Michael Gray
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated brewer looking to continue growing in the beer industry. With the long term goal of combining years of leadership with my love of craft beer.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Brewer
Trumer Pilsner
Berkeley, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Responsible for wort production and yeast management while operating a semi-automated 50bbl brewhouse.
- Performed weekly CIPs of brewing vessels involving the use of caustic detergent and peracetic acid.
- Daily communication with cellar team to ensure all wort knockout lines were properly cleaned and sterilized in a timely manner in order to avoid delays.
- Daily communication with lab and leadership regarding daily pitch rates and post knock out yeast cell counts.
- Relayed and documented all mechanical and software issues to the proper team members to prevent unnecessary down time.
- Regularly updated with leadership regarding any issues or trends with the brewing process and product and offered resolutions to production issues.
Shift Brewer
Trumer Pilsner
Berkeley, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Responsible for wort production and yeast management while operating a semi-automated 50bbl brewhouse.
- Performed weekly CIPs of brewing vessels involving the use of caustic detergent and peracetic acid.
- Daily communication with cellar team to ensure all wort knockout lines were properly cleaned and sterilized in a timely manner in order to avoid delays.
- Daily communication with lab and leadership regarding daily pitch rates and post knock out yeast cell counts.
- Relayed and documented all mechanical and software issues to the proper team members to prevent unnecessary down time.
- Regularly updated with leadership regarding any issues or trends with the brewing process and product and offered resolutions to production issues.
Lead Brewer/Trainer
21st Amendment Brewery
San Leandro, CA
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked closely with quality control teams for ensuring consistency across multiple batches of brews produced.
- Troubleshot issues within brewing equipment promptly to minimize downtime while maintaining high-quality outputs.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Contributed to increased production efficiency by optimizing equipment setup and maintenance procedures.
- Developed and implemented brewhouse/cellar SOP’s to increase efficiency and accountability.
- Trained all new hires in all cellar, brewhouse and plant processes.
- Developed training plans for new hires dependent on individual abilities and needs.
Shift Brewer
21st Amendment Brewery
San Leandro, CA
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Responsible for wort production, cellaring/fermentation management and filtration via a GEA 100bbl brewhouse and centrifuge while following all company SOP's and safety guidelines.
- Cleaned and sterilized all wort and beer transfer lines and vessels following all company best practices.
Operations Manager
Marriott Hotels
Bay Area, CA
11.2014 - 09.2021
- Coordinated resource allocation to optimize operational effectiveness across departments.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
Education
WBA Concise Course In Brewing Technology - Brewing Processes And Ingredient Study
Siebel Institute/World Brewing Academy
Chicago, IL04-2024
Associate of Arts - Social Psychology
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASkills
- Great attention to detail
- Passionate to make the best product possible and to share my love of beer with others
- Ability to multitask and remain focused during stressful situations
- Good manufacturing practices
- Strong ability to manage time to ensure product and labor efficiency
Timeline
Shift Brewer
Trumer Pilsner
03.2025 - Current
Shift Brewer
Trumer Pilsner
03.2025 - Current
Lead Brewer/Trainer
21st Amendment Brewery
09.2024 - 03.2025
Shift Brewer
21st Amendment Brewery
01.2022 - 09.2024
Operations Manager
Marriott Hotels
11.2014 - 09.2021
WBA Concise Course In Brewing Technology - Brewing Processes And Ingredient Study
Siebel Institute/World Brewing Academy
Associate of Arts - Social Psychology
De Anza College