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Jason Ouellette

Dover,NH

Summary

To be employed by a competitive company where I can apply my work experience effectively

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Brewmaster

Anheuser-Busch/Cisco Brewers Portsmouth
09.2017 - 06.2025
  • Managed a 12 person brewing team, all recipes, brewing process, safety protocols and equipment operation.
  • Managed all brewing raw material inventory and supplies needed for production.
  • Oversaw brewery expansion projects, enhancing production capabilities while maintaining budgetary constraints.
  • Consistently met production deadlines through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing high-quality ingredients at competitive pricing.
  • Responsible for over 40 brands producing in excess of 100,000 bbls per year.
  • Participated in quality control checks to ensure product consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Collaborated with managers to make accurate decisions by tracking deviations from production targets with daily logs.
  • Assigned daily work tasks and set weekly schedules.

Lead Brewer

Craft Brew Alliance/Cisco Brewers Portsmouth
03.2012 - 09.2017
  • Optimized production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products to distributors and customers.
  • Mentored junior brewers to improve their skills and knowledge of the brewing process.
  • Supervisory duties of a 4 person brew team, including shift scheduling and daily tasks.
  • Nurtured a positive work environment that fostered teamwork among brewery staff members.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments such as packaging, logistics, and maintenance to ensure seamless integration across all aspects of the business operation.
  • Assisted in hiring decisions to build a strong team of skilled brewers dedicated to producing exceptional beers consistently.

Brewer

Redhook Ale Brewery/Cisco Brewers Portsmouth
09.2007 - 03.2012
  • Monitored fermentation processes, adjusting variables for optimal yeast performance and beer clarity.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance teams to conduct sensory evaluations of finished products.
  • Maintained accurate records of brewing activities, enabling data-driven decision making for process improvements.
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth operations, resulting in reduced downtime and improved workflow.
  • Contributed to increased production efficiency by optimizing equipment setup and maintenance procedures.
  • Troubleshot issues within brewing equipment promptly to minimize downtime while maintaining high-quality outputs.

Cellarman

Allagash Brewing Company
05.2008 - 07.2008
  • Part time position supporting cellaring & packaging.

Head Brewer

Casco Bay Brewing Company
07.1998 - 08.2007
  • Worked in all aspects of a 5,000 bbl per year craft brewery including, brewing, cellaring, packaging, shipping, and maintenance.

Education

Liberal Arts And Music Courses, Spring/Fall 1994

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, Augusta ME
Augusta, ME

Liberal Arts, 1990 - 1993

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, European Division, UK
RAF Lakenheath, England

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • OBeer Brewing ERP software expertise
  • Braumat brewing software expertise

Timeline

Brewmaster

Anheuser-Busch/Cisco Brewers Portsmouth
09.2017 - 06.2025

Lead Brewer

Craft Brew Alliance/Cisco Brewers Portsmouth
03.2012 - 09.2017

Cellarman

Allagash Brewing Company
05.2008 - 07.2008

Brewer

Redhook Ale Brewery/Cisco Brewers Portsmouth
09.2007 - 03.2012

Head Brewer

Casco Bay Brewing Company
07.1998 - 08.2007

Liberal Arts And Music Courses, Spring/Fall 1994

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, Augusta ME

Liberal Arts, 1990 - 1993

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, European Division, UK

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