ROBERT THIELICKE

• Collaborated with winemakers to determine harvest timing based on berry ripeness levels and other factors affecting wine quality.
• Organized field trials of new cultivars and rootstocks in order to evaluate their performance under local growing conditions.
• Provided technical assistance to neighboring vintners regarding best practices related to viticulture operations.
• Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
• Assisted with cellar operations including pressing, racking, blending, filtration and bottling processes.
• Coordinated with vendors for the purchase of necessary supplies and equipment to support vineyard operations.
• Developed marketing plans for selling wines produced from grapes grown on the estate property.

• Conducted daily maintenance checks on all bottling equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Participated in team meetings with management staff related to improving productivity levels.
• Troubleshot malfunctions on the bottling line, making necessary repairs or adjustments as required.
• Adjusted machine settings according to specific product requirements.
• Recorded production data such as quantity of filled containers, number of rejects.
• Cleaned equipment following completion of each production run according to company guidelines.
• Received instructions from supervisor regarding job duties and tasks to be performed each shift.
• Verified accuracy of bottle counts against order slips prior to loading them onto trucks.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
• Calibrated and tested bottle fillers for accuracy in accordance with company standards.
• Performed minor repairs on bottling line machinery as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety regulations during production process.
• Inspected bottles and containers for defects prior to filling.
• Assisted in packing finished products into boxes or crates for shipment purposes.
• Operated pallet jack to move pallets of finished goods around the warehouse facility.
• Monitored production line speed and quality of product output.
• Stacked cases onto pallets in preparation for shipping out to customers.
• Loaded and unloaded materials into machinery in an efficient manner.
• Checked labels on bottles before they were shipped out to customers or distributors.
• Ensured that all equipment was operating correctly, including labeling machines and capping machines.
• Followed established safety procedures when operating machinery.
• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance actions to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
• Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
• Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
• Adjusted machine components, machine tensions and machine pressure according to size and processing angle of product.
• Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.
• Adjusted machine components and pressure to support product processing.
• Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly.
• Assembled cartons and applied pads to crate to prepare for product packing.
• Cleaned, oiled and made valve or guide adjustments to machinery and equipment.

• Collected, tested and submitted samples according to quality control standards.
• Documented batch information on log sheet.
• Turned valves and moved controls to admit, drain and separate materials.
• Collected readings on status, temperature, flow rate and other points for documentation.
• Monitored material flow and temperature or pressure gauges to verify optimal processing conditions.
• Dumped or poured specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
• Inspected, troubleshot and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal performance.
• Checked yeast pitches and carbonation volumes.
• Recorded production deviations in standardized charts to track trends and aid in production management.
• Saved collected water and washed product lines and vessels to maintain adequate housekeeping.
• Clarified product using centrifuge and lenticular filtration.
• Measured batch pH levels during fermentation.
• Ran evaporator equipment to remove moisture from products and byproducts.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
• Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
• Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
• Formulated successful products and methods for eliminating weeds, controlling crop diseases and minimizing harmful insect pests.
• Classified insect species and other living organisms and assessed for benefit or invasiveness to soil and plants.
• Assessed soil problems and water quality issues to identify causes or sources for effective resolution.
• use of heavy equipment & machinery.
• pruning & assessment of vines.
• vineyard construction.

• Hired and mentored novice cellar-hands to gain industry experience and knowledge for promotion to winemaker status.
• Provided regular tasting trials for all winery staff.
• Managed and supervised all aspects of the wine making process, from harvest picks and transportation, to processing and cellaring, bottling and labeling.
• Collected, tested and submitted samples according to quality control standards.
• Solidified contracts with grape growers both old and new, to successfully increase volume production from 4,000 to 10,000 cases.
• Developed strategies to increase annual revenue by establishing contracts for custom projects, and event planning to promote visitor traffic.
• Assisted in company branding by designing labels with a local artist for new vintage releases, tasting notes for back labels and all marketing materials.
• Representation and pouring at multiple wine functions both locally and on the Lower Mainland.
• Inspected, troubleshot and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal performance.
• Checked yeast pitches and carbonation volumes.

• Provide assistance and guidance in establishing production projections and business costs, selecting materials and equipment, licensing and provincial liquor legislation mandates.
• Created and monitor 1,400 cases of Pinot Gris and premium Pinot Noir.
• Manage all winemaking and harvest practices, routine fruit sampling, schedule crew picks, product/ fruit transport, and provide viable pre-harvest and post-harvest solutions for optimum vineyard health.

Inspired by my travels to Trento, Italy, I produced 100 cases of a premium dry Ehrenfelser under my personal brand AGRIHOF.

• Contacted and hired by Winemaker Graham Pierce (now Winemaker at TIME Winery), to create a premium aromatic white, Rosé and Pinot Noir.
• Strictly for onsite sales, tasting room and restaurant, a 2,500-case project that sold out within the Summer/Fall season.

• Obtained a close and strong relationship with owners and team, to create multiple award-winning wines and gain high-profile recognition.
• Received Gold medal with Decanter Magazine for 2012 Pinot Noir.
• Controlled all departments of winemaking, and increased cellar production from 5,000 to 15,000 cases with all varietals selling out annually.
• Managed crews to maintain all on-site and off-site properties, researched and implemented organic solutions for optimum vineyard health and fruit quality.
• At owner's request and expense, traveled for one month through Southern Germany and France to study regional aromatic white wines.
• Annual attendance and pouring at private and public events like the Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival, self-directed annual two-week sales trip in Vancouver for both Spring and Fall release.
• Assessed soil problems and water quality issues to identify causes or sources for effective resolution.
• Carried out soil testing for [Type] facilities and documented findings.

• Mentored and trained under PHD fermentation specialist Dr.
• Alan Marks.
• Worked closely with owners to assist in product sales, orders, shipping & receiving, and government excise.
• Private and public events pouring.
• Managed all departments of winemaking production, cellaring and warehousing.
• Training and team-building to maintain a fun, safe and efficient work environment.
• Performed in-house sample testing by utilizing on-site VQA lab, operated and maintained in- house bottling and filtration system.
• Annual volume production of 25,000 cases with additional 15,000 liters of Icewine.
• Supervised all harvest picks including Icewine, to guarantee premium fruit quality and ideal sugar levels.
• Continued learning and education through independent studies and industry seminars.

• Formulated successful products and methods for eliminating weeds, controlling crop diseases and minimizing harmful insect pests.
• Classified insect species and other living organisms and assessed for benefit or invasiveness to soil and plants.
• Assessed soil problems and water quality issues to identify causes or sources for effective resolution.
• Educated farmers and landowners on techniques to maximize plant growth and land use while preventing issues such as erosion.
• Studied how soil forms, interacts and changes with living organisms and ecosystems.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
• learning all aspects of winemaking and viticulture as an intern.

• Complied with quality standards, safety practices, company policies and best practices.
• Transported trees and shrubs to and from planting sites.
• sometimes took role of foreman.
• worked with a quad.
• Planted seedlings, containerized trees and shrubs for wetland restoration.
• Cleaned debris from tree maintenance and storm damage.
• Assisted with implementation of work zone safety procedures.
• Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety.

• Planted seedlings, containerized trees and shrubs for wetland restoration.
• Applied herbicides and fertilizers safely and effectively.
• Transported trees and shrubs to and from planting sites.
• Complied with quality standards, safety practices, company policies and best practices.
• Assisted with implementation of work zone safety procedures.
• Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety.
• Planted, staked, mulched and watered shrubs and trees.
• Maintained inventory of plants, trees and bushes.
• Applied fertilizers, pesticides and park maintenance chemicals.

• tree planting & spacing.
• Performed gardening work, propagation, transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning.
• Planned and executed designs for landscaping in collaboration.
• Planted seedlings, containerized trees and shrubs for wetland restoration.
• Transported trees and shrubs to and from planting sites.
• Complied with quality standards, safety practices, company policies and best practices.
• Supported tree climbers and crew leaders working on ground and aloft.
• Operated hand and power tools, bucket truck and man lift.
• Assisted with implementation of work zone safety procedures.
• Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety.
• Maintained inventory of plants, trees and bushes.
• Applied fertilizers, pesticides and park maintenance chemicals.

• Transported trees and shrubs to and from planting sites.
• Complied with quality standards, safety practices, company policies and best practices.
• Applied herbicides and fertilizers safely and effectively.
• Planted seedlings, containerized trees and shrubs for wetland restoration.
• Supported tree climbers and crew leaders working on ground and aloft.
• Removed, pruned and maintained trees and other vegetation.
• Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety.