Mónica Oyuela
Scarborough
Summary
Seeking a Research Associate Program position at the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada to leverage my expertise in crop microbial research, project management, and laboratory operations to enhance wine production quality and support innovation in the viticulture canadian industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Puerta Azul Boutique Hotel
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed hospitality operations, focusing on guest satisfaction and team leadership.
Laboratory Technician
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Analyzed vineyard maturity data to optimize harvest timing.
- Conducted quality assurance of fermentation processes in tanks and barrels.
- Monitored microbial growth and tannin development to ensure wine quality.
Harvest R&D
Bodega Budeguer
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Oversaw laboratory operations and implemented new scientific methods.
- Conducted quality assurance on plant, grape, juice, and wine samples.
- Developed protocols for research and daily operations.
Sales Sommelier
Bodega Bianchi
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Educated customers on wine selections, generating loyal clientele and increasing sales.
Vineyard Soil Research Consultant
Bodega Catena Zapata
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Designed vineyard soil sample-collection protocols and analyzed data.
- Published research findings and trained hospitality personnel in scientific topics.
Education
Ph.D. - Biological Sciences
National University of La Plata-Marie Curie ITN
Argentina 05.2019
Master of Science - VINTAGE Enology & Viticulture
L’École Supérieure D´Agriculture D'Angers (ESA)
France09.2014
Master of Arts - Project Management
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC)
Honduras03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Mercyhurst University
United States 08.2007
Skills
- Communicative: Presented research findings at international conferences, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Active Listener: Efficiently gathered client and team feedback to improve processes
- Problem-Solver: Developed a fermentation process that increased efficiency by 15%
- Adaptability: Thrived in diverse environments, from academic research to hospitality management
- Leadership: Led and mentored multidisciplinary teams, achieving project milestones effectively
- Networking: Established professional relationships with industry leaders to enhance project outreach
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Publications
- Toscani, A.M., Oyuela, M., et al. (2025). Prokaryotic diversity of the rhizosphere from Argentinian wine... OENO One Journal. *Accepted Dec. 2024. Publication pending.
- Mezzatesta, D., Oyuela, M., et al. (2024). Soil-associated fungal and prokaryotic diversity... OENO One Journal. http://surl.li/jjwxdl
- Oyuela, M., et al. (2021). Screening of epiphytic rhizosphere... OENO One Journal. https://oeno-one.eu/article/view/4655
- Oyuela, M., et al. (2020). Influence of vintage, geographic location, and cultivar... PLoS One Journal http://surl.li/mbhszp
- Doctoral Thesis: “Análisis de la microbiota...” (2019) http://surl.li/bphmsw
- Oyuela, M., et al. (2020). Le microbiote racinaire de la vigne... Revue des Œnologues, http://surl.li/ljkiml
Timeline
General Manager
Puerta Azul Boutique Hotel
08.2023 - 01.2024
Laboratory Technician
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery
08.2022 - 03.2023
Harvest R&D
Bodega Budeguer
02.2022 - 07.2022
Sales Sommelier
Bodega Bianchi
12.2021 - 12.2021
Vineyard Soil Research Consultant
Bodega Catena Zapata
11.2020 - 05.2021
Ph.D. - Biological Sciences
National University of La Plata-Marie Curie ITN
Master of Science - VINTAGE Enology & Viticulture
L’École Supérieure D´Agriculture D'Angers (ESA)
Master of Arts - Project Management
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC)
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Mercyhurst University
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