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Michael Mac Donald

Inverness

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with experience in brewing beer , canning beer and the process of brewing as a whole.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Brewing Beer

Route 19 Brewing
02.2025 - Current

-Brewing beer .

-Doing gravity readings to keep an eye on the fermentation process.

-Cleaning tanks and hoses using caustic to make sure everything is clean and sterilized.

-Follow recipes to make specific beer.

-Keep record of fermentation process.

-Perform carbonation tests to make sure beer is at the proper carbonation level.

-Setting up equipment to start brewing process.

-Dismantling equipment to properly store equipment after brewing process.

Turf Technician

Cabot Cliffs
04.2015 - 10.2018
  • Educated staff on proper mowing techniques to prevent scalping or uneven growth patterns across the golf course.
  • Managed inventory of supplies and tools necessary for daily operations, ensuring availability when needed.
  • Prepared fields for sports events according to specific requirements, providing an exceptional playing surface for athletes.

Canning Beer

Route 19 Brewing
10.2024 - Current
  • Canned roughly 6000 cans of route 19’s IPA “1497”.
  • Have experience using a Cask canner to can beer.
  • Worked with a Domino AX 150i printer , used mainly for printing dates on cans.
  • Shipped beer to distributors across Nova Scotia.

Server

Route 19 Brewing
10.2024 - 11.2024


  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Prep Cook/dishwasher

Route 19 Brewing
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Lobster Fisherman Deckhand

Lloyd Macarthur
02.2018 - 05.2024


  • Ensured high-quality catch by carefully monitoring lobster health and adhering to strict handling procedures.
  • Mentored new lobster fishermen through sharing of knowledge, expertise, and best practices for fishing techniques.
  • Used GPS to located lobster traps and designated fishing areas.

Welder

Department of Natural Resources NS
12.2014 - 01.2015

Involved fabricating various metal structures using MIG welders SMAW welders.

Welder

Van Zutphens Contractors
07.2014 - 11.2014

Welded in a fabrication shop with other welders build structures such as windmill bases, wharf sections, road signs, barges , walk ramps. Helped repair heavy equipment.

Education

Diploma - Welding

NSCC Strait Area Campus
Port Hawkesbury Nova Scotia
05.2013

Skills

  • Canning beer
  • Brewing beer
  • Fabrication of metals
  • Blueprint reading
  • Aerial Boom lift operator
  • Yellow belt in quality control engineering
  • Can use many different tools used in welding and carpentry

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Brewing Beer

Route 19 Brewing
02.2025 - Current

Canning Beer

Route 19 Brewing
10.2024 - Current

Server

Route 19 Brewing
10.2024 - 11.2024

Prep Cook/dishwasher

Route 19 Brewing
07.2024 - 10.2024

Lobster Fisherman Deckhand

Lloyd Macarthur
02.2018 - 05.2024

Turf Technician

Cabot Cliffs
04.2015 - 10.2018

Welder

Department of Natural Resources NS
12.2014 - 01.2015

Welder

Van Zutphens Contractors
07.2014 - 11.2014

Diploma - Welding

NSCC Strait Area Campus
Michael Mac Donald