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Matthew Young

Orchard Park,NY

Summary

Proficient Brewer/Cellarman bringing over 4 years of experience in field and strong commitment to safety. Dependable and hardworking with good understanding of inspection, troubleshooting and common repairs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Musical Performer/festival Entertainer

Independant Contract
01.2019 - Current
  • Maintain national touring presence of over 300 shows a year at venues across the US.
  • Musical styles include traditional Irish, Scottish, British, Canadian, and Americana.
  • Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
  • Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, bass guitar, and bodhran.

Cellar Consultant

Drinking Wines, LLC
09.2021 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement production operations.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

Cellar Master

Drinking Wines, LLC
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Mapped new production facility for optimal working conditions.
  • Installed tank farms of various sizes and material makeups, including plumbing and electrical connections.
  • Coordinated cellar intern staff and established SOP for daily production schedule.
  • Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
  • Completed frequent equipment inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.

Production and Packaging

Tierra Farms
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Roast and flavor up to 700 lbs of product per day.
  • Assembly line hand packaging for national distribution.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Convention Operations Manager

Foam Brain Games
01.2016 - 08.2017
  • Warehouse management
  • Cross-country non-CDL shipping truck driver
  • Management of multiple teams
  • Trade show booth construction and tear down

Assistant Brewer/Cellarman

Old Saratoga Brewing
03.2015 - 12.2015
  • Operation of 90 barrel production brewhouse (1-2 brews daily)
  • Fermentation maintenance of up to 12 active beers (90-120 barrels per tank)
  • Operation and monitoring of post fermentation filter.
  • Coordination with packaging staff
  • Ingredient warehouse management

Assistant Brewer/Cellarman/Packaging

Deep Ellum Brewing Co.
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Operation of 30 barrel production brewhouse (2 brews daily)
  • Fermentation maintenance of up to 20 active beers (30-90 barrels per tank)
  • Barrel maintenance, monitoring of barrel-aged beers
  • Carbonation and Kegging of final product
  • Part of the bottling and canning crew (Wild Goose canner, manual 4 bottle filler)
  • Ingredient and packaged product warehouse management

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

University of North TX
Denton

Diploma -

Denton High School
Denton, TX
01.2000

Skills

  • Cicerone Certified Beer Server
  • BJCP Recognized Beer Judge
  • Forklift operations and maintenance
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Studio recording
  • Live Sound and Mixing
  • Recordkeeping
  • Problem-solving
  • Cellar management
  • Barrel maintenance
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Yeast Handling

Certification

Recognized Beer Judge

Timeline

Cellar Consultant

Drinking Wines, LLC
09.2021 - 09.2021

Cellar Master

Drinking Wines, LLC
06.2020 - 11.2020

Independent Musical Performer/festival Entertainer

Independant Contract
01.2019 - Current

Production and Packaging

Tierra Farms
11.2017 - 12.2018

Convention Operations Manager

Foam Brain Games
01.2016 - 08.2017

Assistant Brewer/Cellarman

Old Saratoga Brewing
03.2015 - 12.2015

Assistant Brewer/Cellarman/Packaging

Deep Ellum Brewing Co.
08.2013 - 09.2014

Some College (No Degree) -

University of North TX

Diploma -

Denton High School