Victor Montez

• Brewed or overseen production of 23,000 BBLs of beer and non-alcoholic beverages consisting of Sodas, Coffee (hot flashed and cold brew) RTD spritzers of water ( Carbonated , mineral , hemp , hop) Tea's ( Tea Leaf Extraction, Kava extraction , Olive Leaf Extraction), Hard Seltzers, THC / Delta-9 RTD's with terpene extractions .
• Achieved consistent flavor profiles across multiple batches by diligently monitoring key brewing parameters such as temperature, pH levels, and gravity measurements.
• Yeast management skills , checking viability and vitals for multiple strains , harvesting, cleaning or propagating.
• PCR, HCP , ATP lab procedures to help maintain quality.
• Recipe Development for in house products or for potential clients. As well, helping maintain our contracts brands, ensuring a stable shelf life, and consistent flavor profile.
• Led staff training programs on safety protocols and standard operating procedures, promoting a safe working environment within the brewery.
• Increased production efficiency through the optimization of brewing / packaging schedules.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures
• Developed innovative beer recipes, resulting in a diverse product portfolio appealing to various customer preferences. As well, as creating or producing award winning beers.
• Maintains ordering and inventory for over 26 brands both raw material & packaging materials.
• Handles all reports for brewing , cellaring, end of the month or quarterly reports, C.O.A's, P.O's, BOL's, or Invoicing for our many distribution companies & contracts.
• Handles preventative, periodical or routine maintenance on all machinery and equipment.

• Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
• Collaborated with clients or contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
• Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations to match clients vision.
• Refurbished, restored or built furniture.
• Designed & Built : coffee shops, a gallery, a wine bar, and a record store.

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• Checked specific gravity and pH of batches.
• Maintained an organized environment.
• Managed inventory levels, ordering materials as needed to maintain optimal brewery operations.
• Raised the standard of sanitation / cleaning procedures.
• Helped create very unique brands.
• Ran packaging department using a two head bottler.

• Handled purchase orders , deliveries and draft cleaning for many accounts.
• Cellar work : Manually cleaning vessels and scrubbing parts.
• Packaging : filling kegs
• Building manifolds and draft systems
• Managed outside bar, and off-site Kiosk / events.
• Worked in the kitchen as a cook, and other restaurant positions.
• Made Bio-Diesel from recycled fry oil