Madel Hidalgo
New York,NY
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented brewing professional seeking to expand technical skills and knowledge in production brewing and packaging. Passionate about quality, consistency, and efficiency in every stage of the brewing process.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewer / Cellarperson / Packaging Operator
Fifth Hammer Brewing Company
Long Island City, NY
04.2023 - Current
- - Conduct sanitary transfers, CIP/SIP procedures, and manual cleaning of brewhouse vessels daily.
- - Operate GEA Westfalia Centrifuge for product clarification and transfer.
- - Perform yeast pitching/harvesting, dry hopping, carbonation, and fermentation monitoring.
- - Execute lab procedures: forced wort and VDK tests, microbial testing, cell counting, and carbonation checks.
- - Operate, maintain, and repair ABE 5-Head Filler Canning Line, bottling, and kegging systems.
- - Troubleshoot and maintain facility systems (boilers, pumps, glycol systems, compressors, CO2 lines).
- - Safely operate a forklift for packaging storage, ingredient handling, and taproom support.
- - Execute the casking process, including preparation, sanitation, and filling of casks according to quality and safety standards.
- - Oversee can conditioning and dosaging processes, ensuring accurate CO2 levels, yeast activity, and flavor stability throughout packaging.
Production Intern
Bronx Brewery & Beer Kulture
Bronx, NY
09.2022 - 01.2023
- - Operated and maintained Wild Goose 4-Head Canning Line; performed seam inspections and carbonation testing.
- - Managed daily tank operations: monitored gravity, pH, and temperature.
- - Conducted yeast harvesting/pitching, hop/puree/adjunct additions, and CIP/SIP/passivation.
- - Operated GEA Westfalia Centrifuge and assisted with brite tank prep and wort production on a 25BBL brewhouse.
- - Created and logged recipes and brewhouse data accurately.
Lead Housing & Community Organizer
Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB)
New York, NY
08.2017 - 01.2018
- - Organized tenant associations in East Harlem and Inwood, supporting community advocacy.
- - Partnered with legal services to initiate housing court actions and rent reduction campaigns.
- - Trained tenant leaders in outreach, leadership, and coalition building.
- - Led bilingual (English/Spanish) community meetings and affordable housing initiatives.
Grassroots Fundraiser & Event Coordinator
FIERCE
New York, NY
10.2014 - 01.2016
- - Coordinated annual fundraisers raising over $75,000 each year.
- - Developed fundraising training materials and donor outreach strategies.
- - Supported member leadership development and event logistics.
Diesel Mechanic
United States Navy
03.2010 - 03.2014
- - Supervised 85 personnel in engineering operations and assessments.
- - Conducted 400+ leadership and professional development trainings, increasing morale by 11%.
- - Managed $800K quarterly budgets and ensured optimal maintenance of military-grade equipment.
- Assisted in operating and maintaining four main propulsion diesel engines. Supported boiler operations and maintenance tasks. Aided in managing hydraulic systems and pneumatic lines/compressors.
Education
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Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA09.2022
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Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY05.2017
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Fordham University
Bronx, NY06.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Mother Cabrini High School
New York, NY05.2008
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers
SKEED 31 Software
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Centrifuge Operation (GEA Westfalia)
Canning Line Operation & Maintenance (ABE, Wild Goose)
Lab Procedures: Cell Counting, Carbonation, Microbial Testing
Forklift Operation & Safety
Bilingual: English / Spanish
Brewing techniques
Sanitation procedures
Timeline
Brewer / Cellarperson / Packaging Operator
Fifth Hammer Brewing Company
04.2023 - Current
Production Intern
Bronx Brewery & Beer Kulture
09.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Housing & Community Organizer
Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB)
08.2017 - 01.2018
Grassroots Fundraiser & Event Coordinator
FIERCE
10.2014 - 01.2016
Diesel Mechanic
United States Navy
03.2010 - 03.2014
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Academy of Art University
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Kingsborough Community College
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Fordham University
High School Diploma - undefined
Mother Cabrini High School