Matthew Hyla
Santan Brewing and Distilling
Tempe,Arizona
12
years of professional experience
Dynamic brewer with extensive experience at Pedal Haus Brewing, excelling in quality control and fermentation oversight. Proven ability to operate brewing equipment and implement CIP procedures, ensuring high-quality results. Strong communicator and team player, adept at training staff and fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to delivering exceptional products and maintaining safety standards.
Work History
Brewer
2 Years- Oversaw fermentation processes to ensure quality and consistency of products.
- Conducted quality control tests to assess beer characteristics before packaging.
- Operated brewing equipment and monitored production schedules effectively.
- Trained new staff on brewing techniques and equipment operation.
- Utilized good manufacturing practices and adhered to standard operating procedures every day in order to provide consistent, high-quality results.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the brewing facility.
- Cleaned and sanitized all brewing equipment before and after each use.
Brewer
8 Years 3 Months- Operated centrifuge with maximum attention to clarity and yield.
- Operated brew house to maximum attention to detail and accuracy (milling, mashing, lautering, proper gravities, etc).
- Yeast management (harvesting, pitching, and counts/ viabilities).
- Tank management (gravity checks, trub dumps, and dry hopping).
- CIP/ sanitation on all vessels (fermenters, heat exchange, mash tun, kettle, centrifuge, and brite tanks).
- Assisted in canning/ kegging when needed.
Merchandiser
4 Months- Stocked and rotated Shelves. Build displays and POS material.
- Build rapport with key account relationships and obtained feedback to share with sales team members.
- Learned about beer, wine, and spirits to share with customers.
Merchandiser
1 Year 5 Months- Restocked displays, coolers, and shelves with labels facing outward for purchase.
- Build displays and other promotional items throughout stores.
- Rotated products to ensure that stores follow a first in first out stocking system by removing and organizing products.
- Cleaned and organized shelves or isles to provide safe environment for shopping.
Customer Service/ Sales
1 Year 5 Months- Provided customer service by actively seeking out customers and assessing their needs.
- Learned about products using tools and provided information about products to recommend to customers.
- Maintained the in stock condition of assigned area and ensured it is clean, shop able, and safe.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
WBA Concise Course - Brewing Technology
Skills
Equipment operation
Quality control
Yeast management
CIP procedures
Fermentation oversight
Brewing techniques
Timeline
Brewer
Pedal Haus Brewery
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Brewer
Santan Brewing and Distilling
05.2018 - CurrentRead More
Merchandiser
Breakthru Beverage
01.2018 - 05.2018Read More
Merchandiser
Swire Coca Cola USA
07.2016 - 12.2017Read More
Customer Service/ Sales
The Home Depot
02.2015 - 07.2016Read More
Siebel Institute of Technology
WBA Concise Course from Brewing Technology
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W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts from Business Communication
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