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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.…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

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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.…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.

Skills

Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Swim Coach at Dolphins (Cabot, AR)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Swim coach for the Dolphins program in Cabot, AR.

Head Swim Coach at Piranhas

January 1, 2023 - Present

Head coach responsible for training programs and team performance in Cabot, AR.

Self-Published Author at Willie

January 1, 2020 - Present

Author of a historical fiction novel published in 2020.

Brew Master at Vino's

January 1, 2022 - Present

Brew master overseeing beer production and brewing operations.

Head Brewer, Packaging Manager at Bike Rack Brewing Co

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Led brewing operations and packaging management.

Cellar Manager, Packaging Manager at Core Brewing Co

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Managed cellar operations and packaging.

Brewer, Packaging Manager at Lost Forty Brewery

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Brewing and packaging roles.

Stand-in Manager at PepsiCo – Food for Good Program

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Stand-in manager for PepsiCo Food for Good program.

Driver at Arkansas Dream Center

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Driver for Arkansas Dream Center.

Kitchen Manager at The Hop Dinner

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Kitchen manager at The Hop Dinner.

Minister in Training at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Minister in Training at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.

Waiter, Bartender, Room Service at Embassy Suites

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Waiter, bartender and room service staff.

Waiter, Cook at IHOP

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Waiter and cook at IHOP.

Expo, Bartender, Waiter, Floorwalker at Cheddar's

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Front-of-house roles at Cheddar's.

Customer Sales Telemarketer at Market Strategies

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Telemarketing for customer sales.

Swim Coach at Sherwood Sharks

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Swim coach for the Sherwood Sharks.

Swim Coach at Dolphins (Little Rock Arkansas)

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Swim coach for the Dolphins in Cabot, AR.

Chef at Zaffino’s

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Chef at Zaffino’s in Sherwood, AR.

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 - December 31, 2017

Managed cellar operations and packaging logistics; maintained quality, cleanliness, and compliance; supported packaging throughput.

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 Diner

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Oversaw kitchen operations, menu execution, inventory control, and staff scheduling.

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.