Cem Taviloglu
Pine Bush,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Equilibrium Brewery
Middletown, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Conducting PCR experiments on canned beer and yeast samples to test for yeast/bacteria cross contamination and infection
- Communicating with Head Brewer, Operations Manager and production staff on results and making recommendations on how to proceed in the presence of unwanted species
- Improved SOP’s for PCR sample prep to reduce costs and improve efficiency
- Track lab supplies and sending supply orders for finance department to approve
Small Business Owner
Golden Horn Meadery
Pine Bush, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Business Operations & Strategy: Launched and managing all aspects of a craft meadery, overseeing production, sales, marketing, and distribution.
- Mead Production & Quality Control: Develop and refine recipes, manage fermentation processes, and ensure consistent product quality.
- Sales & Distribution: Establish partnerships with local liquor stores, organize tastings, and drive retail growth.
- Marketing & Brand Development: Create engaging digital content, run social media campaigns, and execute promotional strategies to increase brand awareness.
- Financial Management: Handle budgeting, pricing, inventory management, and cost control to maintain profitability.
- Customer Engagement & Events: Conduct educational tastings, attend industry events, and build relationships with customers and retailers.
- Regulatory Compliance: Navigate alcohol licensing, health regulations, and tax requirements to ensure legal compliance.
Cellar Worker
Equilibrium Brewery
Middletown, NY
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Meticulously followed SOPs for blending beer, cleaning, and sanitizing tanks.
- Followed SOPs for fruit and hop additions to beer
- Followed SOPs for harvesting and storing yeast
Assistant Winemaker/Operations Manager
Magnanini Farm Winery
Wallkill, NY
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Assist with all winery operations: blending, filtering, fermenting, bottling, cleaning, and distilling.
- Performed chemical analyses on wine samples, ensuring accurate determination of sulfur dioxide content, pH and maintaining quality standards.
Undergrad Lab Scientist
Dr. Jose Giner, SUNY ESF
Syracuse, NY
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed an array of chemical reactions using Cholesterols
- Cooperation with Binghamton University to determine bioactivity of sterols on Hedgehog Pathway of cancer cells
- Used H-NMR and C-NMR to determine reaction results and purity.
- Trained in SUNY Research Foundation Lab Safety Protocols
- Kept detailed procedures of all experiments
- Created cohesive reaction maps and write ups of all reactions conducted for overarching research publication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry With A Concentration in Biochemistry
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Syracuse, NY05-2023
Skills
- Laboratory Safety and Maintenance Protocols
- Proficient in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) for Chemical Analysis
- Experienced with Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy and Mass (MS) Spectroscopy
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem Solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Equilibrium Brewery
12.2023 - Current
Small Business Owner
Golden Horn Meadery
09.2023 - Current
Cellar Worker
Equilibrium Brewery
08.2023 - 07.2024
Undergrad Lab Scientist
Dr. Jose Giner, SUNY ESF
08.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Winemaker/Operations Manager
Magnanini Farm Winery
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry With A Concentration in Biochemistry
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
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