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Stacey Curry

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

Results-driven Laboratory Technician at Yealands Wine Group with expertise in laboratory procedures and data management. Proven ability to enhance wine quality through meticulous sample preparation and analysis as well as effective communication to winemakers. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards in all aspects of laboratory operations with high attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills and be apart of a thriving work environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician - Vintage

Yealands Wine Group
Marlborough
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
  • Carried out cell counts twice daily on starter and propagation tanks to ensure ferment viability and control.
  • Collected samples for winemakers and set up various trials including heat, protein stability, copper, residual sugars, alcohol concent as well as carrying out free and total sulphur titrations daily.
  • Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, microscope etc
  • Maintained a highly organised and clean working space as well as cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
  • Prepared detailed documentation and records for each experiment sent directly to the winemaking team, facilitating effective communication of results to our winemakers and lab manager.
  • Worked well under pressure and prioritised ferments that needed to be analysed and sent to winemakers before carrying out daily work
  • Collected samples for client winemakers and relayed information to cellar hands to get adds correctly administered.

Cellar Hand & Viticulture

Mount Brown Estate
North Canterbury
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supported the winemaking team in achieving desired production schedules by assisting with equipment setup, breakdown, and thorough sanitation procedures.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering strong relationships with team members and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic.
  • Ensured timely completion of winemaking tasks by effectively managing and prioritizing workloads during harvest season.
  • Enhanced wine quality by meticulously monitoring fermentation processes and adjusting temperatures accordingly.
  • Improved vineyard yield by participating in pruning, canopy management, and other viticulture tasks as needed.
  • Took samples every to compare quality with specifications and carried out additions to wine.

Technical Field Officer

Farmlands
Gore
01.2016 - 06.2021
  • Improved field operations efficiency by implementing innovative data collection and reporting techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with shareholders, maintaining trust and open lines of communication.
  • Problem solving within their business models and helping them make strategic crop and animal health plans for the season ahead.
  • Expedited decision-making processes by presenting comprehensive reports containing vital field insights to senior leadership and the shareholders themselves on a regular basis.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, training sessions, and joint project initiatives.
  • Managed key accounts all around Southland, this included creating crop chemistry plans, animal health plans and carrying out strategic farming practices.
  • Streamlined field data management with the implementation of new software tools and processes.

Education

Bachelor in Agricultural Science - Sustainable Agriculture

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
11-2015

Diploma - Vet Nursing

Canterbury Polytechnic
Christchurch, NZ
11-2010

Diploma - Exercise Prescription

Aoraki Polytechnic
Christchurch, NZ
11-2010

Skills

  • Effective communicate
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain composure in challenging environments
  • Detail-oriented
  • Openness to acquiring new skills
  • Contributing to team success
  • Data management
  • Proficient in Laboratory techniques

Interests

I absolutely love the outdoors and you can often find my family hiking up a mountain, jet skiing or taking part in an adventure race!

We have shares in our family farm and vineyard

I make my own boutique wine and we live in North Canterbury on 10 acres with our two huskies, chickens, sheep and beef calves

Timeline

Laboratory Technician - Vintage

Yealands Wine Group
03.2025 - 05.2025

Cellar Hand & Viticulture

Mount Brown Estate
01.2022 - 05.2023

Technical Field Officer

Farmlands
01.2016 - 06.2021

Bachelor in Agricultural Science - Sustainable Agriculture

Massey University

Diploma - Vet Nursing

Canterbury Polytechnic

Diploma - Exercise Prescription

Aoraki Polytechnic

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