Bob Ford
Sellersburg,IN
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Distillery Supervisor
Campari America
10.2022 - Current
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to overall increase in effectiveness.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within organization by promoting best practices for processes, tools, or technologies.
Distillery Supervisor/Quality Control Technician
Heaven Hill
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules for team of 53 union member to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and consumer demands.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions.
Founder & CEO
Raise the Bar Management, LLC
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Led small team of engineers to develop cloud- based LMS, targeted at the hospitality industry
- VOGT Award winner. 2019 Cohort
- Launched successfully in February of 2021 with 80 subscribers, 20 of which joined after the beta launch
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
Aging Warehouse and Processing Lead
Angel's Envy, A Bacardi U.S.A Company
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Assisted in commercialization and launch of Single Barrel Program
- Optimized blending process resulting in 15% shorter lead time to distributors, generating upwards of 100k in monthly revenue.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing inventory management systems and automated processes.
Education
General Certificate in Distilling
Institute of Brewing And Distilling
London, England 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2010
Associate of Science - Biology
Lindsey Wilson College
Kentucky05.2009
Affiliations
- Venture Connectors Board - 2021
- Innovation Corporation Grant (I-Corp) University of Louisville- 2019
- Pronghorn Mentor - 2024
Timeline
Distillery Supervisor
Campari America
10.2022 - Current
Distillery Supervisor/Quality Control Technician
Heaven Hill
03.2021 - 09.2022
Founder & CEO
Raise the Bar Management, LLC
03.2018 - 08.2021
Aging Warehouse and Processing Lead
Angel's Envy, A Bacardi U.S.A Company
09.2017 - 03.2021
General Certificate in Distilling
Institute of Brewing And Distilling
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Kentucky
Associate of Science - Biology
Lindsey Wilson College
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