Aidan Barnard

• Developed and executed social media strategies to enhance brand visibility, strengthen audience engagement, and support ongoing film and documentary projects.
• Analyzed platform performance and audience behavior to optimize content delivery and improve reach across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Bluesky.
• Managed content calendars and ensured timely posting, aligned with marketing goals, releases, and studio priorities.
• Collaborated with the founder and creative team to produce and refine short-form content, promotional materials, and digital assets.
• Assisted in shaping the online identity of FutureDude by maintaining consistent messaging, tone, and visual style across platforms.
• Monitored sci-fi community trends and audience discussions to inform future content direction and engagement strategies.

Fun serving job at a downtown Minneapolis bar in the North Loop.

• Kept bar organized and clean during busy hours.
• Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Developed strong working relationships with customers and staff.
• Handled cash drawer accurately throughout shift including opening and closing out register each day.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by efficiently responding to requests in a timely manner.
• Provided friendly customer service by greeting customers as they arrived at the bar and making recommendations based on their preferences.
• Performed all cleaning duties before, during and after shift including sanitizing bar surfaces.
• Completed POS transactions, returning currency, coin, and payment cards to patrons.
• Greeted patrons promptly and cordially, exhibiting excellent guest service skills.
• Maintained an organized and clean work environment, ensuring all customer areas were properly stocked with supplies.
• Trained new staff on proper bartending techniques including mixing drinks, pouring beer, stocking liquor shelves and handling cash transactions.
• Utilized problem solving skills to resolve customer complaints in a courteous manner.

• Developed extensive knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and other beverages to ensure accuracy when taking orders.
• Maintained understanding of menu items to answer patron questions regarding food, drinks, and preparation methods.
• Adhered to all company policies and procedures regarding alcohol consumption and serving laws.
• Took beverage orders from guests and delivered drinks within reasonable time frames.
• Assessed bar inventory and completed requisition sheets to restock supplies.
• Crafted specialty cocktails according to customer specifications.
• Mixed and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes.

• Worked hard at this job and was awarded with an employee of the month.
• Trained new staff on the use of software systems associated with order fulfillment.
• Provided guidance and support when needed by junior staff members working on the same project.
• Resolved customer inquiries quickly and efficiently related to order fulfillment issues.
• Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot any issues that arose during the course of fulfilling orders.
• Collaborated with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
• Delivered orders accurately and efficiently.