Hops and Grain LLCFounder
Mar. 2009 - May. 2021Austin, TX • Development and implementation of branding and business concept. • Private equity fundraising for start up capital. • Manage web presence, online retail sales and social media applications. • Develop marketing and operational strategy. • Long term goal setting, budget development and sales forecasting • Oversee day to day operations of 20 full time employees across two locations • Managing wholesaler relationships • Maintain governmental reporting and compliance • Developed a clear mission, vision and culture for company employees. • Managed fundraising to start and grow business. • Recruited exceptional candidates via diverse traditional and digital routes to take on key positions. • Planned business operational mandates and policies, starting with defining customers and market. • Created solutions in the areas of inventory, sales reporting, distribution and product upgrades that led to system improvements and streamlined processes. • Improved employee engagement by conducting training classes, holding personal meetings and leading special workshops.