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AUSTRALIAN
INTERNATIONAL BEER AWARDS 2008
Associate Judge
THE COUNTRY BREWER
2004 - 2006
Shop manager
UNIVERSITY OF
BALLARAT 2004 - 2006
Graduate Certificate
in Brewing
UNIVERSITY OF
WESTERN SYDNEY 2001 - 2003
Bachelor of Arts
(Communications)
PROFILE
Keen, energetic and
enthusiastic about what he does, Sam gives 100% when he commits to
something. He is a good multi-tasker, problem solver and not afraid
of a challenge. During his time in the brewing industry he has had
been involved with all facets of the brewing process. He enjoys
working in a team and thrives from his relationships with others. He
is dedicated and will see a job completed with thoroughness and
accuracy.
CAREER HISTORY
AUSTRALIAN
INDEPENDENT BREWERS (2006-Present)
Production Brewer
Role encompassed all
areas of brewery operation and management which required
multi-tasking and problem solving on a daily basis in areas to do
with stock management, often in times which required improvisation
as well as trouble shooting issues with the maintenance and repair
of machinery and assorted equipment. Building relationships with
suppliers and organising a team of brewers in shift rotation.
- Organising a team of brewers in
shift rotation
- Brewhouse operation
- Brewing of a large range of beers
styles, RTD’s & fruit juices
- Recipe development
- Fermentation management
- DE Filtration
- Lab analysis (including
spectrophotometer, alcolyzer, density meter, pH meter, turbidity
meter, microscopic analysis including cell counts and yeast
viability)
- Quality control
- Sensory analysis
- Client relations
- Machinery maintenance & repair
- Forklift driving
- Warehouse management
- Release of beer to packaging line
- Raw material ordering
- Stock control
- HACCP plan implementation
- OH&S implementation
- Chemical management
- CIP method development
- Brewery design and expansion
- Production planning
- Keg racking
- Bottling & Packaging
THE COUNTRY BREWER –
Shop manager (2004-2006)
Role involved
dealing with the general public through giving advice to new and
experienced homebrewers in store. Organising and running information
days and developing a relationship with customers.
- Management of stock levels
- Ordering
- Promotions
- Advertising
- Till operation and balancing
EARLY EMPLOYMENT
DEPARTMENT OF
IMMIGRATION – One month contract (January 2003)
Duties included
managing a number of properties in different locations, dealing with
newly arrived refugees with the aid of translators. Setting up
accommodation on arrival and sorting out care packages for the new
arrivals.
CALCUTTA CRICKET
CLUB – Head waiter (2000-2004)
Duties included
organising wait staff, handling complaints, balancing the till
whilst managing a number of tables & double bookings.
AT YOUR SERVICE DRY
CLEANING – Counter worker (1999-2004)
Duties included
dealing with the general public, taking in garments, operating a
till and some facets of the dry cleaning process.
LIBERTY SIGNS –
Casual sign construction assistant (1998-2004)
Duties included the
fabrication and construction of signage ranging from shop fronts to
cars.
QUALIFICATIONS /
EDUCATION
NORTHERN BEACHES
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1995-2000
Completed Higher
School Certification - UAI 72.5
Prefect – 2000
UNIVERSITY OF
WESTERN SYDNEY 2001-2003
Bachelor of Arts
(Communications)
ROYAL BEER CO. –
TONGA 2002
2 months brewery work
experience
UNIVERSITY OF
BALLARAT 2004-2006
Graduate Certificate
in Brewing
AUSTRALIAN
INTERNATIONAL BEER AWARDS 2008
Associate Judge
FORKLIFT DRIVING
LICENCE 4 years
REFEREES
AUS WORK Shawn
Miles – Owner / Operator
The
Country Brewer
(+612) 9896 1366
UK WORK Nicholas
Ricketts – Brewing Consultant
(+44) 7878 563398
nick.ricketts@gmx.net
PERSONAL Greg
Emerson – Joint Partner
Emerson, Randall & Young Chartered Accountants
(+612) 9241 3773
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