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Fletcher Birdwell

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Proficient winery technician bringing 10 years of experience in the field and strong commitment to safety. Dependable and hardworking with good understanding of inspection, troubleshooting and common repairs. Offering expertise gained during 10+ years in field.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Winemaker

Ruby Vineyard
Hillsboro, OR
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
  • Overseeing wine quality, tasting regularly, taking ownership of the winery/laboratory. Writing clear and concise work orders with approval from winemaker.
  • Inventory and upkeep of winery chemicals, gases, and equipment.
  • Working with winemaker during harvest to understand and execute pick dates, times, and operations. Emphasis on calendar building and flow for vintage.
  • Assistance with all aspects of harvest and crush. Acting in a boots on the ground leadership role

Intern to the Cellar Master

Soter Vineyards
Carlton, OR
08.2015 - 07.2020
  • Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
  • Day to day operations for winery and laboratory
  • Proficient in laboratory operations (A/O, Y15, pH, TA,)
  • Promoted to Cellar Master 2019 at off site location
  • Expertise with sparkling wine, Pinot rose, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir production; Bin to bottle.
  • Training and oversight of intern teams during harvest
  • Experience with bottling line mechanics and operations

Vineyard and Winery Intern

Amisfield Winery
Cromwell - Central Otago, NZ
03.2016 - 06.2016
  • Hand harvesting of grapes
  • Application of bird netting/ wildlife protection
  • Kept vineyard facilities and equipment in good working order for ongoing operations.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of equipment
  • Assisted custom crush clients with vinification

Winery Intern/cellar Hand/sales

Amici Cellars
Calistoga, CA
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
  • Read temperature, flow and other meters and documented information.
  • Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
  • Took samples to compare quality with specifications.
  • All winery operations for Amici and custom crush clients

Vineyard/Cellar Hand/Farm Hand

Carlo And Julian Estate Vineyard And Winery
Carlton, OR
02.2012 - 11.2012
  • Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
  • Experience with glycol chilling and heating systems, thermostatic controls
  • Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
  • Took samples to compare quality with specifications.

Education

Culinary Arts

Guthrie Job Corps Center
Guthrie, OK
03.2009 - 09.2009

Skills

Leadership and logistics

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Interests

Musical instruments

Art

Mycology

Hiking and outdoor activities

Timeline

Assistant Winemaker

Ruby Vineyard
08.2020 - 06.2022

Vineyard and Winery Intern

Amisfield Winery
03.2016 - 06.2016

Intern to the Cellar Master

Soter Vineyards
08.2015 - 07.2020

Winery Intern/cellar Hand/sales

Amici Cellars
08.2013 - 05.2015

Vineyard/Cellar Hand/Farm Hand

Carlo And Julian Estate Vineyard And Winery
02.2012 - 11.2012

Culinary Arts

Guthrie Job Corps Center
03.2009 - 09.2009

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