Aria Bakker
Chilliwack,Canada
Summary
Currently working on sales skills in the Automotive Industry, having reached Top Sales Advisor four times in the first six months of career change. Hardworking, passionate, and independent with strong organizational skills eager to secure suited positions that provide positive growth and development, with equitable financial compensation. Ready to help or lead a team to achieve company goals. Experienced laboratory and quality technician, with a few years of management experience overseas. Having many other skills through various past roles with diverse responsibilities leads to varied interests and a desire to learn and be part of a positive productive team and environment. Also an accomplished classical vocalist and pianist with years of semi-professional performance experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Advisor
Murray Mazda
02.2023 - Current
- Advise customers with information on New and used vehicles.
- Create social media posts to advertise vehicle inventory
- Schedule and coordinate appointments with customers
- Finalize vehicle sales and deliver sold units
- Demonstrate products to help customers before making purchases.
- Achieved Top Sales Advisor 4 months out of first 6 months in industry
Quality Control Analyst
Molson Coors
06.2022 - 11.2022
- All quality checks and analysis on all stages of beer from fermentation to finished product
- Gas Chromatography for fermentation tracking
- Sodium, Haze, Zinc, Foam, Bitterness Analysis
- Sample collection and preparation
- Instrument calibration and data entry
- Sensory analysis
- Chemical Preparation
- Micro Analysis and Preparation
- Glycol Analysis
- Inspected Product and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Created and maintained several databases to track statistical data
Lessons CoOrdinator
Long and McQuade
01.2022 - 06.2022
- All administration for lesson center
- Sign Up of students for lessons
- Hiring of Teachers
Laboratory Leader
Pernod, Ricard Winemakers
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Oversee all Laboratory operations year round and at harvest while liaising with site staff and winemaking team
- Maintain all equipment operation, calibrate accordingly, and organize yearly service contracts and support
- CAPEX reporting and generation, budget support with Senior Winemaker, conduct internal audits
- Hiring of permanent and casual Laboratory Staff
- Stock Ordering and Maintenance of all equipment
- Internal and External Proficiency Testing
- Organize WECS certifications, Multi Residue analysis, post bottling analysis, High Risk and End of Month analysis
- Implemented Start-Up of Micro Analysis at Blenheim Winery
- Cask Line analysis procedure development
- Gallery Plus introduction and setup in Laboratory
- Research into Brett Analysis using VinoBrett PCR
- Decanter Trial Research Analysis
- Health and Safety Representative
Laboratory Technician
Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand
08.2017 - 02.2019
- In-depth use and understanding of FOSS SO2 Winescan FTIR Analyzer and Software
- Instrumental in production of new regional variety ‘Zweigelt’ which was developed into standalone Showcase Series wine for Brancott Estate
- Spectrophotometer operation for Enzymatic, Phenolic, and Colour Analysis
- Understanding and use of WIPS wine software
- Recycling and Zero Waste Team Member
- Organization of Wine Library
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
Laboratory Technician
Marisco Wines
01.2017 - 05.2017
- All WET Chemistry Analysis for Harvest
- Enzymatic Analysis
- Vintrace Operation
- Cellar work including punch downs and additions
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
Laboratory Technician
Joel Gott Wines
08.2016 - 11.2016
- FOSS Oenofoss Operation
- Brix and Temp using refractometer and DMA
- Centrifugation, Fining Trial Preparation
- Malic Fermentation Tracking
- Blend Trial Preparation
- Press Cuts
- Vintrace Operation
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
Cellar Door/Laboratory Technician
Tyrrell’s Wines
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Wine tasting and sales in cellar door and for private club members
- WET Chemistry application for all laboratory analysis, sulphur, pH, TA, CO2, Alcohol, Brix, Temp
- Yeast counts by Microscopy
- Introduction to use of HPLC
- Bentonite trial work
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
Cellar Hand/Cellar Door
Dirty Laundry Vineyards
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Provide Wine Tastings and sell product
- Fruit Processing and sorting, line set ups, press operation and cleaning, transfers, tank cleaning, punch downs
- Inoculations, basic lab analysis, barrel topping, general cellar cleaning
Voice and Piano Teacher
Long and McQuade Music
01.2008 - 06.2014
- Provide one on one Voice and/or Piano instruction
Education
WSET Level 3( Wine Spirits Education Trust) - Wine And Spirits
04.2016
Grade 10 Voice With Honours - Music/Singing
2010
ARCT Music Theory Certificate - Music Theory, History And Analysis
2010
Grade 9 Piano Certificate - Piano
2010
High School Diploma -
06.2005
Skills
- Computer Literate in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Excellent Multitasker
- Great Presentation and Public speaking ability
- Self Motivated
- Dependable
- Creative
- Open Minded, Flexible and Adaptable
- Curious, Organized, Honest
- Fast Learner, Strong Memory and Attention to Detail
- Sales proficiency
- Product knowledge
- Client assistance
Accomplishments
- Lead female role of ‘Anna’ in Blenheim Musical Theatre’s production of ‘The King and I’ 2020
- Lead Steward @ the Marlborough Wine Show 2020
- Lead female role of ‘Christine’ in Blenheim Musical Theatre’s production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ 2019
- Lead Steward @ the Marlborough Wine Show 2019
- Steward @ the Marlborough Wine Show 2018
- Piano accompanist for Marlborough Singers
- Crucial Developer of Showcase Series Zweigelt for Brancott Estate Wines 2018
Timeline
Product Advisor - Murray Mazda
02.2023 - Current
Quality Control Analyst - Molson Coors
06.2022 - 11.2022
Lessons CoOrdinator - Long and McQuade
01.2022 - 06.2022
Laboratory Leader - Pernod, Ricard Winemakers
02.2019 - 08.2021
Laboratory Technician - Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand
08.2017 - 02.2019
Laboratory Technician - Marisco Wines
01.2017 - 05.2017
Laboratory Technician - Joel Gott Wines
08.2016 - 11.2016
Cellar Door/Laboratory Technician - Tyrrell’s Wines
07.2015 - 06.2016
Cellar Hand/Cellar Door - Dirty Laundry Vineyards
06.2014 - 11.2014
Voice and Piano Teacher - Long and McQuade Music
01.2008 - 06.2014
Sydney TAFE - WSET Level 3( Wine Spirits Education Trust), Wine And Spirits
Royal Conservatory of Music - Grade 10 Voice With Honours, Music/Singing
Royal Conservatory of Music - ARCT Music Theory Certificate , Music Theory, History And Analysis
Royal Conservatory of Music - Grade 9 Piano Certificate, Piano
Sardis Senior Secondary - High School Diploma,
Interests
Music, Opera, Dance, Travel, Wine, Food, Yoga, Flight, History, Animals, Nature, Astronomy and Astrology, Natural Health
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