Experience

Zuma

• Food and Beverage Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bartender

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Mixing craft cocktails at a trendy, high-end Japanese restaurant located inside of the Cosmopolitan hotel & casino. We receive continuous training on new creative cocktails, spirits, wine and sake. As a bartender here, i am cross trained on the bar back duties so I know how to make a variety of cordials, syrups and infusions as well as carve an ice block for our specialty cocktails. I take care of the bar-top seating, the lounge area where guests wait for their table, and the service well for our main floor seating.



Tipsy Tails

• Bartender

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  Mixing/serving both signature and classic cocktails at a seafood restaurant in the heart of Hollywood.Set up and maintain the bar to optimize service for myself and the rest of the bar team.



Gresescent Ice Cream

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Store Manager / Catering & Event Coordinator

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Efficiently directed all aspects of the daily operations of a boutique ice cream shop including payroll, banking & cash flow, employee schedules, store promotions, inventory and customer satisfaction. Recruit and acclimate quality employees that bring talent and energy to our shop. As part of my event coordinator responsibilities I engaged with the community by looking for new opportunities and creating relationships to execute events such as weddings, resident mixers, farmers markets and fundraisers



Plan Check Kitchen + Bar

• Bartender

  • Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  Mixing craft cocktails and serving amazing dishes while getting to know the neighborhood regulars as well as the tourists visiting downtown Los Angeles. Responsible for stocking, ordering, and prepping all ingredients such as garnishes, purees and pre-mixed cocktails to ensure shift runs smoothly and set the next bartender up for success.



Akasha Restaurant

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host

  • Jun 2017 - Oct 2017



Earls Kitchen + Bar

• Canada
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bartender / Server

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Working in a casual-upscale environment crafting cocktails and building rapport with guests and regular customers through extensive knowledge of food + drink offerings. Proven ability to multi-task, resolve problems, own the solution, and collaborate in a team environment.



Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery

• United States
• Restaurants
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Bartender

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2017

  Well versed in both customer service and a high volume restaurant-bar. Previous position as a server. Currently bartending a 45 seat bar as well as server drink tickets. Operates Aloha POS system for orders and bill collection. Maintains productive relationships with regular customers. Works quickly, accurately and has proven ability to upsell special promotion beverages. Has Illinois Food Handler Training and Illinois BASSET On-Premise Seller/Server Certifications.



Play 18 Chicago

• United States
• Hospitality

• Bartender

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2017

  Bartend private events on an as-needed basis.



ISA Nightclub

• Bartender

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Bartender at late night high energy bar



Lanco / Rahal Letterman Lanigan

• Corporate Marketing Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Dec 2014

  Efficiently synchronized all details of implementation of trade show programs for Lanco Group’s 21 companies including, Mi-Jack, Walter Payton Power Equipment and Greenfield Products. For three IndyCar seasons, for the Rahal Letterman Lanigan racing team, coordinated internal and external details leading to successful on-site execution of customer events. Additional interaction during the race season with Bobby Rahal’s marketing department, branding vendors and race track sales/service coordinators. Authored inter-company press releases and communications. Focused on design, management and growth of social media presence for a startup women's NFL Apparel line.



The Village Experience

• Marketing/PR/Retail/Product Development Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Involved in all aspects of the retail side of the company including selling fair trade products in the store and at shows as well as maintaining and monitoring the social media sites and email lists.



Mi-Jack Management Corporation/Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

• Marketing Intern - Race Events

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Organized hospitality for the IndyCar race season. Worked with team sponsors to created invitations. Managed guest information and hosted the events to ensure an enjoyable race experience. Assisted in the production of nine events with an approximate attendance of 15 – 300 people per event.



Mi-Jack Management Corporation

• Safety Assistant

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

  Project work in the Safety Department pertaining to employee safety and risk management. Assisted as needed during school holidays.



Butler University College of Business

• Receptionist

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Answered phone calls, directed visitors to proper location, assisted with early registration and incoming student events.



Friends Cafe and Lounge

• Hostess / Server

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Served customers at the cafe and encouraged a fun experience for everyone



Turtle Wax, Inc.

• United States
• Automotive
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Attendant / Greeter

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

  Responsible for selling additional services, cleaning and detailing customer's vehicles while in our possession and improving the vehicle's appearance to the satisfaction of the customer.