Shane Ronan
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Brewer
Pherm Brewing
10.2021 - Current
- This job was the biggest challenge I have ever taken on in my life
- I stepped into this role with little to no knowledge of the brewing industry and trade yet, within months I was promoted to lead brewer
- I was and am responsible for running the day-to-day brewing operations of Pherm along with the owner and brew master
- We work together directly every day to ensure that all aspects of production are running smoothly
- This extends from the smallest of details to the largest
- For example, our conversations and efforts might range from practical resource management to more abstract discussions surrounding recipe development and beer distribution
- This was not a role that I sought out however, I was willing to completely commit to the goal of running Pherm
- Slowly, I learned how to run the brewhouse, manage fermentation vessels, package finished product, and help efficiently manage consumable resources like cleaning chemicals and hops
- Working directly with the owner, my job was to essentially learn all I could from him
- His past experiences and expertise were invaluable for me and as such, I soaked up all of the knowledge he was willing to impart on me
- This gave me some much-needed perspective which I used to become more comfortable within my role and thrive
- Even when I felt in over my head, I relied on my training and brewing instincts to direct me
- These teachings became second hand and within short time I was a trained lead brewer who could confidently direct day-to-day brewing operations
- Considering I worked almost exclusively with the owner and brew master, I was not given much opportunity to manage others or prove myself as a someone who could teach others
- Ultimately, this would be the catalyst for my desire to leave the brewing industry
- I learned many other tertiary skills while doing this job and as such I value my experience at Pherm highly
- Between the mechanical, logistical, and sales aspects of brewing that I learned, I feel as though I will be leaving this job a more well-rounded person and employee
- I understand my training is quite niche and specific however, the speed at which I was able to undertake this role and earn the trust of the owners should hopefully reveal my dedication to a mission
- Currently, I am learning more about the logistical side of the business and am being trained in how to develop relationships with salesmen as well as operate within an ever-changing market
- These new opportunities are welcomed as I've always strived to expand my role within the company
- I hope that my experience has trained me to learn on the fly while also efficiently managing people and resources within a face paced work environment.
Bartender
Pherm Brewing
01.2021 - 10.2021
- This job was my first experience bartending and as such I had much to learn
- Bartending requires a high level of social awareness, and this was the skill I honed the most during this job
- My responsibilities outside of serving drinks were numerous however, managing customer demands was my priority
- This included having knowledge of all the drinks we serve, ensuring that customers were satisfied, and managing resources to make sure the bar was clean and running efficiently
- I was not tasked with managing coworkers however, as my confidence grew so did the confidence my managers had in me
- Eventually, I would be given keys to open and close the bar and would routinely be asked to perform tasks only asked of trusted staff and managers
- I would provide insight on behalf of our customers and attempt to relay their demands to upper management in the hopes that expectations were being met on both ends
- At the same time, I was picking up shifts working with the brew staff and used this cross training to efficiently run things in both the front and back of house to my best ability
- This part-time role would quickly become a full-time role, eventually leading to me becoming a brewer at Pherm.
Dockhand and Bar-back
Stan and Joe's Riverside
06.2019 - 10.2020
- This job required me to be on my feet all day managing bar supplies, customers and boats coming in and out of the restaurant
- I worked directly with management and customers to ensure that supplies were stocked, and patrons were safe leaving and boarding the docks
- My role expanded with time there and eventually I would learn the basics of bartending and customer service that would help me transition to my next job.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Political Science
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD05.2021
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Food safety regulations
- Time management
- Packaging operations
- Resource allocation
- Equipment maintenance
- Industry networking
- Inventory management
- Recipe development
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Log Updating
Timeline
Lead Brewer
Pherm Brewing
10.2021 - Current
Bartender
Pherm Brewing
01.2021 - 10.2021
Dockhand and Bar-back
Stan and Joe's Riverside
06.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor's degree - Political Science
University of Maryland Baltimore County
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