Trish Y. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leading QC/QA to achieve consistent product quality integrity and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvements in production, processing, and packaging.Creating and developing an innovation management system to coordinate product development activities with portfolio optimization, strategic alignment, and resource planning. Laying the groundwork for a rigorous and holistic framework for visibility and oversight of the innovation pipeline.

Toronto, Canada Area

As the Quality Control Manager, Trish helped the Brewmaster in building and implementing quality programs throughout the brewery. She also put together and launched Brunswick's Lab Services to provide on-demand QC support to address the Ontario craft brewing industry's Quality needs.

Toronto, Canada Area

Created and designed a brewery quality management system while executing a quality control plan within the context of a fast-paced and dynamic start-up environment.Performed physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensory analyses on multiple beer brands, ready-to-drink beverages, and non-alcoholic beers through all stages of the manufacturing process. Collating, analyzing and reporting on quality results, trends, and outliers.Conducted investigatory analyses for recipe and… Show more Created and designed a brewery quality management system while executing a quality control plan within the context of a fast-paced and dynamic start-up environment.Performed physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensory analyses on multiple beer brands, ready-to-drink beverages, and non-alcoholic beers through all stages of the manufacturing process. Collating, analyzing and reporting on quality results, trends, and outliers.Conducted investigatory analyses for recipe and product development, and process and product improvements; aiding other production departments in auditing and troubleshooting.Mentored and trained lab and facility staff on general manufacturing and quality best practices, and the fundamentals of sensory evaluation. Show less

While in her position as the Quality Assurance Technician (see position description below), Trish was also given the role of the newly created Sustainability Coordinator at Steam Whistle Brewing to manage and guide the environmental stewardship at the brewery:Created a master spreadsheet to track and monitor sustainability KPI's. Performed routine data collection and analysis for internal sustainability reporting. Liaised with municipal and provincial ministries and officers… Show more While in her position as the Quality Assurance Technician (see position description below), Trish was also given the role of the newly created Sustainability Coordinator at Steam Whistle Brewing to manage and guide the environmental stewardship at the brewery:Created a master spreadsheet to track and monitor sustainability KPI's. Performed routine data collection and analysis for internal sustainability reporting. Liaised with municipal and provincial ministries and officers to ensure health and environmental compliance to relevant regulations. Educated all staff on sustainability policies, championed efficiency and sustainability messaging, planned continuous improvement projects, and increased facility efficiencies while finding cost-savings and new revenue streams. Show less

Managed a quality program involving all steps of the brewing process and all staff, ensuring safety and quality were achieved in a supportive, collaborative, and professional manner.Collaborated with the Brewing, Packaging, and Maintenance teams to investigate and audit procedures, equipment, and processes. Worked together to strategically plan and execute continuous improvement projects.Teamed up with the Retail and Events, Marketing, Creative, and Communication departments to… Show more Managed a quality program involving all steps of the brewing process and all staff, ensuring safety and quality were achieved in a supportive, collaborative, and professional manner.Collaborated with the Brewing, Packaging, and Maintenance teams to investigate and audit procedures, equipment, and processes. Worked together to strategically plan and execute continuous improvement projects.Teamed up with the Retail and Events, Marketing, Creative, and Communication departments to provide staff training and information to ensure accuracy during the creation of materials related to the brewing, manufacturing, and sensory of Steam Whistle Pilsner for staff and customers. Show less

Represented Steam Whistle Brewing out in the field and at the front of house, ensuring everyone who came into contact with the brand had a warm, friendly, and enjoyable "Good Beer Folks" experience. Conducted brewery tours, worked off-site samplings at licensees and venues across the city, and bartended on-site events. Developed strong customer service, public-speaking, and interpersonal skills, as well as time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.

M.Eng, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering

B.A.Sc, Engineering Chemistry

Activities and Societies: EngSoc Marketing Committee Member (1 year)

Level 1 - Certified Beer Server

The Cicerone Certified Beer Server exam assesses the fundamental beer service skills and knowledge required to serve today’s wide range.

Level 2 - Beer Specialist

This course provided a detailed look into brewing ingredients and processes, draught systems, and beer and food pairings with further.

Level 1 - Beer Enthusiast

An introduction to the basics of brewing ingredients and processes, tasting concepts, pouring and serving concepts, and food and beer.

Sensory Panel Management, Sensory Studies

The first line of quality control and product evaluation in any brewery is formed by a trained taste panel. By effectively utilizing taste.