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Michael Demetrus

POMPANO BEACH

Summary

Operations leader with 14+ years of experience scaling teams and systems in fast-paced, high-growth environments—especially in beverage manufacturing. I build strong, honest and collaborative relationships across departments and bring a hands-on, solution-first approach to every challenge. Known for trimming costs, improving process flow, and building solid teams from the ground up. I have a genuine passion for building, running, and improving on systems big and small.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

3 Sons Brewing Co.
01.2022 - Current
  • Cut overhead labor costs by 20% in 6 months through smarter scheduling and a staff-wide incentive program.
  • Built a yeast management program that saved over $60K annually.
  • Negotiated long-term contracts to slash malt costs by 15% and packaging by 30%.
  • Developed a pricing system tied to COGs and margins to stay competitive in a value-driven market.
  • Wrote and rolled out SOPs from product idea to FOB, improving speed and budget control.
  • Managed hiring, training, and leadership for all production and packaging staff.

Operations Director

Gulf Stream Brewing Co.
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Designed and launched all operations for this startup brewery—from procurement to production—hitting profitability a full year ahead of projections.
  • Set and tracked KPIs to quickly spot and act on performance trends.
  • Cut water use and waste in half by implementing smarter, sustainable practices.

Operations Manager / Brewmaster

MIA Beer Co.
07.2013 - 05.2018
  • Oversaw construction and launch of the largest production brewery in Dade County at the time.
  • Grew and led a full production team that supported year-over-year doubling in growth.
  • Expanded product reach via satellite production and alternate proprietorship agreements.
  • Helped launch a self-owned distributor arm, boosting brand value and market share.

Education

B.A. - Humanities (Interdisciplinary)

New College of California
San Francisco, CA
01.2004

General Studies - undefined

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA
01.2001

Skills

  • Operational Strategy & Process Optimization
  • Team Development & Leadership
  • Cost Reduction & Budgeting
  • Multiple location warehouse, fleet, and inventory management
  • Vendor Negotiation & Sourcing
  • COGS, Margin & Pricing Strategy
  • SOP Design & QA Systems
  • ERP & WMS Systems Management
  • Multi-source information bridging and analysis
  • Supply Chain & Inventory Management
  • OSHA Compliance Forklift Training
  • Operations management

Certification

  • Coursework: Operations Analytics – Wharton Online, University of Pennsylvania
  • Instructor: Yeast Morphology & Mutation – Master Brewer Academy, Miami-Dade, FL (2015–Present)
  • Member: Master Brewers Association of the Americas (2012–2020)

Languages

English – Full Professional Proficiency
Spanish – Limited Working Proficiency

Timeline

Operations Manager

3 Sons Brewing Co.
01.2022 - Current

Operations Director

Gulf Stream Brewing Co.
05.2018 - 08.2021

Operations Manager / Brewmaster

MIA Beer Co.
07.2013 - 05.2018

General Studies - undefined

Cabrillo College

B.A. - Humanities (Interdisciplinary)

New College of California

Hobbies and Interests

Cooking, Film, Painting, Construction Projects, Hiking, Travel, T-shirt Design, Volunteering, Trivia

Awards

Gold Medal, US Open Beer Championship (2018), Silver Medal, Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers (2015), Golds, Best of Florida Beer Competition (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019), Golds, US Beer Tasting Championships (2016, 2018)

Soft Skills

  • Practical and calm under pressure
  • Transparent and collaborative leader
  • Creative problem-solver
  • Strong communicator and team builder

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