Sean Glasson
Hawthorndene,SA
Summary
Hard working and genial winemaker with extensive experience at Mclaren Vintners and other wineries, excelling in wine production, cellar work, lab analysis and quality control. Proven ability to ensure excellence in customer service and industry compliance. Strong leadership and effective communication skills coupled with operational efficiency drive team success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Winemaker
Mclaren Vintners
Mclaren Vale, Sth Australia
01.2025 - Current
- Make wines for customers from grape arrival through to blending and bottling of products, ensuring all deadlines and communications with customers are met.
- Assist with quality control to ensure all wines under McLaren Vintners control are held within quality specifications.
- Assist in the NATA laboratory when and where necessary, including lab startup and shutdown, and ensuring all procedures are followed and all results are accurate.
- Site Safety Officer, overseeing on-site safety procedures, ensuring any safety issues are fixed in a timely manner.
Wine Lecturer
National Wine Education Training Centre
Adelaide, Sth Australia
02.2021 - Current
- Introduce students to different wine styles and regions, and help develop their senses and the basic tools of wine tasting.
- It’s also your chance to try Australia’s finest wines, alongside rare and exciting new releases.
Assistant Winemaker
Mollydooker Wines
Mcalren Vale, Sth Australia
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Contributed to production of all Mollydooker wines from grape picking, fermenting, tasting and blending to bottling.
- Maintained meticulous records throughout winemaking process for progress tracking and compliance.
- Managed barrel programs, including racking, topping, stirring, and blending for optimal aging.
Cellerhand/Lab Technician
Mclaren Vintners
Mclaren Vale, Sth Australia
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Set and ran pump-overs, ferment adds, barrel preparation, and pressing tasks during vintage operations.
- Performed tank cleaning, blending, and temperature adjustments to maintain quality standards.
- Prepared wines for bottling while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted lab analyses on internal and external samples, delivering results to clients in a timely manner.
- Completed export documentation for wines to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Focused on laboratory tasks during 2021 vintage, completing maturity samples and analyses.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of all laboratory areas consistently.
- Trained new lab technician on instrument operation and safety protocols.
Sales Rep
Vinsight
Sydney, NSW
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Sales Representative for the Vinsight Portfolio of wine products.
Winemaker
Tilba Valley Winery
Tilba Valley, NSW
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Completed winemaking duties ensuring high-quality product standards.
- Provided sales assistance at the cellar door to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue.
- Managed bottling operations to maintain efficiency and quality control.
Winemaker
Breakfast Creek Winery
Bermagui, NSW
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Undertook winemaking processes to ensure high-quality product standards.
- Provided sales assistance at the cellar door to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue.
- Managed bottling operations to maintain efficiency and quality control.
Business Development Manager
Gearhead
Sydney, NSW
06.2013 - 02.2015
GM - Business Development
Video Australasia
Sydney, NSW
07.2011 - 06.2013
GM Sales and Marketing
Miller Tripods
Sydney, NSW
12.2010 - 05.2011
GM Sales and Marketing
John Barry Group - Panavision Group
Sydney, NSW
12.2006 - 12.2010
GM Motion Picture
Kodak Australasia
Sydney, NSW
10.2001 - 12.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Winemaking
Charles Sturt University
11-2016
GED -
TAFE NSW
NSW07-2015
BBA - International Marketing
Monash University
Clayton, VIC11-1993
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC11-1987
Skills
- Wine production and quality control
- Laboratory analysis and compliance
- Staff management
- Customer engagement
- Safety management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Winemaking equipment operation
- Bottling procedures
Affiliations
- Enjoy keeping fit participating in mountain biking and swimming
Certification
- National license to perform high-risk work (forklift)
- Responsible Service of alcohol
- Responsible Conduct of Gambling
- Health and Safety Officer Qualification
Timeline
Winemaker
Mclaren Vintners
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Winemaker
Mollydooker Wines
11.2021 - 01.2023
Wine Lecturer
National Wine Education Training Centre
02.2021 - Current
Cellerhand/Lab Technician
Mclaren Vintners
02.2020 - 11.2021
Sales Rep
Vinsight
09.2017 - 02.2020
Winemaker
Breakfast Creek Winery
10.2016 - 10.2019
Winemaker
Tilba Valley Winery
02.2015 - 02.2020
Business Development Manager
Gearhead
06.2013 - 02.2015
GM - Business Development
Video Australasia
07.2011 - 06.2013
GM Sales and Marketing
Miller Tripods
12.2010 - 05.2011
GM Sales and Marketing
John Barry Group - Panavision Group
12.2006 - 12.2010
GM Motion Picture
Kodak Australasia
10.2001 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Winemaking
Charles Sturt University
GED -
TAFE NSW
BBA - International Marketing
Monash University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
RMIT University
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