frank ellis iv resume
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Frank A. Ellis IV 98 Quiet Desert Henderson, Nevada 89074
725-666-3217 [email protected]
www.frankellis.beer
Objective To secure a job as a Brewmaster at a brewery where I can bring my passion for, and dedication
to, the art and science of crafting beer.
Philosophy I have learned that hard work and dedication are necessary to maintain the precision and
consistency necessary to insure a perfect product. I take pride in every task that I tackle in the brew house. I have a passion for creating, whether it is a new seasonal beer, or through cooking
and painting.
Education Doemens Academy – WBA International Diploma in Brewing Technology
Munich Germany 2011. Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology – WBA Associate in Brewing Technology
Chicago, Illinois 2011.
University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1997-2001.
Las Vegas Academy of International Study & Performing Arts – Graduated 1997.
Experience 2010 – 2015 Ellis Island Casino & Brewery – Executive Director of Brewery Operations.
I began as a brewery porter, and my duties consisted of tank cleaning, mash out, kettle cleaning and general porter duties. I began brewing shortly after I began working at the brewery, including
mash in, mash out and yeast management. After gaining hands on experience in the field, I took a sabbatical and attended the Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology in Chicago, Illinois, and the
Doemens Academy in Munich, Germany. After retuning from school, and under my direction, the brewery increased its production over 300%, becoming the largest microbrewery in the State of Nevada (source- New Brewer Magazine). I pride myself on my seasonal recipes for which
Ellis Island has become known.
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1995 – 2010 FAME Operating Co., Inc. (Village Pub, Yorky’s and Ellis Island Casino & Brewery)-Various.
During these twenty years I learned the restaurant, bar and gaming industries from the bottom up. In the restaurant I worked as a dishwasher, prep cook, line cook, purchaser, inventory control and
receiving. From there I moved into the casino where I dealt table games, was a slot attendant, a casino cage cashier and worked in casino security. Thereafter, I moved behind the bar and began
learning that aspect of the business. Eventually, I earned the right to be the general manager of my own property, “Yorky’s.” Yorky’s is a tavern and gaming bar with 15 video poker machines,
and with a small kitchen. While at Yorky’s I handled every aspect of its operations from scheduling, payroll, inventory, ATM fills and gaming promotions.
1993- 1995 Falconi’s Tropicana Honda - Parts Runner and Mechanic.
Awards & Publications
2015 “Best Micro Brewery in Las Vegas” Review Journal Readers Award. “Best Micro Brewery in Las Vegas” Review Journal Staff Award.
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Ranked #1 in Nevada for large Brew Pub,
New Brewer Magazine.
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Ranked #22 Large Brew Pub in the United States, New Brewer Magazine.
“I Love Beer” Show - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP4cPIV57aQ
Ranked the #1 Brewery in Nevada Mountain West Region – National Brewer’s Association.
#9 in the USA by the National Brewer’s Association.
Language Spanish-Conversational.
References The Honorable James C. Mahan, (702) 464-5520, [email protected]
Gary Ellis, President FAME Operating Co., Inc., [email protected]
Joseph Pickett, Brewmaster, Ellis Island Casino & Brewery, (702) 733-8901 ext. 252,
Richard Weathers, Director of Food & Beverage, Tonopah Brewing Company, [email protected]
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