Frank Ellis seeks a position as a brewmaster where he can utilize his passion for and expertise in crafting beer. He has over 20 years of experience in the food, beverage and gaming industries, including 15 years as the executive director of brewery operations at Ellis Island Casino & Brewery where he increased production over 300%. Ellis has received international diplomas from the Doemens Academy and Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology and has won numerous awards for his beers.

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Frank A. Ellis IV
98 Quiet Desert Henderson, Nevada 89074
725-666-3217 frankellis4@gmail.com
www.frankellis.beer
Objective
To secure a job as a Brewmaster at a brewery where I can bring my passionfor, 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 passionfor 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 productionover 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 bottomup.
In the restaurant I worked as a dishwasher, prep cook, line cook, purchaser, inventory controland
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 aspectof 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 aspectof 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, james_mahan@nvd.uscourts.gov
Gary Ellis, President FAME Operating Co., Inc., gellis@ellisislandcasino.com
Joseph Pickett, Brewmaster, Ellis Island Casino & Brewery, (702) 733-8901 ext. 252,
jspickettjr@gmail.com
Richard Weathers, Director of Food & Beverage, TonopahBrewing Company,
rweathers@tonopahbrewing.com

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