Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Accolades
References
Timeline
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JUSTIN MORAN

Seattle,WA

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Brewer / Bartender

MACHINE HOUSE BREWERY
Seattle, USA
11.2021 - 10.2024
  • Brewhouse & Cellar Operations: Managed brewing processes on a 7bbl system, including CIP, recipe development, yeast management, fermentation monitoring, dry hopping, and cask conditioning
  • Packaging & Quality Control: Operated and cleaned bottling and canning lines, packaged beer in both cask and draft formats, and ensured consistent product quality through CO2 testing and packaging line maintenance
  • Facility Maintenance & Support: Performed preventative maintenance on brewing and packaging equipment, handled ingredient intake and keg preparation, and assisted with taproom operations and troubleshooting as needed
  • Taproom & Customer Service: Collaborated with taproom staff to provide excellent service by assisting with draft troubleshooting, keg changes, and routine maintenance/cleaning duties
  • Provided customers with detailed beer knowledge and recommendations based on taste preferences and available products

Cellar Manager

PHENOL 55
Seattle, USA
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Wine Inventory Management: Organized records of all incoming and outgoing wine, ensuring accurate tracking and efficient processing in the client database
  • Wine Processing & Research: Processed incoming and outgoing wine for clients, including researching new wines, photographing bottles, and properly storing wines in clients' personal cellars
  • Client Communication & Support: Maintained clear and consistent communication with clients regarding shipments, cellar status, and address any questions or concerns related to their wine collections

Draft System Specialist

FREMONT BREWING CO
Seattle, USA
07.2018 - 11.2020
  • Draft System Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Performed weekly cleaning and maintenance of draft systems, troubleshooting and resolving cooler and draft-related issues, and ensuring all equipment operated at peak performance
  • Customer Service & Bar Operations: Provided exceptional customer service in a high-volume environment, managed multiple bars, and ensured smooth operations through efficient service and a focus on guest satisfaction
  • Inventory & SOP Management: Maintained proper inventory levels, managed glassware and bar supplies, and created/updated standard operating procedures for draft system maintenance, cleaning, and cooler organization

Education

MASTER OF ARTS - Reconciliation and Intercultural Studies

Seattle Pacific University
01.2019

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Theological and Philosophical Studies

Greenville University
01.2017

Certification

  • MAST 12 PERMIT
  • FOOD HANDLERS PERMIT
  • CICERONE CERTIFIED BEER SERVER

Accolades

  • GOLD MEDAL, Washington Beer Awards, Spiced, Field, & Herb Beer, Machine House Brewery - Stinging Nettle Ale, 2024
  • GOLD MEDAL, Washington Beer Awards, English-Style Bitter Ale, Machine House Brewery - Cambridge Bitter, 2022
  • BRONZE MEDAL, Washington Beer Awards, English-Style Bitter Ale, Machine House Brewery - Best Bitter, 2022

References

  • Bill Arnott, Machine House Brewery, bill@machinehousebrewery.com
  • Jesse Brown, Formula Brewing, jesse@formulabrewing.com
  • Raven Morgan, Phenol 55, raven@phenol55.com

Timeline

Lead Brewer / Bartender

MACHINE HOUSE BREWERY
11.2021 - 10.2024

Cellar Manager

PHENOL 55
01.2021 - 07.2021

Draft System Specialist

FREMONT BREWING CO
07.2018 - 11.2020

MASTER OF ARTS - Reconciliation and Intercultural Studies

Seattle Pacific University

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Theological and Philosophical Studies

Greenville University

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