RYAN NASTICK
Wilmington
Summary
Passionate and innovative brewer with 10+ years of experience in the craft beer industry, progressing from bartending and cellar work to head brewer. Adept at recipe development, brewery operations, quality control, and team leadership. Committed to brewing excellence, sustainability, and community engagement.
Led all brewing operations, overseeing production from grain to glass for a [specific capacity, e.g., 15-barrel brewhouse].
Created and refined award-winning recipes, launching [number] new beers annually, including seasonal and barrel-aged offerings.
Implemented quality control measures, improving consistency and reducing off-flavors by [% or specific metric].
Managed raw material procurement and supplier relationships, reducing costs by [%] while maintaining high-quality ingredients.
Trained and mentored brewing staff, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.
Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to develop successful beer releases, taproom events, and distribution s
trategies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Brewer
Palmetto Brewing Company
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted head brewer in all aspects of the brewing process, including recipe development, ingredient selection, and quality control
- Operated and maintained brewing equipment, ensuring proper sanitation and adherence to safety protocols
- Monitored fermentation progress by taking regular gravity readings and adjusting temperature as needed
- Collaborated with the packaging team to ensure timely filling, labeling, and packaging of finished beer products
- Maintained accurate inventory records for raw materials such as malt, hops, yeast, and adjuncts
Restaurant Consultant
BAR SIP
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement strategies to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Analyze sales data to identify trends and optimize menu offerings, resulting in increased revenue
- Collaborate with staff to ensure seamless service and maintain high standards of quality
- Address and resolve customer complaints, enhancing overall guest experience
- Conduct staff training sessions to improve service skills and operational knowledge
- Spearheaded process improvements, reducing workflow inefficiencies and enhancing team productivity
- Implemented creative solutions to complex challenges
- Pioneered data-driven menu optimization strategies, enhancing customer satisfaction and boosting revenue streams for bar and restaurant clients
- Streamlined operational processes, significantly reducing inefficiencies and elevating team productivity in high-pressure hospitality environments
Bar Manager
The Commodore Club
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversee daily bar operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Implemented new inventory system, reducing waste by 12%
- Train and manage a team of 15 bartenders, enhancing customer service quality
- Develop and execute promotional events, increasing monthly revenue by 8%
- Resolve customer complaints promptly, maintaining high satisfaction levels
- Lead bar operations, optimize inventory, and enhance customer experience
- Implement innovative cocktail menu, resulting in substantial revenue growth
- Foster team synergy, mentor staff, and streamline service processes
- Cultivate positive relationships with suppliers, ensuring top-quality ingredients
- Spearhead creative mixology workshops, introducing unique flavor profiles
- Develop sustainable practices, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency
- Drive profitability through strategic pricing and promotions
- Analyze sales data to identify trends, adjusting offerings to maximize revenue
Bartender/ Brewer
Flying Machine Brewing Co
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Crafted unique cocktails and brews, boosting customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Managed inventory and supplies, ensuring smooth operations and reducing waste
- Trained new staff in brewing techniques, enhancing team performance and product quality
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining a positive atmosphere and loyal clientele
- Pioneered experimental brewing techniques, resulting in unique flavor profiles that significantly boosted customer engagement and sales
- Optimized inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency while maintaining high-quality product standards
- Mentored junior staff in advanced mixology and brewing methods, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development
Brewer
Terrapin Brewing Company
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained accurate records of brewing activities, enabling data-driven decision making for process improvements.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth operations, resulting in reduced downtime and improved workflow.
- Contributed to increased production efficiency by optimizing equipment setup and maintenance procedures.
- Worked closely with quality control teams for ensuring consistency across multiple batches of brews produced.
- Troubleshot issues within brewing equipment promptly to minimize downtime while maintaining high-quality outputs.
- Enhanced product quality with rigorous testing and adherence to strict cleanliness standards.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Head Brewer
Strange Duck Brewing Co
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Led brewing operations, creating 15 new craft beers, enhancing product diversity and customer satisfaction
- Spearhead innovative projects, driving substantial improvements in efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and exceed targets
- Pioneered craft beer recipes, expanding product range and elevating customer experience
- Optimized brewing processes, boosting efficiency and quality standards
- Drove operational excellence in brewing, consistently meeting production targets
- Implemented cost-saving measures, enhancing profitability without compromising quality
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Brewing And Fermentation
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYAmerican Military University
West Virginia 01.2008
Skills
- Time management
- Microsoft Office
- Quality control
- Promotional events
- Stocking
- Merchandising
- Cost control
- Social media marketing
- Analysis skills
- Assembly
- Sales support
- Relationship management
- Communication skills
- Guest services
- Cash register
- Account management
- Customer support
- Organizational skills
- Inventory management
- Retail sales
- Outside sales
- Guest relations
- Marketing strategies
- POS
- Negotiation
- Assembly line
- Staff training
- Cash handling
- Budgeting
- Wine knowledge
- Sales management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Employment & labor law
- Spirits experience
- Personal training
- Team management
- Mixology
- Beverage knowledge
Timeline
Shift Brewer
Palmetto Brewing Company
11.2024 - Current
Bar Manager
The Commodore Club
04.2024 - 10.2024
Bartender/ Brewer
Flying Machine Brewing Co
11.2023 - 05.2024
Head Brewer
Strange Duck Brewing Co
04.2023 - 12.2023
Brewer
Terrapin Brewing Company
02.2023 - 01.2024
Restaurant Consultant
BAR SIP
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Brewing And Fermentation
Cornell University
American Military University
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