Portfolio Work

A small glimpse at the work I’ve been part of.

From leading projects and building campaigns to directing creative, creating content, and collaborating with talented team members, clients, and friends.

.1 The work ME

A creative with a business mind

I’m a full-stack marketer. From brand voice to budget sheets, I handle concept through execution and watch the numbers the whole way through.

.2 What I Do

i.

Brand Strategy & Voice

I help shape who a brand is, what it sounds like, and why people should care.

ii.

Creative Direction

I help steer the concept, visuals, copy, and final asset until the whole thing clicks.

iii.

Campaigns, Activation & Public Relations

I build newsworthy campaigns, shape the angle, and carry the launch from idea to attention.

iv.

Photo, Video & Content

My team and I write, shoot, direct, and edit, all content in-house.

v.

Design & Packaging

We create logos, labels, menus, merch, signage, and the pieces people see first.

vi.

Sales, Distribution & Ops

I help with retail strategy, distributor planning, team training, sales tools, SOPs, and the systems that keep brands in stock and growing.

.3 Creative Samples

Some of my favorite work samples.

A collection of work I’m proud to put my name next to. Some I shot, some I directed, and some my team absolutely delivered on. Inside you’ll find photography, videography, drone work, branding, design, merchandise, media coverage, and a few behind-the-scenes moments from me and my teams. Filter by discipline below.

Allocated Media Team at Florida Brewers Guild Festival

GCB Drone

https://youtu.be/eI-uig4NYUc

Keg Connect Logo

Barry Elwonger with CBMA Trophies

Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance Shield Logo

Barry Elwonger at Try This! 2026 serving picadillo

Barry Elwonger & director Kevin Smith at Mooby’s pop up

Barry Elwonger teaching sensory class at Anecdote Brewing

BFBC Racer Back

Nantahala Brewing Coaster

Indie Grilled Cheese

https://youtube.com/shorts/IR2fn4HT4D0

Woodwright Brewing Camp Counselor

Sage Street Ale Works Wordmark

Barry Elwonger pouring a sensory sample

St Pete Brewing Food Photo Shoot

Bear Laser cases

Country Malt Group Tablet on website in brewhouse

Dali Museum Collab

https://youtu.be/tF_hU7ed50w

Barry Elwonger and Brian Gad shooting food and beer at Indie

Best Florida Beer Medal

Best Florida Beer Brewers Ball

Cicerone Holiday Gifts

Bad Ass Beer Fest 2024

https://youtu.be/5UpaBeYG_fI

Sage Street Ale Works Logo

Dade City Brew House 2 Ryan Freeman

Cicerone Hop Anatomy Diagram

St Pete Brewing Wings

Allocated filming in hop field

HSAW Brew

Nantahala Brewing Can Labels

.4 Credentials

Learn it. Prove it. Use it.

The education, certifications, and judging work that shape my creative and sensory point of view.

Education

MBA University of Central Florida
BA, Marketing University of Central Florida
Marketing Strategy Certificate Cornell University
Negotiation Yale University · Coursera
Viral Marketing & Contagious Content The Wharton School · Coursera
Advanced Content & Social SEO UC Davis · Coursera
Sales Force Management University of Central Florida

Licenses & Certifications

Advanced Cicerone® Cicerone Certification Program
BJCP National Judge Beer Judge Certification Program
Level 1 Sommelier Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified Bourbon Steward Stave & Thief Society
Florida Real Estate Sales Agent State of Florida
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot UAG · Drone
PADI Scuba Open Water Diver
Google Ads Search Google
Advanced Google Analytics Google

Judging History

World Beer Cup 2026 to Present
Great American Beer Festival 2020 to Present
Craft Beverage Marketing Awards 2020 to Present
National Homebrew Competion 2016 to Present
Best Florida Beer Championship 2014 to Present
Various Homebrew & other Pro Comps 2014 to Present

.5 Featured Work

Selected Projects