Max Sturges
Burlington,Vermont
Summary
Recently graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in communications and a minor in philosophy. I'm seeking an opportunity to apply and develop my experience and analytical skills. My goal is to contribute to the success of a company with a mission that I am passionate about.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brewer
Fiddlehead Brewing Company
Shelburne, VT
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted brewery operations such as brewing, packaging, and lab equipment.
- Operated and managed brewing equipment such as mash tuns, boilers, and fermentors on a 60 barrel system.
- Troubleshot issues with equipment and processes to minimize downtime
- Maintained accurate records of production data, including batch numbers and volumes.
- Operations included: CIP cycles on fermentation vessels and bright tanks, dry hopping, pitching yeast, and familiarity with organizational and logistics applications.
- Collected and analyzed samples for gravity, density, abv, turbidity, CO2, and dissolved O2 content.
- Adhere to company SOPs and safety guidelines to achieve consistency and quality.
Sales And Visual Merchandising Lead
Black Diamond Equipment
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with visual merchandising managers regularly to create and execute in-store promotions, events, and team objectives.
- Improved store visual merchandising based on new product changes, industry trends and competitor activities.
- Oversaw inventory management process to keep stockroom organized and maintain accurate records.
- Key-holder with opening and closing responsibilities.
Marketing And Social Media Intern
Liberty Skis
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with visual merchandising managers regularly to create and execute in-store promotions, events, and team objectives.
- Improved store visual merchandising based on new product changes, industry trends and competitor activities.
- Oversaw inventory management process to keep stockroom organized and maintain accurate records.
- Key-holder with opening and closing responsibilities.
Production Specialist
Folsom Custom Skis
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Handmade the highest quality skis custom-made for each customer.
- Collaborated with a small team to produce high-performing skis efficiently.
- Performed detailed work from core prepping to ski finishing.
- Operated industrial machinery and equipment required for production tasks.
- Manufacturing Tasks: core prep, sanding, de-tune, waxing, measurements and weighing, painting, warehouse organization, shipping prep, wood core block cutting/planing, painting.
- Projects: Designed graphic, ski shape, and materials for a production ski.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications and Media Studies
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO12.2022
Certification
- Forklift and MEWP Certified: successfully completed online course and practical test
- Proficiency and Familiarity with Shopify platform
Timeline
Brewer
Fiddlehead Brewing Company
08.2023 - Current
Sales And Visual Merchandising Lead
Black Diamond Equipment
01.2023 - 07.2023
Marketing And Social Media Intern
Liberty Skis
07.2022 - 12.2022
Production Specialist
Folsom Custom Skis
02.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications and Media Studies
University of Colorado at Boulder