Elisa De Anhaia
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Passionate and detail-oriented wine industry professional with a diverse background in agriculture, food science, and the wine industry. Originally from Brazil, migrated to the U.S. to pursue an education and career in the wine industry. Multilingual skills and technical proficiency in laboratory analyses contribute to a strong understanding of wine production. Committed to continuous learning and excellence, seeking opportunities to advance toward a career as a Winemaker.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal/ Harvest General Winery Worker
Copain Wines
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with grape reception, sorting, and processing during harvest.
- Operated and cleaned winery equipment, including crushers, destemmers, and presses.
- Monitored fermentation processes by conducting yeast inoculations, punch-downs, pump-overs, temperature, and Brix checks.
- Collected juice and wine samples for analysis and maintained detailed records of fermentation data.
- Supported wine transfers, racking, press, and tank sanitation.
- Collaborated with the cellar team to ensure safe and efficient operations during high-demand harvest periods.
- Adhered to winery safety protocols and maintained a clean and organized workspace.
Wine Lab Tech
Cooperativa Agroindustrial Nova Alianca
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsible for conducting comprehensive chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses on grapes, must, and wine samples to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards during the process
- Assisted in organizing and executing sensory tastings to support the evaluation of wine characteristics.
- Assumed responsibility for documentation of quality control measures, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to regulatory standards
- Developed and maintained detailed records, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in production.
Microbiology Lab Assistant
Cooperativa Pià
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for conducting thorough microbiological analyses on raw milk and dairy derivatives to detect and identify microorganisms
- Utilized various testing methods, including plating, culturing, and microscopic examination, to assess microbial content.
- Participated in monitoring and evaluating the microbiological aspects of the milk processing stages, from pasteurization to packaging
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Enology
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05-2024
Certification - WSET Level 3
American Wine School
Chicago, IL12-2023
Certification - Agriculture Education
Federal Institute of Science And Technology
Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil12-2015
Skills
- Teamwork
- Wine Lab Database
- Organizational Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Highly Effective Communicator
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Seasonal/ Harvest General Winery Worker
Copain Wines
09.2024 - Current
Wine Lab Tech
Cooperativa Agroindustrial Nova Alianca
01.2016 - 01.2020
Microbiology Lab Assistant
Cooperativa Pià
01.2015 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Enology
Santa Rosa Junior College
Certification - WSET Level 3
American Wine School
Certification - Agriculture Education
Federal Institute of Science And Technology
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