Connor Ballard
Floyds Knobs,IN
Summary
Dynamic leader with hands-on experience overseeing distillery production and managing high-value client accounts. Expertise in team leadership, process optimization, and regulatory compliance, combined with a strong background in sales, negotiation, and account management. Known for improving operational performance while consistently exceeding revenue targets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Executive
Silver Creek Leather Company
Jeffersonville, IN
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Drove revenue growth by managing and expanding a portfolio of leather goods clients.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with key buyers in leather industry, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Applied deep knowledge of leather grades, tanning processes, and quality standards to support informed client decisions.
- Collaborated with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely deliveries and swiftly resolve order issues.
Head Distiller
Starlight Distillery
Starlight, IN
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Oversaw and managed distillery operations to ensure smooth production flow.
- Collaborated with upper management on production scheduling, barrel quotas, and operational changes to optimize efficiency.
- Streamline production operations to increase production and decrease hard costs.
- Coordinated with vendors to order, receive, and maintain inventory of materials essential for operations.
- Inventory new make barrels and put them in their correct location in the warehouse.
- Assist in onboarding of new members of the production team.
Distillery Lead
Lux Row Distillers
Bardstown, KY
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Led distillery team to achieve operational excellence.
- Coordinated operations to maintain schedule adherence and promptly resolved issues.
- Receive and process daily grain and run necessary lab tests to ensure quality.
- Administer daily walk-through of facility and work with maintenance to fix any structural or operational issues.
Education
Bachelors - Business Admin.
Mckendree University
01-2021
Associates - Arts
Jefferson County Community College
01-2018
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Account relations
- Revenue generation
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Production Planning & Inventory Management
Certification
- Fork Lift Certification
Timeline
Account Executive
Silver Creek Leather Company
06.2025 - 02.2026
Head Distiller
Starlight Distillery
05.2022 - 06.2025
Distillery Lead
Lux Row Distillers
01.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelors - Business Admin.
Mckendree University
Associates - Arts
Jefferson County Community College