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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Managing all aspects of the brewery from brewing to packaging. Also working in business development of contract brewing side by setting prices, cost break downs and working with customers. Production scheduling for a 50HL brewery with 3 packaging lines. (Bottling, Kegging and Canning.) Quality control including lab work and continuous improvement. This included handling CRD water testing and other regulations through self reporting procedures. Staffing across multiple areas with different skillsets and creating cross training programs to enhance productivity. Hiring and performance management of staff. Hands on brewing, cellaring, and packaging as well as doing routine maintenance and troubleshooting machinery.Responsible for maintaining and improving inventory software. Sourcing and negotiating raw materials. Setting rules and standards for ordering and levels for improved cashflow. Administered payroll through Quickbooks for all staff and handling Worksafe BC claims. Logistics of delivering products to the government liquor board in BC as well as other provinces across Canada.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Brewing and Cellaring management with a team of 4 brewers.Quality Control. New recipe development.Legacy recipe redesign.Process improvements and project implementation.Additional Accomplishments:Mystic Haze Pale Ale - Best in Class Fest-Of-Ale

Vancouver, Canada Area

Production scheduling for 3 breweries across BC as well as handling the sourcing of raw ingredients for all locations. Training and mentoring for 5 brewers in all aspects of beer production. Designing all recipes for the breweries including the start up core lines, various series, and barrel aged products. I’m very focused on always evolving the recipes through new ingredients and processes to either raise the quality, lower the cost, and enhance the flavour. As well I have a track record of proven recipe development on old world styles, often with modern twists. Designed and commissioned a steam based 25 HL brewery. Commissioned 2 Wild Goose canning lines, Pak Leader inline labeler, and SKA Nimbus Can Depal. Set brewery standards for quality, maintenance and safety and integrated them across all teams developing relevant KPI’s Created a flavoured vodka brand Lemon Daddy in the spirits category. www.lemondaddy.caConsulted with HYTN THC Beverages on creation and production of THC based soda. www.hytn.lifeCreated a cider with Taves Estate Cidery and contract brewed as Shop Cider Additional Accomplishmentso The Wobbly Code Amber Lager – Gold 2020 Canadian Brewing Awardso Yoga Pants Cucumber Sour – Gold 2019 BC Beer Awardso Hashtag Basic Pilsner – Bronze 2019 BC Beer Awards

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Commissioned a 10 HL steam brewery and taproom.Created all core beers and seasonal releases, this included developing a sour beer program and a barrel aging program. Led the initiative to implement Ekos brewery management software. Worked closely with other breweries in Alberta to increase awareness and sales. Scheduled all of production and sourced all ingredients. Additional Accomplishmentso Beets by Sinden Sour – Gold 2021 Canadian Brewing Awardso Cornerstone IPA – Gold 2021 Alberta Beer Awardso Pond Surfer California Common – Bronze 2020 Canadian Brewing Awardso Prairie Fire Rauchbier – Gold 2020 Canadian Brewing Awardso Pond Surfer California Common – Bronze 2019 Canadian Brewing Awardso Prairie Fire Rauchbier – Gold 2019 Canadian Brewing Awardso Brewery of the Year – Bronze 2019 Alberta Brewing Awardso Pond Surfer California Common – Gold 2019 Alberta Brewing Awardso Forged Rye Amber – Silver 2019 Alberta Brewing Awardso Beets by Sinden Sour – Bronze 2019 Alberta Brewing Awardso Prairie Fire Rauchbier – Bronze 2019 Alberta Brewing Awardso Pond Surfer California Common – Silver 2018 Alberta Brewing Awardso Beets by Sinden Sour – Bronze 2018 Alberta Brewing Awards

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Managed staffing, sourcing, and production at a 15,000hectolitre brewery with distribution to BC and Alberta.Purchaser for raw goods and inventory management andcontrols of both finished and raw goods.Master scheduling of brews and packaging based on demand,also implementation of forecasting tools to improve the process.Implementing quality programs for the packaging lines. Forexample seam checks with manual tear downs.Increasing efficiency and yield through all can, keg and bottles.Collaborating on new product introductions from beer conceptto final release.

Victoria, Bc, Canada

Managed a team of up to 40 people within the Printed Circuit Board, Material Handling and Final Meter Assembly groups across 3 shifts daily.Coaching and mentoring team members and ensuring high productivity, quality and safety.Developing and reporting on production metrics and creating strategies to maximize throughput.Implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts and designs. This includes small kaizens to large projects.Communicate between cross functional teams to achieve big picture goals for the business.Schedule routine production functions as well as reacting to unforeseen needs.

Calgary, Canada Area

Leader of the transportation department within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities are cost reduction and velocity of shipments by creating new processes and methods within the supply chain.Also focused on customer facing projects to solve complex logistics problems and lower overall costs of doing business.Evaluation and presenting various metrics and projects to senior management within GE. Weekly reporting on costs and payment schedules.International customs expertise initiatives to ensure compliance and mentor others. This included documenting processes and identifying gaps

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