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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
Excellent communicator
Conversational Spanish
Independent or team worker
Strong time-management skills
Interests
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