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
DentonDiploma -
Denton High School
Denton, TX01.2000
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