Alexander M. Cason
Nashville,tennessee
Summary
Experienced free-lance photography with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences.
Demonstrated the ability to complete tasks accurately despite interruptions and competing demands.
Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development. Talents include, photography, videography, graphic and fashion design.
Great people skills. Very open to many things and ideas.
Self-motivated and dependable while achieving high performance with minimal supervision. Well familiar in the restaurant industry, providing above average service to each guest.
Still trying to find my path in life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Klumsy Photography
37115, TN
01.2014 - Current
- Selected and set up motion picture or television cameras and accessories.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color-balance for final images.
- Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
- Assisted imaging team members with product styling, prep and post production.
- Defined image requirements and planned photographic events.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
- Collaborated successfully with a variety of personalities and work styles.
- Photographed special events, including weddings, parties and school portraits.
- Conducted all photo shoots in a calm and professional demeanor.
- Collaborated with clients to guarantee satisfaction with advertisements.
- Addressed client problems in a professional, timely manner.
- Created visuals that appeal to leaders in the big data and high-tech world.
- Generated high quality results in a timely manner.
Server
Hawkers
Nashville, TN
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
Bartender
Bajo Taco
Nashville, TN
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Server Assistant
Eddie V's Prime Seafood & Steaks
Nashville, TN
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted servers with carrying food from kitchen to tables, refilling drinks, and clearing away dirty dishes.
- Organized menus, silverware, and condiments at each table prior to seating guests.
- Checked in with customers throughout their meal to ensure satisfaction.
- Restocked bar items such as napkins, straws, cups and glassware as necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area by wiping down tables after each seating.
- Followed health code standards while handling food and beverage items.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies, setting up workstations, cleaning counters.
- Ensured that all utensils were sanitized properly before use.
- Communicated effectively with other personnel to coordinate tasks efficiently.
Server
Twelve-Thirty Club
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
Food Runner
Church & Union
Nashville, TN
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Checked all dishes before delivering them to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.
- Replenished water glasses, bread baskets, condiments and other necessities during meal service.
- Provided assistance with clearing plates from tables after meals were completed.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas throughout shift including counter tops, floors, equipment.
- Communicated with chefs regarding potential menu changes or specials for the day.
- Maintained supplies such as napkins, silverware, glassware and plates throughout shift.
- Helped maintain organization of walk-in coolers and freezers according to health department regulations.
- Restocked bar items such as beer taps, wine bottles, liquor bottles and garnishes.
- Collaborated with management team on ways to improve service levels within the restaurant.
- Assisted in training new staff members on restaurant operations and procedures.
- Performed daily pre-shift side work duties such as restocking supplies, polishing silverware.
Photography Intern
Altru Creative
Nashville, TN
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated successfully with a variety of personalities and work styles.
- Assisted imaging team members with product styling, prep and post production.
- Set up precise photographic measurements and control equipment.
- Served as field producer to coordinate scenes in a story.
- Collaborated with clients to guarantee satisfaction with advertisements.
- Monitored studio for adequate quantities of supplies.
- Photographed special events, including weddings, parties and school portraits.
- Drove business growth and success through implementing marketing and sales strategies.
- Collaborated with a team of designers to offer improvements and direction on others' projects.
Sales Representative
KROGER
37115, TN
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Check-out customers as well as bag when needed.
- Stock shelves.
- Close out register at the end of shift.
- Provided Customer Servive
Photographer
Lifetouch
Nashville, TN
- Senior Portraits
- Sports Photography
- Graduation Photography
- Prom Photography
Education
High School Diploma - Digital Design and Communication
McGavock High School
2017
Skills
- Quick learner
- Client-focused
- Advanced music theory
- Computer proficient
- Excellent communication
- File/records maintenance
- Operations management
- Client Relations
- Customer Satisfaction
- Territory Sales Experience
- Photography
- Videography
- Safe Food Handling
- Table Bussing
- Food inspection
- Food Delivery
- Food Running
- Order Management
- Guest Engagement
- Table Setting
- Supply Restocking
- Suggestive Selling
- Beverage Preparation
- Quality Control
- Performance Improvement
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Menu knowledge
- Dish preparation
- Professional Appearance
- Ordering Procedures
- Special dietary requirements
- Banquet Coordination
- Menu Memorization
- Strong Work Ethic
- Positive and professional
- Service prioritization
- High-volume dining
- Cash Handling
KLUMSY
Preferred to go by this name to clients, but is still optional.
Personal Information
For any Photography, Videography, or any other creative services contact me at KlumsyPics1999@gmail.com
For any restaurant opportunities contact me at #615-964-2456
Affiliations
Worked with Deep Tropics, Full Circle, and Demons Den.
Interests
My current interest right now is, of course photography and videography, but I am interested in getting more into graphic design and producing music. Along with that I love dancing and meeting and connecting with others to politic and discuss business and creative ideas.
Certification
TABC License. Issued 01/14/2023. Permit Number: PERSER-DAV-2301392
Accomplishments
- Received employee of the month at 12/30 Club.
References
Vic - Hawkers GM - #731-437-6559
Marcus Huffman - Church & Union Manager - #828-838-7091
Timeline
Bartender
Bajo Taco
09.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Hawkers
08.2023 - 08.2024
Server Assistant
Eddie V's Prime Seafood & Steaks
05.2023 - 09.2023
Server
Twelve-Thirty Club
05.2022 - 04.2023
Food Runner
Church & Union
10.2021 - 02.2022
Photography Intern
Altru Creative
06.2018 - 01.2020
Sales Representative
KROGER
06.2015 - 12.2015
Freelance Photographer
Klumsy Photography
01.2014 - Current
Photographer
Lifetouch
High School Diploma - Digital Design and Communication
McGavock High School