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DAN KAUFMAN

Summary

Brewing Industry Professional with extensive expertise in brewing operations and technical sales, leveraging 12+ years of experience to optimize production processes and enhance client satisfaction. Adept at integrating sustainability practices and developing creative solutions for evolving industry demands. Committed to quality assurance and efficiency, with a strong background in market trend analysis and product innovation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Auditor

Independent Contractor
12.2022 - Current
  • Regularly produce reports and communicate findings on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of draught beer systems
  • Educate staff on industry best practices, recommend solutions to management and owners for system improvements and operational efficiency

Technical Sales Rep

Brewery Direct Canada
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conducted B2B sales for brewery ingredients, analyzing market trends to provide tailored product support and enhance client satisfaction Developed creative solutions for breweries' ingredient needs, introducing new product lines that addressed evolving industry demands.

Brewer

Bench Brewery
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Executed brewing and cellaring processes, ensuring quality control. Contributed to Joint Health and Safety Committee, integrating sustainability practices into operations.

Brewer

Brunswick Bierworks
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Optimized brewing processes, enhancing quality control measures and streamlining cellaring operations for improved efficiency and product consistency.

Operations Manager

Nordic Brew Centre
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Analyzed sales trends and customer preferences to curate an optimal product mix, resulting in increased revenue and enhanced customer loyalty for Nordic Brew Centre

Retail & Media Manager

Northern Maverick Brewing Co.
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Spearheaded content creation and brand management initiatives, driving retail sales growth through strategic on-site and off-site campaigns
  • Orchestrated comprehensive retail and media strategies, significantly boosting brand visibility and customer engagement in competitive markets

Owner/Operator

Dan Kaufman Studio
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Meticulously managed all aspects of studio operations, from client relations to post-production, ensuring consistently high-quality deliverables
  • Delivered photography and videography services for clients including post-shoot editing, printing, and other product creation

Education

Joint Health & Safety Committee
08-2022

Forklift Certification
03-2022

Commercial Photography -

Sheridan College
01.2009

Advertising -

Sheridan College
01.2008

Art Fundamentals -

Sheridan College
01.2005

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Goal setting
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Business administration
  • Creative direction
  • Brand development
  • Brand-building strategies
  • Superb attention to detail

Timeline

Technical Sales Rep

Brewery Direct Canada
01.2023 - 09.2024

Quality Auditor

Independent Contractor
12.2022 - Current

Brewer

Bench Brewery
03.2022 - 01.2023

Brewer

Brunswick Bierworks
07.2020 - 03.2022

Operations Manager

Nordic Brew Centre
05.2019 - 05.2020

Retail & Media Manager

Northern Maverick Brewing Co.
08.2017 - 05.2019

Owner/Operator

Dan Kaufman Studio
01.2012 - 01.2017

Commercial Photography -

Sheridan College

Advertising -

Sheridan College

Art Fundamentals -

Sheridan College

Joint Health & Safety Committee

Forklift Certification
DAN KAUFMAN