Allison Parks-Ellis
Urbanna,VA
Summary
Recent graduate with a strong foundation in both hospitality and IT. Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and problem-solving skills. As a seasoned bartender, I honed my customer service expertise, operational efficiency, and ability to thrive under pressure. Consistently exceeded performance expectations, achieving high marks for speed and quality. Eager to leverage my strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and self-motivation to contribute to a dynamic team and take on new challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Mixologist
Second Street Bistro
Williamsburg , VA
2019.07 - Current
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Perform opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shifts, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Demonstrate professionalism by serving high customer volumes with beverage preparations in both the bar area and the rest of the restaurant.
- Serve as an expert in providing personalized recommendations to enhance guest experience with spirits, wine, and beer.
Bartender/Mixologist
Courtyard by Marriott
Newport News , VA
2015.01 - 2019.09
- Managed and tracked inventory for a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Engaged in consistent training sessions to stay up-to-date with the most recent products and market trends.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for guests by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for order taking and conducting transactions.
- Managed cash drawer diligently to guarantee precise accounting of received funds after each shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH2024-05
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VA2020-05
Skills
· Technologically Acquainted: OpenVAS, Nmap/Zenmap, Metasploit, Cisco Packet Tracer, Kali Linux, Wireshark, OSI/TCP model, network infrastructure, NIST Framework, data encryption, backup & recovery, JavaScript, Python, SQL.
· Analytical Skills: Superior problem-solving, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
· Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication, teamwork, and time management.
Accomplishments
- Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society (PBK)
- The National Society of Leadership and Success(NSLS)
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate (President's List for 6 consecutive semesters)
Certification
- Bartender/Mixologist Certified
Timeline
Bartender/Mixologist
Second Street Bistro
2019.07 - Current
Bartender/Mixologist
Courtyard by Marriott
2015.01 - 2019.09
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Rappahannock Community College
- Bartender/Mixologist Certified
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