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, NY10-2025
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
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