Javiera Castro Cabrera
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Organized, punctual, and knowledgeable in cleaning and sanitizing production spaces to ensure a high-quality product.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewer
El regreso beer company
Valdivia Chile
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed recipes for a variety of beer styles using malts, hops, yeasts, and other ingredients.
- Maintained and operated brewing equipment, including fermentation tanks, mash tuns, boil kettles, conditioning tanks, and pumps.
- Monitored the progress of fermentation processes to ensure optimal results.
- Adjusted process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and time in order to optimize flavor profiles during fermentation or aging processes.
- Monitored material flow and temperature or pressure gauges to verify optimal processing conditions.
- Checked yeast pitches and carbonation volumes.
- Cleaned and sanitized all brewing equipment before and after each use.
Brewer
Cerveza Loa Spa
Quilicura, Chile
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Production Manager in Beer Brewing.
- Canning Operator.
- Centrifuge Operator.
- Handling laboratory equipment for chemical analysis and yeast counting.
Brewer
La Montaña
Paine Chile
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Monitored the progress of fermentation processes to ensure optimal results.
- Handling laboratory equipment for chemical analysis and yeast counting
Assistant Winemaker
Viña Cono Sur
Chimbarongo Chile
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Monitored fermentation processes to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Measured batch pH levels during fermentation.
- Collected readings on status, temperature, flow rate and other points for documentation.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines and the necessity of the different processes in pumping and pressing.
Education
Master of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
Santiago Chile 08-2023
Graduate Certificate - Microbrewery
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Chile 01-2023
Skills
- Brewing equipment operation
- Fermentation monitoring
- Process parameter adjustment
- Laboratory analysis
- Sensory analysis
- Production planning
- Equipment cleaning and sterilization
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Medal in a cannabis cup 3th place in Copa de los Andes 2024.
- Medal to gold with a West coast Ipa in Copa cervezas de America 2024.
- Medal to bronze with Hazy Ipa in Copa Guarani de Cervezas 2024 and 2023.
- Medal to gold with Kölsch in Copa cervezas de America 2023.
- Medal to bronce with English red Ale in Copa Austral 2023, Argentina.
- Medal to silver with English red Ale in World Beer Awards 2023, Chile .
- Medal to bronce with Kölsch in World Beer Awards 2023, Chile .
- Medal to silver with Scottish export in the Aro Rojo 2022, Mexico.
Timeline
Brewer
El regreso beer company
07.2023 - 09.2024
Brewer
La Montaña
07.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Winemaker
Viña Cono Sur
02.2022 - 05.2022
Brewer
Cerveza Loa Spa
11.2021 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
Graduate Certificate - Microbrewery
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Valparaiso
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