Maria Escalante
Paso Robles
Summary
Dedicated Cellar Worker with 22 years of experience in wine production, skilled in fermentation processes. Proven ability to manage cellar operation, ensure quality and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech 3
E&J Gallo Winery
San Miguel
08.2012 - 01.2026
- Executed daily work orders, including setup, sanitation and cleanup of all cellar equipment.
- Oversaw all wine movements, including pressing, draining, racking, blending and filtration.
- Transferred and clean tanks to preserve wine quality and prevent contamination.
- Helped train new cellar staff and seasonal harvest workers.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently using pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Organized warehouse inventory to maintain optimal storage conditions and accessibility.
- Operated forklift to move materials around the warehouse safely.
Cellar Worker
Courtside Cellars Winery
San Miguel
09.2003 - 08.2012
- Organized and maintained barrels, ensuring proper storage.
- Demonstrated expertise in barrel operations, including filling and topping.
- Administered chemical additions to wine and juice for optimal flavor.
- Sanitized wine lines and pumps to prevent contamination of wine.
- Obtained and maintained forklift certification
Skills
- Winery equipment: pumps, presses, filters, forklifts
- Proficient with winery inventory
- Strong work ethic and excellent working relationships with employees, management, clients and suppliers
- Barrel operations
- Chemical additions
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Shipping and receiving
Timeline
Tech 3
E&J Gallo Winery
08.2012 - 01.2026
Cellar Worker
Courtside Cellars Winery
09.2003 - 08.2012