Drew Smith

Experience

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  Salon Modello

  Jun 2012 - Feb 2016

  Master Barber/ Hair Stylist

  ● Provide expertise and advice in both men’s and women’s haircuts and styling● Proficient application of basic chemistry and the implementation of women’s coloringtechniques● Manage client accounts to provide top tier customer service and relations● Problem solve and design unique and classic styles suitable to the client’s needs● Knowledge in the geometry as well as the physical anatomy of the human body● Maintain proper sanitation and regulation knowledge in order to comply to GA StateBoard standards and requirements● Teach bi weekly haircutting classes as well as attend numerous classes to furtherpersonal skills and provide team with current trends and techniques Show less

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  Drew's Brew Reviews

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2017

  Owner

  ● Maintaining a website that focuses on Atlanta’s local craft beer scene and trends, aswell as across the United States● Write and create interesting topics to increase viewership and teach and entertain anaudience who may be new to the beer world or are looking for a way to increase theirexisting knowledge● Organize beer related events such as local group rides that pair food and beer fromAtlanta’s craft breweries and the wonderful food scene from local restaurants● Use of expansive knowledge of craft beer styles as well as the creation and brewingprocess of beer to teach local restaurant staff about marketing and selling beer to theconsumer as well as designing beer menus for starting restaurants.● Organize tasting events with local beer, wine shops and businesses in order to increase sales totheir target customer.● Maintain social media and reaching out to an audience with personal tastings andreviews to entice people to buy interesting and great craft beer.● Gain personal relationships with restaurants, breweries, industry people, and localshops in order to market, sell, and garner the attention of craft beer Show less

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  Vesta Movement

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2024

  Co-owner/Vice President

  Founded and built two award winning gym locations in the Metro Atlanta areaMaintained a stellar reputation as THE #1 gym in Atlanta four years in a row by Atlanta Magazine and Creative Loafing as well as four People’s Choice awards.Day to day managerial duties cleaning and maintaining a sanitary condition for both employees and clientsFace to face client relations selling products, memberships and personalized training in a class structureEmployee management Public Relations, managing social media and the company’s image internally in order to uphold the quality of the brand and it’s visual representation. Integral in the creation of sales, achieving our goal of 25% growth in the first two years and exceeding our current goals by 75%Sharing in the responsibility of Human Resources among the other owners and maintaining a safe and motivating workplace. Organizing events that are exciting, inspirational and engaging to clients within our walls and out publicly to encourage growth of the company as well as establishing existing clients and building a community.As a member of the board, held meetings to discuss financial decisions, HR and PR matters, and long and short term goals for the company Show less

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  SweetWater Brewing Company

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2020

  Brewer

  Brewing and cellaring of beer Operation of our 7 bbl pilot systemCreating recipes for both tap room and productionFollowing SOPs to specification to insure safety as well as quality of beerTransferring of product from fermenter to briteDaily centrifuge operationsTrainer for day to day cellar and brewhouse operations, including daily ‘Clean In Place’ of all equipment (fermenters, brite tanks, heat exchangers, etc)Yeast propagationDay to day lab work including cell counts and gravity readingsRaw ingredient handling including dry hopping of beerDaily sensory testing to ensure quality before packagingAssist in daily creation of new beer recipes for tap room and Sweetwater’s Hatchery SeriesPackaging/Kegging Line Operator June 2016 - December 2016SweetWater Brewing Company, Atlanta, GAOperating a large scale Krones production line for bottling and canningMaintaining quality of the product from brite to bottle Operating and maintaining date coders for the production of cansLoading and unloading orders from trucks for distributionOperation of kegging production line, including cleaning and sanitation of kegs before filling, palletizing and delivery to trucking bayRepacking Operator March 2016 - June 2016SweetWater Brewing Company, Atlanta, GARepackaging beer to specifications Ensuring the quality of our product is of the highest standards from production line to the consumerStrive to obtain and meet daily goalsMaintain the vision and interests of the company's mission statement and standardsConsistently obtain daily objectives of our team by assuming a positive attitude and leadership role Show less

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  Monday Night Brewing

  Mar 2021 - May 2023

  Directed training, orientation, and onboarding programs for new personnel, ensuring alignment with brand standards and strict quality assurance protocols.Maintained meticulous documentation of all processes and production activities, ensuring consistency across product lines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).Conducted daily sensory testing to uphold stringent quality standards before packaging, guaranteeing an exceptional consumer experience.Collaborated with the team to develop new beer recipes for both taproom offerings and statewide distribution, leveraging market insights and consumer preferences to drive innovation and growth. Show less Compiled comprehensive weekly market reports to wholesaler representatives, outlining achievements, follow-up requirements, and opportunities for account-level enhancement.Created sales growth initiatives by cultivating robust brand awareness through strategic engagement with wholesalers, distributors, and key buyers.Provided tailored product and procedural training tools to client accounts, leveraging personal expertise and hands-on production experience to optimize brand representation.Collaborated closely with the marketing team to conceptualize and execute impactful events, festivals, and promotions, elevating brand visibility and market penetration.Delivered sales presentations, analyzing current and future chain store programming, market-specific sales data, and product performance metrics to drive informed decision-making and facilitate successful product launches.. Show less

  • Brewer

    Mar 2018 - May 2023

  • Technical Sales Representative

    Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
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  OxBlue

  Apr 2022 - Mar 2024

  Customer Technical Support Manager

  Serve as the primary point of contact, applying understanding of equipment and software technology knowledge to: anticipate client needs; provide clients with functional capabilities and a service experience that exceeds their expectations; solving novel problems quickly and creatively and anticipating the needs of the client even with limited informationProvide technical support encompassing hardware and software setup, user account management, remote troubleshooting, and addressing diverse technical requirements, ensuring effortless functionality for clients.Offer logistical support for streamlined order fulfillment processes and other operational needs, optimizing efficiency and client satisfactionContribute innovative ideas for process enhancement and actively participate in solution development and implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams.Efficiently manage projects across a broad client base, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services. Show less