Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Maxwell Navarra

Maxwell Navarra

Woodstock,GA

Summary

Operations and training professional with extensive experience in beverage production, hospitality, and military service. Proven track record in managing production processes, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Expertise in employee training, process improvement, and efficiency optimization through data analysis. Recognized for leadership and adaptability, delivering results in high-pressure environments across multiple industries.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

THC Production Manager

Scofflaw Brewery
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2023 - Current

Directed end-to-end THC beverage production, ensuring compliance with dosing accuracy and quality standards.

  • Led cross-functional teams in mixing, carbonation, and packaging to meet production goals.
  • Implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and safety guidelines across all lines.
  • Oversaw calibration and maintenance of critical production equipment to ensure minimal downtime.
  • Monitored key quality metrics such as pH, Brix, and dissolved oxygen for product integrity.
  • Coordinated inventory management, tracking raw materials and finished goods to align schedules with demand.
  • Prepared production documentation including batch records and compliance logs to support audits.
  • Provided training and performance oversight for production staff to foster accountability.

Cellar Production Manager

Scofflaw Brewery
Atlanta , Georgia
02.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed all aspects of cellar operations, including fermentation, conditioning, transfers, filtration, and carbonation.
  • Supervised cellar staff, training on SOPs, safety practices, and quality control standards.
  • Maintained and calibrated cellar equipment to ensure reliable performance and regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted quality checks to verify specifications for pH, Brix, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and gravity.
  • Oversaw scheduling of cellar activities to align with packaging timelines and production goals.
  • Developed production records for batch logs, CIP documentation, and quality assurance reports.
  • Collaborated with lab, packaging, and leadership teams to troubleshoot issues and support product development.
  • Implemented process improvements to reduce oxygen pickup and enhance transfer efficiency.

Traveling Trainer

Topgolf
Atlanta , Georgia
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Delivered hands-on training programs across multiple Topgolf locations, enhancing hospitality standards and guest experience.
  • Retrained associates on service techniques and communication skills to modernize outdated practices.
  • Collected and analyzed performance data to identify training gaps and recommend process improvements.
  • Partnered with local leadership to standardize training initiatives, ensuring consistency while adapting to regional needs.
  • Conducted workshops and one-on-one coaching to reinforce customer service skills and enhance associate engagement.
  • Developed training materials, including guides and hospitality playbooks, to improve learning retention.
  • Collaborated with corporate and venue leadership on brand-wide initiatives to support operational goals.
  • Recognized for strengthening team culture, boosting associate confidence, and improving guest satisfaction scores.

Bar Manager

Topgolf
Atlanta , Georgia
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • Directed high-volume bar operations, managing staff scheduling and service standards.
  • Implemented new service protocols and retraining initiatives to enhance efficiency and consistency.
  • Monitored beverage costs and analyzed sales data to optimize profitability while maintaining quality.
  • Designed seasonal drink menus, integrating guest feedback and industry trends to boost sales.
  • Managed inventory control and vendor relations, minimizing waste through accurate stock management.
  • Enforced compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations to ensure a safe environment.
  • Fostered positive team culture through coaching and mentoring of high-performing staff.
  • Resolved guest concerns professionally, transforming challenges into loyalty-building opportunities.

Corporal

United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville , NC
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Led Marines on combat patrols in high-risk environments, ensuring mission success and unit safety.
  • Operated mortar systems with precision, providing effective indirect fire support for ground operations.
  • Directed tactical movements and maintained situational awareness to enhance unit effectiveness.
  • Trained Marines in weapons systems and small-unit tactics to sustain operational readiness.
  • Mentored junior Marines, fostering discipline and leadership skills for deployment preparation.
  • Managed accountability for personnel and sensitive equipment, securing operational integrity.
  • Conducted live-fire ranges, improving individual and team-level combat proficiency.
  • Collaborated with higher command to align squad training with overall mission objectives.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Training Program Design & Facilitation
  • Operations & Production Management
  • Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency Optimization
  • Inventory & Resource Management
  • Data Analysis & Performance Reporting
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Customer Service & Hospitality Excellence
  • Strategic Planning & Execution

Accomplishments

  • Purple Heart
  • Combat Action Ribbon
  • Good Conduct Medal

Certification

  • Forklift Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

THC Production Manager

Scofflaw Brewery
11.2023 - Current

Cellar Production Manager

Scofflaw Brewery
02.2021 - 11.2023

Traveling Trainer

Topgolf
02.2019 - 02.2021

Bar Manager

Topgolf
01.2017 - 02.2019

Corporal

United States Marine Corps
01.2013 - 01.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing

Chattahoochee Technical College