Victor Nathan (Nate) Byerly
Guerneville,CA
Summary
Experienced distiller with a proven record of success in the beverage industry, seeking to transition into the wine industry. Deeply knowledgeable in the art of crafting premium spirits, enthusiastic about applying expertise and passion to wine production.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder and Chief Alchemist
Treecraft Distillery
07.2015 - Current
- Produce small-batch craft spirits using locally sourced ingredients to create gin, vodka, rum, and whiskey
- Responsible for all aspects of production, fermentation, and distillation activities supporting Treecraft Distillery and contract manufacturing customers
- Formulate and develop custom spirits for contract manufacturing and house brands
- Ensure TTB compliance, reporting, formulation and labeling
- Maintain quality assurance and control for consistent production
- Oversee sanitation and Clean-in-Place procedures
- Handle proofing, filtration, and bottling
- Manage warehouse and logistics operations
- Oversee barrel management and laboratory activities
- Sourcing and procurement of raw materials.
Employee Amenities Manager
Nvidia
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed and launched Green2Work, NVIDIA's Transportation Demand Management program
- Implemented commuter programs including last-mile service, carshare, rideshare, carpooling, vanpooling, direct corporate shuttles, and motorcycle programs
- Conducted feasibility study for Transportation Management Association in San Mateo Rail Corridor Plan Area.
Senior gRide Outreach Manager
Genentech
04.2006 - 07.2014
- Developed Genentech's Transportation Masterplan programs
- Implemented Employee Transportation solution, reducing drive-alone rate from 80% to 70% in less than three years
- Created and branded the gRide program to drive 40% employee engagement
- Achieved 100% employee knowledge of gRide program through community and viral marketing strategies.
Strategic Facilities Planner
Genentech
09.2002 - 04.2006
- Prepared analyses for Genentech's 10-year campus master plan
- Developed strategic real-estate acquisition plan, executing five major transactions in twelve months
- Managed space needs for nine major business lines, encompassing 1,500 headcount and 500,000 square feet
- Prepared proposals and presentations for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Project Manager/Consultant
Bay Area Canvas
05.2002 - 09.2002
- Implemented AutoCAD drawing/estimating solution, reducing estimate production time by 75%
- Reduced production floor inefficiencies by 15% through materials order management.
Consulting Project Manager
Employers Overload
06.2001 - 05.2002
- Coordinated staff to implement a customer audit program, streamlining resource-intensive accounts
- Managed conversion of legacy database system to a distributed network solution.
Project Manager
Business Resource Group
06.2000 - 05.2001
- Created processes and procedures, training manuals, and mentored staff
- Managed project budgets and timelines, ensuring on-time completion with no cost overruns.
Facilities Planner / Systems Administrator
LSI Logic Corporation
01.1998 - 04.2000
- Reduced occupancy costs by developing and implementing Archibus FM
- Integrated Archibus FM into other corporate databases, realizing a cost savings of $225,000.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Housing Design
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.1996
Skills
- New Recipe Development
- Ready-to-Drink Formulation
- Product Development
- Cellar Sanitation/CIP
- Barrel Management
- Experienced Forklift Operator
- Process Filtration
- Fermentation Management
- Laboratory Analysis & Procedures
- Record Keeping
- Quality Control
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Process Development and Improvement
- Bottling and Canning
- Bartender / Tasting Room Server
- Sourcing and Procurement
Professional Development
- Situational Leadership I & II (2007)
- ArcGIS Level I & II (2007)
- Power Speaking (2007)
- PADI Assistant Instructor (2008)
- Reef Check Nor. Cal. Monitoring (2008)
Hobbies
Molecular Mixology, Molecular Gastronomy, gardening, Arduino and DIY projects
Timeline
Co-Founder and Chief Alchemist
Treecraft Distillery
07.2015 - Current
Employee Amenities Manager
Nvidia
07.2014 - 07.2015
Senior gRide Outreach Manager
Genentech
04.2006 - 07.2014
Strategic Facilities Planner
Genentech
09.2002 - 04.2006
Project Manager/Consultant
Bay Area Canvas
05.2002 - 09.2002
Consulting Project Manager
Employers Overload
06.2001 - 05.2002
Project Manager
Business Resource Group
06.2000 - 05.2001
Facilities Planner / Systems Administrator
LSI Logic Corporation
01.1998 - 04.2000
MBA - Marketing
Golden Gate University
Bachelor of Science - Housing Design
Oregon State University
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