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Alex Mikula

Vancouver,WA
Alex Mikula

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven hospitality professional with over 17 years of experience, including more than a decade in management roles at premier private golf clubs and luxury event venues. Expertise in leading high-performing teams, managing comprehensive food and beverage operations, and delivering exceptional member and guest experiences. Strong background in contract negotiation and client representation from working with one of Los Angeles' top talent agencies, complemented by a Human Resources Management Certificate and ongoing advanced CRM training to enhance operational and client relationship systems. Communication and media skills are bolstered by a degree in Broadcasting, highlighted by the production of a podcast and YouTube series focused on amplifying underrepresented voices. Maintains a hands-on leadership style, strategic thinking, and a genuine passion for service excellence.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Valo Winery

Wine Sales Representative
2025 - Current (10 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for new memberships signups, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and local vendors to create positive impression of business.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products to increase sales by 35%.

The Durst Organization

Personal Administrative Assistant
2024 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 10 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, scheduling appointments, arranging meetings,
  • Coordinated over 20 private events for family and business events.
  • Displayed absolute discretion when handling confidential information or interacting with any media inquiries.

Royal Oaks Country Club

Banquet Events Manager and Coordinator
2020 - 2024 (4 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Organized and managed numerous annual tournaments, fundraising events, company meetings, weddings, membership private events, and Holiday events with a team of 25 core banquet staff.
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Liaised with Host or Company point of contact to monitor logistics and timelines.
  • Supervised and mentored bartenders, assistants, set-up and tear down crew, and all team members hired for specific events.

Royal Oaks Country Club

Lead Server/Banquet Captain
2018 - 2020 (2 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Transitioned into Lead position due to high performance and leadership qualities
  • Trained all new service staff and mentored younger staff in fine dining etiquette and professional table side service.
  • Increased overall Banquet Sales by 25%.

Royal Oaks Country Club

Bar Manager
2015 - 2018 (3 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Consistently updated and added new craft cocktails every quarter for menu.
  • Managed all bar operations, from service, inventory, scheduling, and closing daily reports.
  • Met with 20 local distributors to maintain a robust inventory of wine, beer, and Liquor.

One on One

Content Creator & Journalist
2020 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Researched topics, arranged interviews, edit content to produce own web series.
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Received 50% of funds from local grants offered to new News Media Creators.

Global One

Executive Director
01.2012 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Managed accounts payable/receivable, invoices, purchase orders and inventory verification.
  • Represented and signed all New Talent to company.
  • Scouted and signed companies top 10 Models/Actors to increase commission earnings by 30%.

Rogue Valley Country Club

Manager
01.2003 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Started in an entry level position and climbed to manager due to consistent performance and demonstration of leadership skills.
  • Hired and Trained Staff
  • Increased food and beverage sales by 25% over 1-year through increased marketing and improved food and service.

Education

Portland State University
Portland, Oregon, OR

Bachelor of Arts from Broadcast Journalism
05-2018

University Overview

  • Summa Cum Laude Graduate
  • John. P Malcom Scholarship recipient

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon, OR

Certificate of Human Resource Management from Human Resource Management
06-2012

University Overview

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
06-2011

University Overview

  • Summa Cum Laude Graduate

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Marketing
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Task delegation
  • Expectation setting
  • Business development
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Guest relations management
  • Staff management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client relations
  • Staff training and mentoring

Interests

  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Homelessness Outreach
  • Community Cleanup
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Creative Writing

Timeline

Executive Director
Global One
01.2012 - 01.2014
Manager
Rogue Valley Country Club
01.2003 - 01.2012
Wine Sales Representative
Valo Winery
2025 - Current (10 education.months_Label)
Personal Administrative Assistant
The Durst Organization
2024 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Banquet Events Manager and Coordinator
Royal Oaks Country Club
2020 - 2024 (4 education.years_Label)
Lead Server/Banquet Captain
Royal Oaks Country Club
2018 - 2020 (2 education.years_Label)
Bar Manager
Royal Oaks Country Club
2015 - 2018 (3 education.years_Label)
Content Creator & Journalist
One on One
2020 - 01.2023
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts from Broadcast Journalism
Southern Oregon University
Certificate of Human Resource Management from Human Resource Management
Southern Oregon University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration

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