Caelan Everitt
Arbroath,Angus
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in vineyard operations, wine production, and customer service. Demonstrates expertise in fermentation monitoring, quality control, barrel maintenance, and machinery operation to ensure premium product standards. Proven ability to lead teams, engage guests through public speaking and relationship-building, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Skilled in safety awareness, chemical handling, and health protocols with a strong focus on operational efficiency and excellence. Former RAF Regiment Gunner with a solid foundation in team leadership, decision-making under pressure, and logistical coordination. Aspires to leverage extensive skills in the wine industry while contributing to innovative production processes and superior customer engagement.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Wine Maker
Artelium Wine Estate
Streat , East Sussex
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Followed safety protocols and procedures when operating equipment and using sharp tools.
- Wore PPE and followed hygiene principles to prevent cross-contamination.
- Selected, measured and weighed ingredients in specified amounts.
- Monitored equipment operation and made timely adjustments to achieve desired product quality and consistency.
- Recorded production data for each product batch with ingredients used, cycle times and temperatures.
- Cleaned and sterilised vats, and pneumatic press processing areas to meet optimal safety standards.
- Activated agitators for stirring ingredients together, and shut machines off at the correct times to prevent over-pressing and over-maturation.
- Used paddles and agitators in large vats for ingredient mixing and blending.
- Managed vineyard operations, including pruning, harvesting, and pest control, to optimise grape quality.
- Conducted regular quality control tests on wine batches, ensuring consistency and excellence in every bottle.
- Oversaw barrel maintenance and selection, ensuring optimal conditions for wine development.
- Supervised fermentation processes, monitoring temperature and yeast strains to achieve desired wine characteristics.
Tour and Taste Guide
Artelium Wine Estate
Streat, East Sussex
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Achieved trimmings using excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Maximised customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service.
- Took tours and tasting groups of up to 80 persons unassisted and provided an immersive and informative experience.
- Helped guide and recommend guests to wines and spirits of their taste, or to try something new.
Vine Yard work hand
Plumpton Collage
Plumpton
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with team members to deliver target results and meet goals.
- Maintained clean, safe work areas to reduce accident risk.
- Achieved service time and quality targets through consistent working practice.
- Selected premium grapes for harvest to produce best-quality wine juice.
- Pruned vines to support strong grape yield for the following vintage.
- Established new vines by removing old diseased vines and planting healthy replacements.
Customer Sales Assistant
The Perfume Shop
Dundee
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting products, offering detailed advice to meet their needs.
- Processed sales transactions accurately, handling cash and card payments efficiently.
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, offering solutions that resulted in increased customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a tidy and safe shopping environment, following health and safety guidelines.
- Handled customer enquiries, providing prompt responses to questions about products and services.
- Provided helpful, attentive sales support to generate positive customer feedback.
- Attained sales targets through proactive promotion and excellent customer service.
- Advised customers on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve store performance.
- Cashed up till systems accurately, escalating discrepancies to management.
- Explained products' benefits and value, engaging customers in new stock to drive sales.
RAF Regiment Gunner
Royal Air Force
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Provided security for RAF bases at home and abroad, allowing for operational air output to secure UK interests.
- Projected force for UK airbase forces while operating within large and small teams.
- Monitored day-to-day population activities and behaviours for unusual threatening behaviour indicators.
- Worked in complex air-ground environment alongside other organisations and entities, improving coordination.
- Commanded troops and enforced orders under stringent and austere operational conditions.
- Maintained current and accurate unit records for equipment, logistics and monies.
- Supervised weaponry, supplies and logistics for unit needs.
- Managed non-combat operations for humanitarian aid and peacekeeping work.
- Enforced policies fairly and consistently across unit personnel and operations.
- Identified and neutralised security threats to maximise public safety.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments and mission objectives in high-stress situations.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of live-fire exercises to test operational capabilities.
- Facilitated training sessions for new recruits on weapon handling and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated proficiency in navigation and communication tools during field operations.
- Participated in rigorous physical and tactical training exercises to enhance combat effectiveness.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to gather intelligence and inform tactical decisions.
- Compiled detailed reports on field operations and equipment status for senior officers.
- Utilised expertise in firearms to instruct peers in marksmanship and gun safety.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Oenology and viticulture
University of Greenwich
London2026
WSET LEVEL 2 - WSET LEVEL 2 wine of the world
WSET
2023
DSC Level 1 - Deer Stalking Certification
British Deer Society
Forres2022
Scottish Higher - geography
Arbroath High School
Arbroath2017
Scottish Higher - English
Arbroath High School
Arbroath2017
Scottish Higher - History
Arbroath High School
Arbroath2017
National 5 - Laboratory Science
Arbroath High School
Arbroath2017
National 5 - Chemistry
Arbroath High School
Arbroath2017
National 5 - Physics
Arbroath High School
Arbroath2017
Skills
- Vineyard operations
- Fermentation monitoring
- Quality control
- Barrel maintenance
- Decision making
- Time-management
- Safety awareness
- Safe handling of chemicals
- Customer service excellence
- Positive attitude
- Work under pressure
- Health and safety
- Team leadership
- Guest engagement
- Customer service
- Relationship-building
- Customer engagement
- Communication proficiency
- Marketing and sales
- Machine setup
- Physical stamina
- Troubleshooting skills
- Chemical analysis
- Public speaking
- Machinery operation
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
German
Intermediate
B1
Hobbies and interests
- I have a passion for foraging and producing hedgerow wines, spirits and food from the plants, fruits, nuts and mushrooms.
- deerstalking
- Hiking
- scuba diving (Padi open water diver)
- Kayaking
Timeline
Apprentice Wine Maker
Artelium Wine Estate
03.2025 - 06.2026
Tour and Taste Guide
Artelium Wine Estate
03.2025 - 06.2026
Vine Yard work hand
Plumpton Collage
10.2024 - 12.2024
Customer Sales Assistant
The Perfume Shop
06.2024 - 09.2024
RAF Regiment Gunner
Royal Air Force
05.2018 - 05.2023
Foundation Degree in Science - Oenology and viticulture
University of Greenwich
WSET LEVEL 2 - WSET LEVEL 2 wine of the world
WSET
DSC Level 1 - Deer Stalking Certification
British Deer Society
Scottish Higher - geography
Arbroath High School
Scottish Higher - English
Arbroath High School
Scottish Higher - History
Arbroath High School
National 5 - Laboratory Science
Arbroath High School
National 5 - Chemistry
Arbroath High School
National 5 - Physics
Arbroath High School