Michael Hearn

Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand

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About me
Father | Wine Professional
Education
- Tafe
  2005 - 2006
  Certificate 2 information technology
  Attained proficiency in the following:- Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access, Excel- Website designAlso have experience with basics of AutoCAD
- Rmit university
  2008 - 2010
  Bachelor social science (environment)
  Activities and Societies: Member of the RMIT Environmental Collective - Helped organise and host a TED-like talks night with some of Australia's leading environmental and social leaders Information regarding the course can be found here: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=BP000The Bachelor of Social Science (Environment) covered many aspects of both environmental and social topics, including resource management, pollution control and management, urban design, strategic and statutory planning, water and energy policy, environmental politics, carbon management, economic principles, as well as EMS and EIA.I chose this course for its breadth of topics and holistic… Show more Information regarding the course can be found here: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=BP000The Bachelor of Social Science (Environment) covered many aspects of both environmental and social topics, including resource management, pollution control and management, urban design, strategic and statutory planning, water and energy policy, environmental politics, carbon management, economic principles, as well as EMS and EIA.I chose this course for its breadth of topics and holistic approach to sustainability Show less
Experience
- Pernod ricard winemakers
  Jan 2007 - Apr 2007
  Cellar technician
  - Processing of both fresh and finished wines- Yeast culture and innoculation- Wine filtration through a variety of different methods such as Earth Filtering, Rotary Vacuum Drum, Pad Filter and Centrifuge
- De bortoli wines
  Apr 2007 - Mar 2008
  Commercial cellar technician
  - Concentrated primarily on filtration and preparation of wines for bottling. - Batching large amounts of wine from general cellar, fine filtration and additions as well as lab testing.
- The nixon hotel
  Mar 2008 - Apr 2011
  Manager
  Managed a gastro pub in the Docklands suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Key responsibilities:- Staff training, management and scheduling- Stock control and inventory- Maintaining and developing stakeholder relationships- Creating an enjoyable atmosphere and pleasant experience for all
- Building commission
  Sept 2010 - Nov 2010
  Environment & policy researcher
  Key Projects and Outputs:- Helped design a more streamlined and efficient collection database- Collated environmental data including water, energy and waste usage and input it into the new database- Produced data for the quarterly environmental report
- Pondera environmental
  Nov 2010 - Jan 2013
  Director/consultant
  Undertaken contracts for state government and statutory agencies as well as small businesses. Projects include:- Designed and and assisted implementation of in-house environmental policy, sustainable procurement and purchasing policy- Designed and collated monitoring and collection processes for environmental management systems- Generated environmental knowledge bases - Provided environmental improvement options and evaluations for upper management - Provided ongoing technical and information support during these contracts*Note: As of April 2012, Pondera is still an active company, but not pursuing contract work in Australia, only providing ongoing technical support Show less
- Arbutus coffee
  May 2012 - Apr 2013
  Barista
  Working as a barista (and part time baker) at a cafe in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Duties involve making a wide range of drinks from espresso coffees to flavoured drinks.
- Ki modern japanese + bar
  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012
  Bartender
  Bartended at ki modern japanese + bar, hich specialised in high-quality japanese cuisine and sushi, as well as stocking an extensive range of sake
- The keg steakhouse and bar
  Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
  Bartender & server
  Bartending at The Keg Thurlow, making delicious drinks and cocktails and serving up awesome food and great times!
- Vip bin cleaning canada
  Apr 2013 - Sept 2013
  Operations manager
  VIP Bin Cleaning is the leading bin cleaning company in Vancouver. We service:- Residential areas and homes- Municipalities and city services- Waste companies- Apartment complexes and strata- Commercial, including hotels, restaurants and many more!For more info, check out washmybin.com
- Dirty laundry vineyard
  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
  Wine associate & cellar technician
  - Providing the fun and cheeky Dirty Laundry Vineyard wine tasting experience- Understanding a variety of wines on offer from the winery and helping guests to make informed decisions about DLV wines and programs- Maintenance of outdoor patio area as well as service of wines both by the glass or bottle- Ensure a great guest experience
- Warburn estate
  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
  Vintage cellar hand
  Filtration through differing methods such as Cross Flow, Sterile Pad Filters and Membranes; batching of Finished Wine and readying for bottling; transfers, additions, and creation of yeast cultures
- Hope estate
  Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
  Cellar hand
  Standard cellar duties including transfers, blending, filtration and additions
- Alpha omega winery
  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
  Harvest intern
- Vinlink marlborough
  Mar 2017 - Nov 2019
  Supervisor/cellar hand
- Union de guyenne
  Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
  Caviste
- Hop n grape wine and beer tours
  Nov 2019 - Jun 2022
  Tour guide
- Wineworks
  Nov 2019 - Jun 2022
  Production planner
- Rapaura springs wines
  Jun 2022 - Sept 2023
  Logistics manager
- Blank canvas wines, new zealand
  Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
  Logistics manager
- Sans soleil wine co.
  Jan 2023 - now
  Independent consultant
- Circuit logistics limited
  Sept 2023 - now
  Wine operations
Licenses & Certifications
- Wset level 3
  Wset — wine & spirit education trust
  Oct 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Michael Hearn
  3rd Place - Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year - Marlborough NZ Young Winemaker Competition August 1, 2019
Volunteer Experience
- Committee Member - Marlborough
  Issued by NZ Young Winemaker of the Year on Oct 2021
  Associated with Michael Hearn
- National Committee Member
  Issued by NZ Young Winemaker of the Year on May 2023
  Associated with Michael Hearn
- Committee Member - Wine Industry Resilience Committee
  Issued by Wine Marlborough Ltd on Oct 2023
  Associated with Michael Hearn
- Trustee
  Issued by Socially Good Enterprises Limited on Jul 2024
  Associated with Michael Hearn
- Mentor
  Issued by New Zealand Winegrowers on Nov 2022
  Associated with Michael Hearn