Karen Belfry
Brewer at Amsterdam Brewing Co.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Niagara Ambassador Training
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Smart Serve
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Experience
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Amsterdam Brewing Co.
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Canada
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brewer
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Canning Line Supervisor
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Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
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Senior Canning Line Operator
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Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
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Mobile Canning Line Operator
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Feb 2020 - Jun 2021
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Molson Coors Beverage Company
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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700 & Above Employee
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Innovation Brewer
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Apr 2019 - Dec 2019
Small scale (20L - 10hL) production of beer, FMB, RTD, and non-alcoholic beverages for innovation trialing. Responsible for: - production & packaging scheduling- recipe design & development- liquid development- materials sourcing & ordering- inventory management- PO generation & reconciliation- basic product technical analysis- product sensory evaluation- general EH&S for multiple facilities- commissioning new packaging equipment- excise tax reporting
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R&D Brewing Technician
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
Production operator for small scale filtration project.Responsible for:- inventory management- excise tax reporting- new equipment commissioning & operation- regular product monitoring & lab analysis
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Brewmaster
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Responsible for all aspects of managing a 1000hL+ per year craft brewery:- volume forecasting- direction, training, & scheduling of 10 staff- recipe development- materials ordering & management- ensuring EH&S and equipment training were up to date- all aspects of production (brewing, cellaring, packaging, shipping/receiving)As well as:- recipe development for contract breweries- organizing materials, cooperage, & finished goods handling for contract breweries- production of liquid to specifications set by contract brewers using our facilities
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Head Brewer
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
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The Exchange Brewery
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Canada
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Keyholder
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
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Niagara College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Hostess/Retail Associate/Server/Bartender
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May 2015 - Dec 2015
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Burlington Beer Festival
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Canada
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Logistics Coordinator
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
I had a number of responsibilities with the festival, including:- signing breweries, receiving contracts and payment- working with the BDBA to sign restaurants, receive contracts and payment- sourcing equipment such as fencing, tents, electrical, etc- park setup planning- security and first aid coordination- sourcing glassware, tokens and "swag", evaluating estimates- distributing ticket packages- developing sponsorship package- organizing ticket giveaways- social media including blog posts- working with ticketing agency to determine appropriate pricing & incentives to offer customers- developing load in/strike schedules- event setup- ensuring all AGCO & local public health guidelines are adhered to- load in & load out coordination & supervision- day-of event coordination- all post-event duties such as writing cheques, debrief, etc
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Retail Sales Representative
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Apr 2014 - 2015
Retail sales, giving tours, representing the brand at various events and festivals. Retail sales, giving tours, representing the brand at various events and festivals.
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Education
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Niagara College
Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management -
Niagara College
Paramedic -
Brock University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Community Health Sciences