Christian Gil
Miami,Florida
Summary
Results-oriented and proactive with a hardworking mindset. Good communication and planning skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Brewer
Biscayne Bay Brewing Company
03.2017 - Current
- Participated in community events and beer festivals to increase brand visibility and build strong relationships with customers.
- Led staff training programs on safety protocols and standard operating procedures, promoting a safe working environment within the brewery.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by consistently updating knowledge on local, state, and federal requirements for breweries.
- Increased production efficiency through optimization of brewing schedules and equipment maintenance routines.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring ample supply of raw materials and minimizing waste.
- Achieved consistent flavor profiles across multiple batches by diligently monitoring key brewing parameters such as temperature, pH levels, and gravity measurements.
- Collaborated with taproom management to curate an engaging guest experience that showcased the brewery's product offerings.
- Assigned daily work tasks and set weekly schedules.
- Mentored assistant brewers, fostering a culture of teamwork and professional development within the brewery.
- Developed innovative beer recipes, resulting in diverse products appealing to various customer preferences.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed over 2000 barrels of beer production yearly.
Assistant Brewer
Biscayne Bay Brewing Company
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Contributed to brewery growth through participation in local events and festivals.
- Assisted with packaging operations, ensuring that finished products met both visual and functional quality standards before shipping to distributors or customers directly.
- Checked specific gravity and pH of batches.
- Expanded knowledge of industry best practices by attending workshops, seminars and networking events within the craft beer community.
- Read temperature, flow, and other meters and documented information.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized brewing environment.
- Participated in regular staff trainings to remain up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
- Collaborated with head brewer to develop new recipes and improve existing products based on customer feedback.
- Took samples every to compare quality with specifications.
- Assisted in recipe development, resulting in the creation of popular seasonal brews.
- Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Apprentice Brewer
Miami Brewing Company
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Gained exposure to different departments, broadening understanding of business operations.
- Assisted with problem-solving efforts on challenging projects, developing critical thinking abilities.
- Proactively sought opportunities for professional growth by attending workshops and industry events.
- Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
- Checked specific gravity and pH of batches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality - Beverage Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2016
High School Diploma -
Christopher Columbus High School
Miami, FL05.2012
Skills
Yeast management
Production Scheduling
Ingredient Selection
Product Sampling
Production background
Forklift Operation
Raw Material Sourcing
Safety Procedures
Batch tracking
Customer Relations
Equipment Maintenance
Quality Control
Accomplishments
- Achieved multiple awards for different beer styles professionally in international competitions
- Achieved multiple national awards in home winemaking
- Generated multiple positive engagements with the public via partnerships with various local and national organizations because of the high quality products I produced ( ex. Became the independent craft beer of the Miami Marlins, Miami Heat, and also became the featured beer for Hamilton The Musical)
- Opened two new brewing locations with Biscayne Bay Brewing.
- Created lasting beer brands within Biscayne Bay Brewing that saw the company through the downturn of COVID and now has the company as the number #1 local craft beer for our distributor in the state (Reyes Holdings one of the largest distributors in the country)
- Graduated Army Airborne School
Certification
- General Certificate in Brewing - Institute of Brewing and Distilling
- General Certificate in Distillation - Institute of Brewing and Distilling
- Infantryman Qualified - Army Infantry School, Fort Moore, GA
- Airborne Qualified - Army Airborne School, Fort Moore , GA
Affiliations
- Brewer's Association
- Florida National Guard
- Beta Theta Pi
Additional Information
I am looking to engage in a career that is fulfilling and that I feel that I am making a difference. I have a want to serve that is why I joined the Army and that is why I am looking for a career that allows me to tangibly make a difference and serve my community that has served me well.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
- 3+ years of Muay Thai Kickboxing
- Pistol shooting
- Rifle Shooting
- Weight lifting
- Archery
Timeline
Head Brewer
Biscayne Bay Brewing Company
03.2017 - Current
Assistant Brewer
Biscayne Bay Brewing Company
01.2016 - 03.2017
Apprentice Brewer
Miami Brewing Company
11.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality - Beverage Management
Florida International University
High School Diploma -
Christopher Columbus High School
- General Certificate in Brewing - Institute of Brewing and Distilling
- General Certificate in Distillation - Institute of Brewing and Distilling
- Infantryman Qualified - Army Infantry School, Fort Moore, GA
- Airborne Qualified - Army Airborne School, Fort Moore , GA
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