Ryan Pafias
Tampa
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in the brewing industry. Proven ability to enhance customer service and optimize workflow, while ensuring cleanliness and hygiene. A reliable team player with exceptional communication skills, dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Brewer
Unrefined Brewing
07.2022 - Current
- Promoted brewery visibility by representing the company at conferences, and festivals.
- Assisted with packaging operations, ensuring that finished products met both visual and functional quality standards before shipping to distributors or customers directly.
- Optimized workflow by assisting with equipment setup, maintenance, and repairs as needed.
- Ensured consistent product quality by carefully following standard operating procedures during all stages of brewing.
Bartender
Unrefined Brewing
10.2021 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Barback
Cigar City Brewing
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of beer, wine, and other bar supplies.
- Replaced empty kegs.
- Cleaned beer lines.
- Assisted with training new barbacks, sharing knowledge of bar operations and best practices, resulting in a more efficient team.
- Assisted bartenders with pouring and serving beer.
Studio Experience Manager
Cady Studios
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Aligned company objectives with individual goals, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritized teamwork and collective success.
- Established strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business through exceptional service delivery.
- Conducted regular evaluations of team performance, providing constructive feedback and tailored coaching for continued development.
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
Receiving Associate
Total Wine & More
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Maximized workspace functionality by efficiently utilizing available equipment such as pallet jacks, and hand trucks during the receiving process.
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area for optimized workflow and reduced clutter or obstructions.
- Reduced product damage during the receiving process by carefully handling fragile items and adhering to proper safety protocols.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Program Cordinator
Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
04.2014 - 09.2019
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
Sales Associate
Total Wine & More
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
No Degree - General Associates
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FLSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Outgoing personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Responsible alcohol service
- Staff management
Certification
Cicerone Certified Beer Server
Timeline
Assistant Brewer
Unrefined Brewing
07.2022 - Current
Bartender
Unrefined Brewing
10.2021 - Current
Barback
Cigar City Brewing
04.2021 - 03.2023
Studio Experience Manager
Cady Studios
10.2019 - 04.2021
Receiving Associate
Total Wine & More
03.2019 - 05.2020
Sales Associate
Total Wine & More
06.2017 - 03.2019
Program Cordinator
Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
04.2014 - 09.2019
No Degree - General Associates
Eastern Florida State College
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