Luelle Pease

Summary

Operations and administrative leader with 5+ years directing systems, teams, and processes across hospitality, retail, and arts organizations. Proven ability to rebuild operational workflows, manage vendor and partner relationships, oversee compliance, and lead cross-functional teams of 15+. Seeking a managerial role focused on administrative oversight and systems improvement.

Experience

General Manager — Operations, Catering & Events

Chapman's Brewing Co.

Feb 2024 – Jan 2026 · Fort Wayne, IN

  • Sole accountable owner for full taproom operations, directly managing a team of 15+ across three functional areas.
  • Rebuilt end-to-end ops—staff scheduling, inventory control, financial reporting—and held full health and alcohol compliance.
  • Migrated scheduling and inventory onto 7shifts and Toast POS, cutting admin time and eliminating out-of-stock incidents.
  • Planned and executed 50+ catering and private events end-to-end; coordinated kitchen, bar, and service teams on time and budget.
  • Launched a monthly rotating artist marketplace; managed 15+ local artists, driving incremental revenue through community partnerships.
  • Led performance feedback, coaching, and onboarding for new hires across POS, service standards, and event protocols.

Shift Lead / Bar Lead

Three Rivers Distilling Co.

Apr 2022 – Jan 2024 · Fort Wayne, IN

  • Supervised floor and bar operations; oversaw staff performance, opening/closing procedures, and shift-level service consistency.
  • Managed bar program inventory tracking, recipe documentation, and cocktail consistency; trained new staff on procedures and product knowledge.
  • Resolved escalated customer concerns to sustain positive guest experiences.

General Manager

Roy G. Biv Creative Space Art Studio

Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 · Fort Wayne, IN

  • Managed day-to-day operations of a community arts organization including programming, scheduling, community outreach, and team coordination.
  • Built and maintained partnerships with 15+ local artists, schools, and community groups; expanded organizational visibility and engagement.
  • Developed and coordinated workshops, classes, and exhibitions, including registration, materials procurement, vendor relationships, and event logistics.

Supplemental Instruction Leader

Ivy Tech Community College

Jan 2018 – May 2020 · Fort Wayne, IN

  • Collaborated with faculty across multiple disciplines to align group tutoring support with course learning objectives.
  • Facilitated group sessions and designed hands-on study activities tailored to diverse learning styles; supported student success and retention.

Additional Experience

Mad Anthony's Brewery, Red Robin, Dynamite Garage, Bob Evans

2016 – 2022 · Fort Wayne & Columbia City, IN — Server & retail roles in front-of-house service.