Florencio Borgonia
Bremerton
Summary
Experienced brewing professional with 8 years in high-volume craft brewing, specializing in brewing operations, quality control, and team leadership. Led production of award-winning beer, contributing to a World Beer Cup Silver Medal and Brewery of the Year recognition. Focused on operational efficiency and quality assurance in all aspects of brewing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewer / Trainer
Valholl Brewing
01.2022 - Current
- Brew a wide variety of beer styles while maintaining consistent quality and production standards.
- Trained and mentored new brewers on brewing procedures, equipment operation, sanitation, and workplace safety, fostering a knowledgeable team.
- Managed daily brewing operations, streamlining production scheduling and maintaining optimal inventory control for consistent output.
- Monitored production data and maintained accurate brewing records, enhancing quality assurance and operational efficiency.
- Transfer beer between tanks and oversee fermentation processes.
- Clean, sanitize, inspect, and maintain brewing equipment, tanks, and production systems.
- Contributed to the brewery earning a World Beer Cup Silver Medal through consistent quality and teamwork.
Brewer / Trainer
Silver City Brewery
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Trained and mentored new employees on brewing techniques and standard operating procedures, enhancing team capability.
- Brewed diverse beer styles in fast-paced production environment, consistently achieving production goals.
- Maintained inventory and production records, ensuring accuracy in quality control documentation.
- Performed preventive maintenance, cleaning, and inspections on brewing equipment.
- Ensured compliance with sanitation, safety, and quality standards.
- Contributed to the brewery earning Brewery of the Year recognition.
Education
Vocational Education -
Universal Technical Institute
Sacramento, California01-2013
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard, WA06-2011
Skills
- Brewing Operations
- Fermentation & Tank Transfers
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Equipment operation
- Data analysis
- Safety compliance
- Forklift Certified
- Project Management
- Team leadership
- Sensory analysis
- Problem-solving techniques
Timeline
Brewer / Trainer
Valholl Brewing
01.2022 - Current
Brewer / Trainer
Silver City Brewery
01.2017 - 01.2022
Vocational Education -
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School