Ryan Elam Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, Us

Brooklyn, New York, Us

Performed all functions of a shift brewer (see below) as well as the following:- Supervised and managed 6-8 shift brewers including their individual shift rotation schedules, PTO schedules and production assignments- Frequently covered brewhouse or cellar shifts to prevent labor gaps due to planned or unplanned PTO- Trained and/or coordinated production staff training across brewhouse, cellar and lab departments with an emphasis on safety, product quality and efficiency- Coordinated daily, weekly and monthly production schedules while also carefully and clearly communicating objectives and goals to productions staff- Created weekly yeast plan including ordering of fresh pitches and scheduling of 25-30 harvests per week- Daily monitoring and analysis of cellar information including fermentation gravity and pH curves, as well as QC sampling for diacetyl and sensory clearance- Coordinated daily/weekly orders for raw materials including grain, hops, yeast, adjuncts and spare parts - Communicated daily with upper management team regarding production planning scheduling and changes- Monthly inventory of raw materials to ensure proper on-site and in-use counts- Worked closely with upper management, packaging manager, logistics director and warehouse manager to ensure/foster symbiotic workflows and relationships- Collaborated with upper management and facilities director on plant expansions and equipment upgrade projects- Conducted bi-annual performance reviews of production staff

Brooklyn, New York, Us

Performed all functions of a shift brewer (see below) as well as the following:- Lead the day-to-day operations on the brewery floor, managing 6-8 shift brewers- Frequently covered brewhouse or cellar shifts to prevent labor gaps due to planned or unplanned PTO- Coordinated shift rotation schedule- Strategically assigned tasks to align with production objectives, leveraging team strengths and managing capacity effectively- Adapted task assignments dynamically to meet the diverse brewing demands of each project, ensuring clear communication and priority setting to maintain operational excellence- Promoted a culture of accountability and excellence, guiding the team towards successful task completion and operational excellence- Ensured cohesive task alignment with the Head Brewer, facilitating a unified approach to brewing operations- Maintained comprehensive production logs and records, ensuring accurate documentation of brewing activities and facilitating analysis for continuous improvement initiatives- Collaborated closely with other departments within the brewery, such as quality control, maintenance, and facilities, to ensure smooth coordination and execution of brewing operations- Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams to address any issues or challenges that may arise, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration- Served as a liaison between the brewing team and other departments, facilitating information sharing and problem-solving to optimize overall brewery performance

Brooklyn, New York, Us

Brewhouse: - Wort production on two-vessel 15 bbl brewhouse and four-vessel 30 bbl brewhouse; understanding and execution of entire brewing process from grain milling to knock out into fermentation vessel; Additional skills include yeast harvesting, yeast pitching, wort aeration during knock out, manual manipulations of pump and rake speeds, temperature monitoring and adjusting, handling of raw materials including grain in bags and super sacks, hops in pellet and extract form, and various adjuncts including granulated and liquid sugars to food additives (i.e. dessert(s) to be boiled in kettle for pastry stout)Cellar: - Product clarification through GEA centrifuge, in-line and/or brite tank force carbonation with CO2 or nitrogen, CIP of fermentation vessels and brite tanks, brite tank purging, yeast drops and fermentation tank actions (cooling, pressurization), dry hopping and cold-side adjunct additions (i.e. juice, puree, coffee, etc.), barrel filling and extractionPackaging: - Occasional filling or jumping of half kegs, sixtels and/or one-way kegsCreated and implemented daily shift report with email distribution using Google FormsCollaborated with brewery management and team members to organize brewery equipment, parts and raw materialsRegular handling of chemicals/sanitizers including caustic, acid, PAA, foaming chlorinated cleaner, isopropyl alcohol, iodophorRegular operation of forklift handling raw materials inside and outside of brewery

Parkesburg, Pa, Us

• Maintain proficiency in brewhouse, cellar and packaging operations, often multitasking across each department at the same time• Brewhouse: understanding and execution of entire brewing process from grain loading through knock out into fermentation vessel; Additional skills include: yeast harvesting, yeast science, yeast pitching, wort aeration during knock out, mechanical manipulations to Lauter Tun rakes and run off speeds, and manual manipulations of external wort boiler in Wort Kettle to maintain proper boiling temperature, handling raw materials including grains in bags and super sacks and hops in whole flower and pellet forms• Cellar: product clarification through Alfa Laval Clara 80 centrifuge as well as plate and frame sheet filter with optional PolyClar dosing, product transfers between vessels using mobile in-line bag filter, force carbonation with CO2 or nitrogen, CIP fermentation vessels and brite tanks as needed, yeast drops • Packaging: fill 15.5 gallon or 5.17 gallon stainless steel kegs using 4-fill-head kegging manifold with mobile in-line pump, filling and extraction of barrels (bourbon and wine)• Regular handling of chemicals including caustic, acid, divosan sanitizer, foaming chlorinated cleaner, foaming acid and quaternary ammonium• Regular operation of forklift inside and outside of brewery

Parkesburg, Pa, Us

Parkesburg, Pa, Us

• Maintain proficiency in at least two of the following production areas: brewhouse, cellar, and/or packaging. • The ability to function effectively in all three areas is considered a plus for the employee.• Assist with the loading of raw materials and process aids in the product at various production stages.• Assist in maintaining a clean, neat, and safe work area.• Set up hoses, fittings, and clamps as required for production and cleaning operations.• Assist with the performance of production operations, CIP’s, and sanitation practices with strict adherence to SOP’s set forth in training.• Perform basic maintenance task on pumps, valves, tanks and process equipment.• Embrace a process of and opportunities for continual improvement.

• Transcribed minute-to-minute play-by-play analysis for local high school football games during the 2008 and 2009 seasons• Entered and updated roster information, box scores and stats for 20-30 games each weekend during the 2009 season • Promoted to scoreboard manager in 2010 (current role): aggregate and report instant scoring updates for 65-85 games every Friday night, distribute to public audience via website, live message board and Twitter audience of over 2,600 followers

Parkesburg, Pa, Us

• Maintain proficiency in packaging department, including the ability to function effectively in kegging, bottling, and canning• Loading of raw materials such as cans, wraps, trays, bottles, cases, carriers, crowns, partitions, and kegs• Manually palletizing and stacking filled can cases on to pallets• An emphasis placed on cleaning packaging equipment, workspace, as well as assisting in cleaning other brewery areas• Assist with the performance of production operations, CIPs, and sanitation practices with strict adherence to SOPs

Parkesburg, Pa, Us

• Educate visitors about Victory products and locations; brewing history, methods, practices and ingredients; and brewhouse equipment and materials• Provide a safe, positive and inviting experience that engages craft beer experts and novices alike• Follow and enforce all safety regulations as stated on the tour rules sheet and waiver form• Execute tasks in the restaurant and retail store in between tours

Parkesburg, Pa, Us

• Move quickly and efficiently to help customers throughout the store• Proactively grow knowledge of beer styles and trends, Victory’s annual and seasonal offerings, and all merchandise in the store• Multitask while providing all guests with a positive shopping experience• Pay constant attention to hazard control points to ensure safe and sanitary practices, and adherence to regulations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board• Consistently maintain composure, civility and professionalism in all work situations including demanding service periods• Help manage overall store inventory including restocking cases, kegs, and merchandise

Hatfield, Pa, Us

• Facilitator of HubSpot inbound marketing initiative to convert “strangers” into customers and company advocates• Launched and developed the K’NEX Education Facebook page that gained 975+ fans in three months• Crafted and distributed targeted messages, photographs and videos to K-12 customer segments via Facebook and email • Built and optimized custom landing pages to host promotional materials and event registration forms• Contributor to K’NEX Education content calendar used to coordinate engaging content for social media, email and web-based campaigns• Initiated creation of responsive email design to improve reader experience• Analyzed and reported on online campaign effectiveness and metrics using web analytics and marketing automation systems

Abilene, Tx, Us

• Managed Online Marketing web support team that directly received, processed and archived an average of 420 website edit requests per month• Maintained university’s 15,000-page website including front-facing content, metadata and source code to ensure all aspects are accurate and clearly defined• Curated university social media profiles including Facebook (x8), Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube and Pinterest totaling over 58,000 opted-in followers• Produced written content, images, videos and other visual experiences that reached current students (4,500+), alumni (80,000+), prospective students, parents and other university audiences• Cultivated steady growth in audience participation and engagement, while tracking and reporting content efficiency across all networks• Provided consulting and training for university employees with departmental websites, mass email communications (internal/external) and social media• Stayed current on emerging web/market trends, and introduced new and efficient ways to cross-promote content through multiple distribution points

Abilene, Tx, Us

• Performed daily maintenance on university website including content edits, webpage formatting and media uploads• Co-managed Online Marketing groupmail account used to receive edit requests, prioritize time-sensitive projects, organize tasks in online database for processing and completion• Managed @ACUedu and @ACUsports Twitter profiles via Hootsuite, using bit.ly links to track engagement and clicks• Conducted training and provided technical support for university employees with social media profiles• Assisted with live-streaming events (2010 Opening Assembly, 2010 Summit Lectureship Event)

Abilene, Tx, Us

• Created and maintained multiple advertising campaigns using Google AdWords• Researched use of social media tools and software including UStream, Gowalla and Vocus • Managed @ACUedu Twitter account

Abilene, Tx, Us

• Stocked purchasing warehouse with incoming merchandise• Delivered UPS, FedEx and other mail to offices on university's campus• Provided fast and courteous customer service to university employees and others

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Advertising And Public Relations

High School Diploma