Adam Birks
Cedar Springs,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tree Technician
Chop Tree Service
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Utilized specialized pruning techniques such as thinning, deadwooding, crown-raising, and reduction.
- Performed stump grinding operations using a gas-powered grinder to remove stumps below ground level.
- Operated wood chippers to reduce large branches into small pieces suitable for mulching or disposal.
- Maintained tools and equipment used in tree care activities such as chainsaws and hand pruners.
- Worked closely with arborists on larger projects such as land clearing operations or urban forestry initiatives.
- Trimmed dead and excess branches from trees and cleared branches around power lines.
- Operated loaders, boom trucks and tractors to complete tree trimming work.
- Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors.
Water Sport Instructor
Peconic Water Sports
Greenport, NY
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to use and instruct guests on the proper usage of all Watersports equipment
- Performing physical labor and maintenance on boats
- Performing water rescues and CPR if necessary
- Taught guests how to use watersports equipment suc
h as WakeBoards, Water Ski's, paddle boards, and WakeSurf Boards before renting the equipment.
Lead Bartender
Big Sky Resort
Big Sky, MT
06.2014 - 02.2018
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and serving guests in a friendly, positive manner.
- Maintained bar inventory, ordered supplies and restocked items as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local regulations and safety standards for alcoholic beverages.
- Prepared mixed drinks according to standard recipes.
- Trained new bartenders on proper pouring techniques, responsible alcohol service policies and legal requirements regarding alcohol sales and service.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders when requested by guests.
- Demonstrated knowledge about wines, beers, spirits and cocktails by providing detailed descriptions upon request.
Education
Certificate -
American Bartenders School
Palm Springs, CA06.2011
Park City High School
Park City, UT06.2008
Skills
- Tree Pruning and Removal
- Landscape Equipment Knowledge
- Supervision and Leadership
- PPE Use
- Communication
- Proficient in Mixology
- Inventory Control
- Menu Memorization
- Customer Service
- Food Service
- Excellent Judgment
- Air Brake Certification
Certification
- Licensed CDL Class A Driver
- CPR
- Bartending License
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Water Sport Instructor
Peconic Water Sports
06.2021 - 10.2021
Tree Technician
Chop Tree Service
04.2019 - 08.2023
Lead Bartender
Big Sky Resort
06.2014 - 02.2018
Certificate -
American Bartenders School
Park City High School