Whitney D. Meriwether

• Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
• Expanded revenue opportunities to include contract distilling, bulk spirits, and bottling services.
• Reduced costs with thorough budget analysis and strategic financial planning.
• Shifted production to offer authentic and high quality spirits.
• Strengthened brand awareness through the development of statewide community outreach.
• Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
• Improved distillation efficiency by optimizing equipment settings and process parameters.
• Lead all new product development, testing various ingredients and refining recipes for optimal results.
• Stayed current on industry trends and best practices through continuous professional development activities.
• Directed distillation and plant operations staff in delivering highest quality spirits from raw material to bottle.
• Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
• Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.

• Emphasized product quality and consistency with an understanding of flavor development, distillation technique, and blending.
• Improved distillation efficiency by optimizing equipment settings and process parameters.
• Sourced and managed inventory of raw materials, ensuring adequate supplies for uninterrupted production processes.
• Completed OSHA Certification and implemented safety protocols within the distillery, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe working environment.
• Developed and produced award winning spirits in multiple categories.

Spearheaded contract distillation services for what is now a top producer of American Single Malt.