Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Visalia, CA ***** 559-***-**** ad6pvm@r.postjobfree.com

MIGUEL NEVAREZ

Proficient assistant winemaker bringing 6 years of experience in field and strong commitment to safety. Dependable and hardworking with good understanding of leadership, responsibility, trustworthy, lab and wine processing equipment. Offering expertise gained during 18+ years in field.

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

SKILLS ● Filtration techniques

● Quality control analysis

● Tasting proficiency

● Sensory evaluation

● Blending techniques

● Organizational skills

● Decision making

● Time management

Fermentation

management

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● Problem solving

● Wine stabilization

● Team collaboration

ASSISTANT WINEMAKER 05/2018 to 01/2024

The Wine Group, Fresno, CA

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 06/2005 to 05/2018

The Wine Group, Fresno, CA

WORK HISTORY

Enhanced wine quality by implementing rigorous fermentation monitoring and management techniques.

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Improved winery efficiency through the development and implementation of detailed harvest plans.

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● Communicated processing instructions to other workers.

● Streamlined bottling processes by designing and executing efficient production schedules. Evaluated wine samples for quality control purposes, promptly identifying and rectifying any potential issues to maintain the highest standards in finished products.

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Optimized cellar organization through diligent space planning and precise allocation of resources to meet production needs.

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Safeguarded wine quality by managing tanks inventory, including cleaning, sanitizing, filling, stacking, topping off, and sampling finished products.

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Increased staff knowledge of winemaking processes through regular training sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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● Ensured consistent wine profiles by conducting meticulous blending trials and adjustments. Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.

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Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.

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Adapted quickly to changes in test protocols or methodologies, maintaining productivity during periods of transition.

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● Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.

● Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.

● Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues. California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA

Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, 06/2005

Merced North High School, Merced, CA

GED, 06/1994

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS Certification of Special Study in Enology - CSU, Fresno 2013.

● Medical and dental Assistants, Galen College - June 4, 1997-1998 Spanish

Native or Bilingual

LANGUAGES

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