Knowledgeable Brewer well-versed in all parts of brewing such as grain milling, storage requirements and customer service. Familiar with standard manufacturing practices and procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Mikkeller San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.2021 - 04.2023
Planned and executed full production and logistics schedule for the organization.
hands on experience overseeing the following Direct reports; (warehouse manager/production manager/head of Innovation/maintenance manager/QA,QC manager)
Planned, aided in preparation, and execute budgets for operations.
Developed, coached, and counseled l team members to grow in current and future roles.
Established and managed a MMS system to organize/track and utilize the equipment, infrastructure and maintenance dept.
established and lead safety committee that investigated, reported, recorded, investigated and implemented improvements per OSHA requirements
Production Manager
Mikkeller San Diego
San Diego , CA
10.2019 - 06.2021
Oversaw and managed the brewing and packaging operations on a day-to-day basis.
Maintained and ensured consistent and sound brewing procedures and practices for all tasks through formalized SOP’s, training, and certifications as needed.
Audited processes to maximize efficiency and make continual improvements to quality, safety, profitability, and sustainability initiatives.
Conducted ongoing evaluation and management of the processes of work, beer, and packaging quality on a daily basis.
Brewing Manager/Head Brewer
Modern Times Brewery
San Diego, CA
02.2018 - 10.2019
Management, supervision and development of all cellar persons and brewers.
Ensure brewing is carried out in a safe, efficient and timely manner that meet defined quality standards.
Performing process control checks and monitoring results to ensure quality standards are met.
Performing monthly inventory on brewing materials and consumables for beer production
Managed brew and transfer scheduling to ensure production was completed in timely and efficient manner
Created and executed various process improvement projects
Production Manager
Marble Brewing Co
Albuquerque, NM
08.2016 - 02.2018
Enforced consistent and efficient standards for operation on all brewing and packaging equipment, including CIP and maintenance.
Audited processes to maximize efficiency and make continual improvements to quality, safety, profitability, and sustainability initiatives.
Developed a safe, accountable, collaborative, and enjoyable work environment that ensured the production team members could grows in both skill and professional development.
Brewer
Marble Brewery
Albuquerque, NM
06.2015 - 07.2016
Assistant Brewer
Oceanside Aleworks /Culture Brewing
San Diego , CA
09.2014 - 06.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
05.2005 - 03.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance (in Process)
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
02.2024
Alumni - Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering
American Brewers Guild
11.2016
Certificate - Intensive Brewing Science for Practical Brewing
UC DAVIS
08.2009
Skills
8 years experience in a manufacturing Brewing environment,
Technical brewing knowledge (UC Davis /American Brewers Guild)
6 years related experience training in a production brewing environment
Inventory coordination
Plant Efficiency and Safety management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Demand planning / order fulfillment
Vendor management
Quality Assurance oversight
Oversight on new process and product development implementation
Extensive Experience in Brewery Team management
Timeline
Director of Operations
Mikkeller San Diego
06.2021 - 04.2023
Production Manager
Mikkeller San Diego
10.2019 - 06.2021
Brewing Manager/Head Brewer
Modern Times Brewery
02.2018 - 10.2019
Production Manager
Marble Brewing Co
08.2016 - 02.2018
Brewer
Marble Brewery
06.2015 - 07.2016
Assistant Brewer
Oceanside Aleworks /Culture Brewing
09.2014 - 06.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
05.2005 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance (in Process)
University of Maryland - College Park
Alumni - Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering
American Brewers Guild
Certificate - Intensive Brewing Science for Practical Brewing