Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Otherexperienceandcertifications
Relatedexperience
Languages
Interests
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Adam Smester

Mount Sinai,NY

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in customer service and organizational ability, demonstrated at Savino's Hideaway Restaurant. Excelled in creating unique cocktails and fostering customer loyalty through exceptional service. Skilled in complex problem-solving and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Savino's Hideaway Restaurant
07.2020 - Current
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Assistant Instructor

TSMMA
09.2017 - Current
  • Created drills to develop self-defense skills, self-discipline and overall self esteem
  • Assisted instructor with cubs kids grappling and kickboxing classes

Research Analyst

Private Investigation Firm
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Conducting comprehensive background reports
  • Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases, expenses incurred and any important incidents.
  • Optimized results from asset searches by leveraging diverse investigative tools and resources such as public records databases and online search platforms.
  • Exceeded client expectations by delivering comprehensive reports detailing case findings and recommendations in a timely manner.

Volunteer

Special Olympics
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Created swimming drills to improve diving skills of Special Olympics athletes of different abilities
  • Created basketball, baseball, conditioning drills to help improve self-esteem and coordination
  • Created activities to stimulate interest in reading, and presented brief PowerPoint presentations to provide historical perspective for students grade 6-8

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
10-2025

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer Service
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • Highly reliable
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Organizational ability
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Team player attitude
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Handling Difficult Customers

Otherexperienceandcertifications

  • CPR, First Aid, AED certified
  • Mount Sinai Junior Varsity Basketball Team, Mount Sinai, NY, 2018, 2019
  • Computer Programming, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Mixed Martial Arts
  • Student Council Member
  • National Honors Society

Relatedexperience

  • Research Analyst, Private Investigation Firm, Conducting comprehensive background reports
  • Martial Arts Counselor, TSMMA, Smithtown, NY, 09/01/17, Present, Created drills to develop self-defense skills, self-discipline and overall self-esteem, Assisted instructor with cubs kids grappling and kickboxing classes
  • Volunteer, Special Olympics Training, Catskills, NY, 06/01/17, 07/01/18, Created swimming drills to improve diving skills of Special Olympics athletes of different abilities, Created basketball, baseball, conditioning drills to help improve self-esteem and coordination, Created activities to stimulate interest in reading, and presented brief PowerPoint presentations to provide historical perspective for students grade 6-8

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Music
  • Cooking
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Team Sports
  • Drone Piloting
  • I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
  • Video Gaming

Timeline

Bartender

Savino's Hideaway Restaurant
07.2020 - Current

Research Analyst

Private Investigation Firm
03.2019 - 04.2020

Assistant Instructor

TSMMA
09.2017 - Current

Volunteer

Special Olympics
06.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

Stony Brook University
Adam Smester