AGNIESZKA M. BURNAT
Graphic Designer / Bartender
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Highly creative and multitalented Graphics Designer AND Restaurant/Bar Manager Professional who demonstrates entrepreneurial expertise, results-focused, restaurant operations and practical food and cost reduction initiatives. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player and well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Highly skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations; talented at building and maintaining “win-win” partnerships. Passionate and inventive creator of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns; accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender and Web/Graphics/marketing Coordinator
Burton Place Bar
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Created flyers, screen Ads, marketing material; Social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram)
Bartender in Music Venue
House of Blues
01.2013 - 01.2019
General Manager and Web/Graphics/Marketing Coordinator
Fedora Lounge
01.2010 - 2014
- Performed opening and closing duties; Managed all bartenders, servers and bussers; Payroll; Scheduling; Inventory; Created corporate identity; maintained website and created all graphics needed.
Bar Manager and Web/Graphics/Marketing Coordinator
Dream/SKY Nightclub/Lounge
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Performed opening and closing duties; Managed all bartenders, servers and bussers; Payroll; Scheduling; Created corporate identity; maintained website and created all graphics needed.
Manager and Graphics and Design Coordinator
IMAGE Chicago Magazine
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed and coordinated the graphics department (3 employees); Managed and coordinated magazine nightlife photographers (10 employees); Print Ad and logo design for clients; Maintained website and sent out weekly newsletters created by myself.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Visual Communications: Multimedia and Web Design
International Academy of Design and Technology
Chicago, IL01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - International Business: Marketing, Minor in Spanish
Illinois State University
Bloomington-Normal, IL01.2003
Skills
- Restaurant Software: Aloha, Micros, Restaurant Manager Pro, Remanco, Squirrel; Bassett and Food Handler Certified
- Computer software: All Microsoft Products, ALL Abode Products
- Social media marketing
- Graphic design
- Website maintenance
- Email marketing campaigns
- Print advertising design
- Corporate identity creation
- Customer service excellence
- Team leadership
- Marketing strategy development
- Content creation and management
Certification
Basset and Food Handler
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender and Web/Graphics/marketing Coordinator
Burton Place Bar
01.2015 - 01.2025
Bartender in Music Venue
House of Blues
01.2013 - 01.2019
General Manager and Web/Graphics/Marketing Coordinator
Fedora Lounge
01.2010 - 2014
Bar Manager and Web/Graphics/Marketing Coordinator
Dream/SKY Nightclub/Lounge
01.2008 - 01.2010
Manager and Graphics and Design Coordinator
IMAGE Chicago Magazine
01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - International Business: Marketing, Minor in Spanish
Illinois State University
Associates of Applied Science - Visual Communications: Multimedia and Web Design
International Academy of Design and Technology
Section name
1101 S. STATE ST. #1501 CHICAGO, IL 60605 ab-design@live.com