Connor Kelley
Production Brewer & RTD Operator | 酿酒师 at Devils Backbone Brewing Company- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Operational Excellence Foundations
LinkedInAug, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Statistics Foundations 3: Using Data Sets
LinkedInJan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Six Sigma Foundations
LinkedInDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing Foundations
LinkedInNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Digital Marketing Foundations
LinkedInOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Global Craft Brewmaster Program
AB InBev
Experience
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Devils Backbone Brewing Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Brewer & RTD Operator | 酿酒师
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Feb 2021 - Present
The brewer operates our 120-barrel automated Rolec Brewhouse in accordance with company standard operating procedures and guidelines (SOP/SOG). Aspects of this include every step of beer production starting from ingredients to the final product and production of our award winning SMASH line of RTD premium canned cocktails. In addition, the brewer is responsible for pre/post-cleaning and sanitation of all transfer lines and vessels. The brewer is also responsible for cellar tasks including, but not limited to, yeast pitching, filtration, beer transfers, tank CIPs, various fermentation additions, handling of hazardous chemicals, keeping accurate inventory/quality management of raw materials/chemicals, maintenance of parts and hoses. The brewer is expected to be punctual, self-motivated, follow all safety procedures, and contribute within a teamwork environment. Lastly, the brewer will represent Devils Backbone Brewing Company at beer festivals.Member of the Devils Backbone Safety Committee since 2021. Coined the 2022 company safety slogan: SAFETY IS OUR BACKBONE. Show less
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R&D | Innovation Brewer
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
This was a cross training opportunity for qualified Production Brewers to work with our R&D | Innovation Team.Responsibilities included operating a 10 HL Caspary Brewhouse brewing 24+ one-off beers in a 6 month period, recipe creation, cellaring, filtration/centrifuge, CIPs, kegging, logging, logistics, and packaging on a Wild Goose Canning Line. In addition, I updated current SOPs and tracked all brews during my 6 months submitting a proposal to increase Brewhouse Efficiency.R&D | Innovation Team was Awarded 2022 US Open Beer Championship Silver Medal in Tea Beer category with Spill the Tea Ale. Show less
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Food and Beverage Manager | 餐饮部经理
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2020
Managed operations for 4 restaurants, 2 bars, and banquet team. Negotiated contracts and planned for meetings, weddings, and buffets up to 300 pax. Maintained relationships with international accounts, chambers of commerce, consulates, and various media outlets. Previous clientele includes, but not limited to: US Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Swedish Chamber of Commerce, YKK Group Shanghai, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), J.J. Mortier, BMW Group Shanghai, and China Shipping Container Lines Co., Ltd.Restaurants ranged from entry level to high luxury with each restaurant with their own distinct cuisine styles: Western, Taiwanese, Japanese, and Teppanyaki. Teppanyaki restaurant is also a Michelin Guide Shanghai Recommended Restaurant. Bars include a lobby bar and a Craft Brew Pub serving German style beers brewed onsite. Banquet team handled events ranging from weddings, meetings, luncheons, weddings, annual parties, etc. for 250+ guests. Show less
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Brewer | 酿酒师
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2020
Brewer @ Craft Brew Pub brewing German beer styles. Craft Brew Pub brewing German beer styles. Brewed 2 bottom-fermented styles, 1 top-fermenting wheat ale, and a rotational seasonal total of 48 hectoliter capacity. All beers were unfiltered with lagers going through a traditional lagering phase before serving. Responsibilities included all operations ranging from supply, brewing, fermentation, cleaning, kegging, troubleshooting, serving/training, engaging with clientele, and seasonal brew recipe creation. Show less
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Relationship Manager | 客户关系经理
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
Managing relationships with international accounts, chambers of commerce, consulates, and various media outlets for Sunrise On The Bund Hotel.
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Brewing Apprentice | 酿酒徒弟
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Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
Brewery size has a capacity of 48 hectoliters. Brewed 2 bottom-fermented styles, 1 top-fermenting wheat ale, and a rotational seasonal, primarily bottom fermented. All beers are unfiltered with lagers going through a traditional lagering phase before serving. Responsibilities included material preparation, part of brewing team, cleaning.
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Logistics Coordinator
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Jul 2005 - May 2010
Coordinate product prep, shipping, stocking, invoicing, multimedia creation, and assistant of CEO. Coordinate product prep, shipping, stocking, invoicing, multimedia creation, and assistant of CEO.
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Education
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2018 - 2018
Doemens Akademie
Certificate, Master Brewer Program -
2018 - 2018
Siebel Institute of Technology
World Brewing Academy Master Brewer Certificate, Beer Production -
2005 - 2010
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Entertainment Arts and Animation -
AB InBev
Global Craft Brewmaster Program, Beer Production -
2012 - 2012
eCornell
Master Certificate in Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration/Management -
2011 - 2011
eCornell
Certificate in Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration/Management
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