Brewer

• Jul 2021 - Present

Head Brewer

• Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

-2020 James Beard Award Semi-finalists for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Producer -Executed and oversaw all aspects of wort production, fermentation, packaging, yeast management, quality control -Prepared final kegs for beer for sale in accordance to SOP’s for all tasting rooms affiliated with Border X Brewing -Performed all cleaning, sanitation, and preparatory tasks for tanks to receive wort/finished beer -Followed recipes and procedures to standards and specifications as set by Operations Manager -Innovated recipe development with regular use of brewery’s pilot system -Conducted chemical/biological testing of yeast, water, wort, beer as necessary -Ensured stocked inventory and procuring raw materials as needed -Worked with brewery staff to ensure a clean and safe work environment is maintained at all times -Adhered to proper clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocol -Assisted with additional tasks related to brewing operations and front of the house operations, as well as for most events (festivals, tastings, beer dinners, etc.) Show less

Assistant Brewer

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

• Operated all brewing equipment to produce wort that met specifications for yeast propagation.• Responsible for full cycle brewing process and operation of brewing equipment for beer production.• Monitored beer fermentation, notifying management of any concerns or issues.• Performed daily gravity sampling of beer and logged all data in accordance to SOP's.• Kegged finished beer for sale in Tasting Room.• Performed daily clean up and maintenance of brewery area.• Performed clean-in-place (CIP) on all brewing equipment/fermenters as required.• Created experimental "Speciality Beers" for the Tasting Room.• Recorded/maintained inventory of grains, hops, adjuncts/additives, and chemicals necessary for beer production.• Generated new beer recipes for the Brewing Department. • Assisted with additional tasks as required by Brewing/Production Department. Show less

Production Assistant

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

-Adhered to proper PPE protocol. -Utilized autoclave to ensure required materials and equipment are sterilized and ready to use when needed.-Prepped tubing and malt solution for flasks.-Assembled and filled 40L, 80L, 200L, 400L and Seed vessels in accordance with SOPs.-Sampled, tested gravity, and pitched yeast into 40L, 80L, 200L, 400L and Seed vessels in accordance with SOPs.-Harvested 40L, 80L, 200L, and 400L vessels for packaging in accordance with SOPs.-Operated the concentrator and ensures proper yeast concentration.-Obtained quality control samples for Quality Control and Quality Assurance Lab. -Calibrates and ensures accuracy of Clean Room equipment, including scale and pH probe.-Performed daily clean up and maintenance of Clean Room. Show less

Community Service Officer

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2015

•For two years, participated and completed the first-ever campus-wide building inspection program •Worked in a para-professional role providing administrative support to two full-time Emergency Management, Health and Safety professionals (data entry, maintaining a transparent system for hazard communication, building inspections, etc.) •Implemented procedures for identifying workplace hazards, reviewed and investigated incidents, and recommended timely corrections of unsafe conditions •Assisted in the implementation of a University-wide Fire and Life Safety inspection program using cutting edge software (Chimera) •Provided technical support in the transition of processes from an antiquated "paper" system into a hosted database (Chimera) •Maintained a professional demeanor in responding with inquiries from employees on various topics •Collaborated on presentations to educate employees regarding emergency equipment usage •Utilized Global Positioning Software (GPS)(ArcView) to collect emergency resource points •Organized and inventoried emergency response items in designated cache areas •Thoroughly inspected Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), Fire Extinguishers, and First-Aid Kits for public employee usage •Conducted night-walk services and library security services for campus community •Performed front counter services for the University Police Department •Performed traffic, parking, and crowd control for special events •Variety of other duties in support of the University Police Department Show less