- Used fork lifts to safely move 1800 pounds of product and materials.
- Supported new employees with training in proper stripping, packaging, inventory management and cleaning.
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Sonny's Mechanical Service
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2011 - 01.2015
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Conducted 1-4 hour inspections of residential and commercial HVAC equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Radford University
Radford, VA12.2006
Skills
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Recipe Creation
- Expense Reduction
- Overseeing Logistics
- Workforce Training
- Production Problem Resolution
- Operational Efficiency
Accomplishments
- Trained and supervised 7 production staff over 6 year time period.
- Used Google Sheet and Microsoft Excel to create and develop several inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Spearheaded an initiative to enter 200+ recipes from their hard copies to EKOS
Timeline
Assistant Production Manager/Brewer
The Veil Brewing Co.
10.2016 - Current
Barista
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
12.2015 - 10.2016
Packaging Lead
Ballast Point
01.2015 - 11.2015
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Sonny's Mechanical Service
06.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Radford University
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