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Rochester, Ny

Spent eight months visiting multiple businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Sites included Bulleit Distilling Co. in Shelbyville, KY, Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington, IN, and Black Button in Rochester, NY. Developed a working knowledge of operations in distilled spirits plants. Obtained knowledge in distribution, sales, fine wine, and category management for spirits and wine at Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) in Dallas, TX. • Developed a Pink Gin recipe and conducted… Show more Spent eight months visiting multiple businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Sites included Bulleit Distilling Co. in Shelbyville, KY, Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington, IN, and Black Button in Rochester, NY. Developed a working knowledge of operations in distilled spirits plants. Obtained knowledge in distribution, sales, fine wine, and category management for spirits and wine at Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) in Dallas, TX. • Developed a Pink Gin recipe and conducted tasting panels for R&D. • Performed distillation for vodka, gin, and bourbon (troubleshooting). • Analyzed quantitative and qualitative testing (ABV and sensory panel). • Performed safe forklift practices (tank gauging, stacking and unstacking, and transfer). • Performed sensory panels for research and development (blending bourbon, and flavor composition of vodka). Show less

Macon, Ga

Spent four months in the agriculture sales sector. Was mentored by one of the area’s top sales representatives and coordinated inventory management for five members of the middle Georgia team. Completed the Peanut and Soybean Scout School training course at University of Georgia in Tifton, Georgia. Compiled data research for the breeding and agronomist team. • Dedicated time to facilitate stock count for pods and pallets of cotton seed for six sales reps throughout the middle Georgia area… Show more Spent four months in the agriculture sales sector. Was mentored by one of the area’s top sales representatives and coordinated inventory management for five members of the middle Georgia team. Completed the Peanut and Soybean Scout School training course at University of Georgia in Tifton, Georgia. Compiled data research for the breeding and agronomist team. • Dedicated time to facilitate stock count for pods and pallets of cotton seed for six sales reps throughout the middle Georgia area. • Participated in a model farm field day in Fort Valley, GA to support the demonstration of BASF products for local farmers and community participants. • Assisted the seed breeding and agronomist team with documentation of plant growth Show less

Operated as a night shift QA and QC technician for two site locations for an alternative sweetener plant. Observed and documented findings from sucrose sensory testing, production line checks and swaps, and sample transfers. Verified lot codes, and conducted product count and metal detection checks for runs throughout the night for both sites. • Arranged and conducted audits necessary to ensure food safety and plant GMPs. • Operated lab equipment pH meter, scales, and high performance… Show more Operated as a night shift QA and QC technician for two site locations for an alternative sweetener plant. Observed and documented findings from sucrose sensory testing, production line checks and swaps, and sample transfers. Verified lot codes, and conducted product count and metal detection checks for runs throughout the night for both sites. • Arranged and conducted audits necessary to ensure food safety and plant GMPs. • Operated lab equipment pH meter, scales, and high performance liquid chromatography). • Delivered microbial swabs on machinery throughout rotation of products during production. Show less

Napa, California, United States

Operated as a QA and QC technician for the harvest season at one of the founding wineries in the region. Facilitated quality checks for each stage of production from processing grapes to final product for bottling. Arranged tasting panels for various teams in the winery, including sales and marketing. • Performed chemical analyses of wines using a variety of methods, including titration and various analyzing equipment (e.g., microscope and sulfur). • Conducted fermentation monitoring… Show more Operated as a QA and QC technician for the harvest season at one of the founding wineries in the region. Facilitated quality checks for each stage of production from processing grapes to final product for bottling. Arranged tasting panels for various teams in the winery, including sales and marketing. • Performed chemical analyses of wines using a variety of methods, including titration and various analyzing equipment (e.g., microscope and sulfur). • Conducted fermentation monitoring and juice analysis (Brix, pH, TA, SO2, AA, MA, and G/F). • Assisted in grape receiving, crushing, pressing, racking, pomace-transfers, juicing, and most additions. Show less