Nicholas Micio
Orefield,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Excellent knowledge of land stewardship practices coupled with great partner relationships skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy while maintaining a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Driven to provide exceptional service to help people explore and connect to natural areas. Pursuing a rewarding full time job to continue a life long passion for land and wildlife conservation for current and future generations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Grouse Hunt Farms
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Oversaw 42 employees and created daily production schedule based on customer PO's and current inventories.
- Developed and maintained relationships with extensive list of customers.
- Completed appropriate training certifications in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Penn State Better Food Processing School.
- Conducted daily and weekly safe food record keeping in accordance with our company SQF program.
Brewery Operations Manager
Saucony Creek Brewing Company
10.2014 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily operations, created standard sperating procedures, managed production schedules.
- Worked closely with local hop growers and local maltsters to create PA Preferred beers.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering product on-time and within financial constraints.
- Maintained a database on brewing records and quality control checks.
Brewer
Fegley's Brewworks
09.2011 - 10.2014
- Enhanced beer quality by monitoring fermentation processes and conducting regular specific gravity and pH checks.
- Ensured consistent product quality by carefully following standard operating procedures during all stages of brewing.
- Attending workshops, seminars and networking events within the craft beer community.
Brewer
Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewing Company
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Made brewers wort to specification and conducted laboratory test to ensure proper quality
- Collaborated with head brewer to develop new recipes and improve existing products based on customer feedback.
- Promoted brewery visibility by representing the company at trade shows, conferences, and other industry events.
Arborist
Saco Treeworks
04.2005 - 08.2009
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and existing vegetation.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and wood chippers to clear brush and trees to create minimal visual impact.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Increased property safety through the removal of hazardous trees and limbs, reducing potential damage risks.
Biological Technician
White Mountain National Forest
08.2004 - 07.2009
- Conducted bird surveys throughout the Saco Ranger District of WMNF.
- Team member in stream restoration projects conserving and establishing native trout habitat.
- Conducted botanical surveys identifying rare and endangered species and their ecosystems.
- Maintained established wildlife openings.
- Marked timber and preserved wildlife trees for winter timber sales.
- Trained by the Forest Service in fire fighting and deployed with a crew of 20 personal throughout the country.
Trail Crew Leader
White Mountain National Forest
04.2001 - 08.2004
- Lead crews of 10-15 trail crew workers on trail maintenance and trail construction projects
- Ensured proper signage along trails, aiding hikers in navigation.
- Performed routine equipment inspections to ensure optimal functionality during operations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Installed and maintained drainage systems.
- Promoted environmental awareness by educating visitors on Leave No Trace principles and park regulations.
- Assisted in the prevention of erosion by constructing rock walls, water bars, and check dams.
Education
Online Certificate - Geographic Information System
Michigan State University
12.2024
Brewing Science And Engineering Degree - Brewing
American Brewers Guild
Middlebury, VT08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA06.2000
Skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- GPS Navigation
- Plant Identification
- Team leadership in trail maintenance and construction
- Chainsaw use - Certified Class B Sawyer by the National Forest Service
- Wilderness First Aid Certified
- Data Collection and Record Keeping
- Project management and presentation
- Maintaining positive customer relationships
Timeline
Plant Manager
Grouse Hunt Farms
04.2024 - 07.2024
Brewery Operations Manager
Saucony Creek Brewing Company
10.2014 - 03.2024
Brewer
Fegley's Brewworks
09.2011 - 10.2014
Brewer
Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewing Company
07.2009 - 08.2011
Arborist
Saco Treeworks
04.2005 - 08.2009
Biological Technician
White Mountain National Forest
08.2004 - 07.2009
Trail Crew Leader
White Mountain National Forest
04.2001 - 08.2004
Online Certificate - Geographic Information System
Michigan State University
Brewing Science And Engineering Degree - Brewing
American Brewers Guild
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences
Pennsylvania State University
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