Hi, I’m Ja'Quintin Means. I bring a practical, hands-on approach to operations and people leadership, with experience spanning brewing, packaging, hospitality, and community programs. I’ve built and led teams, optimized processes, and kept quality front and center while delivering dependable results. Outside of work, I enjoy mentoring others, volunteering, and exploring ways to combine creativity with solid operational fundamentals. I’m motivated by solving problems, building reliable systems, and collaborating across departments to create value for customers, teammates, and the community. I’m always eager to learn, grow, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to any team I join.…

Ja'Quintin Means

Hi, I’m Ja'Quintin Means. I bring a practical, hands-on approach to operations and people leadership, with experience spanning brewing, packaging, hospitality, and community programs. I’ve built and led teams, optimized processes, and kept quality front and center while delivering dependable results. Outside of work, I enjoy mentoring others, volunteering, and exploring ways to combine creativity with solid operational fundamentals. I’m motivated by solving problems, building reliable systems, and collaborating across departments to create value for customers, teammates, and the community. I’m always eager to learn, grow, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to any team I join.…

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Hi, I’m Ja’Quintin Means. I bring a practical, hands-on approach to operations and people leadership, with experience spanning brewing, packaging, hospitality, and community programs. I’ve built and led teams, optimized processes, and kept quality front and center while delivering dependable results. Outside of work, I enjoy mentoring others, volunteering, and exploring ways to combine creativity with solid operational fundamentals.

I’m motivated by solving problems, building reliable systems, and collaborating across departments to create value for customers, teammates, and the community. I’m always eager to learn, grow, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to any team I join.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Swim Coach at Piranhas
January 1, 2023 - Present
Head coach responsible for training programs and team performance in Cabot, AR.
Brew Master at Vino's
January 1, 2022 - Present
Brew master overseeing beer production and brewing operations.
Swim Coach at Dolphins (Cabot, AR)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Swim coach for the Dolphins program in Cabot, AR.
Self-Published Author at Willie
January 1, 2020 - Present
Author of a historical fiction novel published in 2020.
Cellar Manager, Packaging Manager at Core Brewing Co.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Managed cellar operations and packaging logistics; maintained quality, cleanliness, and compliance; supported packaging throughput.
Head Brewer and Packaging Manager at Bike Rack Brewing Co.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Led brewery operations including beer production, packaging lines, quality control, and inventory management; supervised staff and coordinated with supply chain to ensure on-time releases.
Cellar Manager, Packaging Manager at Core Brewing Co
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Managed cellar operations and packaging.
Head Brewer, Packaging Manager at Bike Rack Brewing Co
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Led brewing operations and packaging management.
Kitchen Manager at The Hop Diner
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Oversaw kitchen operations, menu execution, inventory control, and staff scheduling.
Stand-In Manager at PepsiCo. - Food for Good Program
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Temporary managerial support for program operations, coordinating volunteers and logistics to fulfill community feeding initiatives.
Kitchen Manager at The Hop Dinner
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Kitchen manager at The Hop Dinner.
Driver at Arkansas Dream Center
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Driver for Arkansas Dream Center.
Stand-in Manager at PepsiCo – Food for Good Program
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Stand-in manager for PepsiCo Food for Good program.
Brewer, Packaging Manager at Lost Forty Brewery
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Brewing and packaging roles.
Minister-in-Training at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Pastoral training and program support, assisting with outreach and community events.
Waiter, Cook at IHOP
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Waiter and cook at IHOP.
Waiter, Bartender, Room Service at Embassy Suites
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Waiter, bartender and room service staff.
Minister in Training at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Minister in Training at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.
Customer Sales Telemarketer at Market Strategies
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Telemarketing for customer sales.
Expo, Bartender, Waiter, Floorwalker at Cheddar's
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Front-of-house roles at Cheddar's.
Swim Coach at Little Rock Arkansas Dolphins
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Competition and technique coaching; organized practices and events.
Swim Coach at Dolphins (Little Rock Arkansas)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Swim coach for the Dolphins in Cabot, AR.
Swim Coach at Sherwood Sharks
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Swim coach for the Sherwood Sharks.
Chef at Zaffino’s
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Chef at Zaffino’s in Sherwood, AR.

Education

Computer Science at Henderson State University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
High School Diploma at Sylvan Hills High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Computer Science Coursework at Henderson State University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
High School Diploma at Sylvan Hills High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

USA Swim Coach Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods

Skills

Experience Level