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Cullen Dwyer

Cullen Dwyer

Lunenburg,MA

Summary

Technically-focused Brewery Quality Manager with a 25-year background in development and implementation of process improvement through collaboration with co-workers. First-rate computer, analysis and research skills. Specialties include setting and upholding customer-based product requirements, maintaining accurate records and control plans.

Work History

Quality Manager

Wachusett Brewing Co.
07.2013 - Current
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
  • Promoted a proactive approach to risk management within the organization, mitigating potential concerns before they escalated into larger issues.
  • Maintained customer loyalty by monitoring and addressing complaints promptly and efficiently.
  • Formulated specifications for brands and processes.
  • Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality products by closely supervising production teams throughout manufacturing processes.

Brewer/Quality Manager

Santa Fe Brewing Co.
04.2006 - 10.2012
  • Improved efficiency and consistency through data-driven brewing processes.
  • Devised innovative solutions to limitations imposed by facility.
  • Troubleshot issues within brewing equipment promptly to minimize downtime while maintaining high-quality outputs.
  • Mentored junior brewers, fostering a collaborative learning environment and enhancing overall team performance.
  • Participated in industry events and conferences, staying informed on emerging trends and technologies in brewing techniques.
  • Developed innovative recipes, leading to the introduction of new, successful beer varieties.

Brewer

Pivovar Koucor
10.2009 - 04.2010

Brewer at craft start-up, brewing American-style craft ales and Czech lagers.

Head Brewer

Blue Corn Cafe & Brewery
11.1995 - 11.2005

Managed all aspects of pub brewery, including recipe development, training and supervising assistants, inventory, federal reporting, draft installation and maintenance, educating and promoting craft beer to wait staff and customers. Served as officer of state guild.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Reed College
Portland, OR

Skills

  • Quality Management Systems
  • ASBC and microbiological methods
  • Design of experiments
  • Food Safety/HACCP

Certification

BJCP- Certified beer judge

Triathelete

Training regularly for annual Top Notch triathelon

Timeline

Quality Manager

Wachusett Brewing Co.
07.2013 - Current

Brewer

Pivovar Koucor
10.2009 - 04.2010

Brewer/Quality Manager

Santa Fe Brewing Co.
04.2006 - 10.2012

Head Brewer

Blue Corn Cafe & Brewery
11.1995 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Reed College

BJCP- Certified beer judge

Cullen Dwyer