Peter Davidson
Tucson
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewer
Dragoon Brewing Company
Tucson
04.2024 - Current
- Transforming raw materials into award-winning beer through precise brewing techniques.
- Managing time effectively while executing skilled tasks, including wort production, filtering, yeast harvesting, dry hopping, and cleaning vessels, ensuring product consistency and quality.
- Operating brewing equipment to ensure consistent production of high-quality brews.
- Monitoring fermentation processes to maintain optimal flavor profiles and quality standards.
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods Market
Tucson
09.2016 - 04.2024
- Constructed attractive displays with perishable inventory, wrote accurate produce orders, maintained store standards.
- Prepared fresh produce for display and customer purchase.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of produce department.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Responded to diverse clientele needs with empathy and attentiveness.
Kitchen Manager
Wilko
Tucson
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Managed daily kitchen operations and ensured compliance with food safety standards.
- Supervised kitchen staff and delegated tasks to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Created daily specials, fostered vendor relationships, trained and developed staff, and streamlined mise en place for efficient service.
- Developed and implemented menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Managed kitchen operations during morning hours, preparing dishes from scratch with locally sourced meats and vegetables to enhance menu quality.
Volunteer
American Conservation Experience
Flagstaff
01.2012 - 02.2012
- Assisted with environmental restoration projects in collaboration with local communities.
- Collaborated in constructing garden beds, pouring concrete, propagating seeds and trimming, and installing irrigation systems to support sustainable gardening.
- Established on-site camp during weeklong work hitches to facilitate continuous project progress.
Intern
Forest Park Conservancy
Portland
08.2011 - 09.2011
- Supported trail construction and maintenance, supervising crew in rock work, plant identification, and bridge building to enhance trail usability.
- Operated powered tools and hiked to various worksites to facilitate efficient project execution.
- Collaborated on habitat restoration projects with volunteers and local groups.
- Assisted in planning and organizing community outreach events.
- Supported staff with daily administrative tasks and documentation.
Education
B.A. - Creative Writing, Classics
University of Arizona
Tucson05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Poetry and Comparative Literature
University of Massachusetts
AmherstSkills
- Brewing techniques
- Brewing technology
- Quality assurance
- Inventory oversight
- Time management
- Staff training and development
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Awards Publications Interests
- Winner of half-marathon, marathon, 50-kilometer, and 50-mile trail races
- Poetry published in Spork, Columbia, Persona, and Sonora Review
- Frederica Hearst Prize for Lyrical Poetry, M.P. Hamilton Award in Poetry
- Art show at Topaz Gallery with Yu Yu Shiratori, Tucson, 03/01/14
- M.F.A. Fellowship, University of Massachusetts
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude at the University of Arizona
- Dean's List with Distinction at the University of Arizona
- Team Member of the Month, Whole Foods Market, 04/01/21, 04/01/23
Timeline
Brewer
Dragoon Brewing Company
04.2024 - Current
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods Market
09.2016 - 04.2024
Kitchen Manager
Wilko
01.2014 - 04.2016
Volunteer
American Conservation Experience
01.2012 - 02.2012
Intern
Forest Park Conservancy
08.2011 - 09.2011
B.A. - Creative Writing, Classics
University of Arizona
Some College (No Degree) - Poetry and Comparative Literature
University of Massachusetts