Christopher Schoen

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About Christopher Schoen

AWARD-WINNING BREWER, RECIPE & BRAND DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL, CUSTOMER SERVICE, YEAST MANAGEMENT, & QUALITY ASSURANCE Highly motivated, results-driven brewing professional with experience in recipe and brand development, fermentation, yeast management, quality control, manufacturing, and operations management, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service and an overall quality product. Recognized for executing over 200+ brands for multiple partner breweries nationwide and multiple countries. Possesses interpersonal and presentation skills, with talent to address and entertain large groups in professional and social settings. Adds value and contributes to the overall success by living the quality and overall brand of the organization. • Exceptional analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills. A quality focused and detail-oriented mindset is a requirement. • Proven knowledge of the beer, beverage, and distribution industry. • Excellent leadership skills with the proven ability to lead and motivate a team and maintain a positive workplace culture. Ability to develop and manage productive relationships with staff members. • A strong understanding of process controls. Knowledge of high efficiency and high-quality business systems. • An understanding of Laboratory Operations / Quality Control procedures. • Extensive knowledge of industry compliance standards: including but not limited to OSHA and safety standards, Government regulatory programs, like HACCP, GMP, and production management systems, as well as SQF & GFSI. • Professional communication skills both verbal and written. • Strong planning and organizational skills. A strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing situations • MRP/ERP experience with Orchestrated Beer, EKOS, QuickBooks. • Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel spreadsheets. • Creating and Standardization of processes and document control systems to help drive cohesion and efficiencies. • Trained in Sensory analysis and ability to identify product deficiencies (color, smell, taste).