Andrew LaBarbera
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Travel and Leisure, excelling in customer engagement and relationship building. Skilled in delivering impactful sales presentations and training teams to enhance performance. Adept at inventory management and problem-solving, driving results through effective communication and adaptability in fast-paced environments learned from many years of working and managing bars and restaurants.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Sales Representative
Travel and Leisure
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct presentations via Zoom to owners.
- Establish commonality and build rapport with prospective and/or current owners.
- Articulate the benefits of traveling with Club Wyndham and WorldMark.
- Generate sales by initiating transactions and utilizing proper closing techniques.
- Attend ongoing advanced sales and career training.
- Engaged customers to identify travel preferences and provide tailored recommendations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of travel destinations and leisure trends.
Head Bartender / Certified Trainer
Flecha Cantina
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2024 - Current
- Trained over 30 bartenders on everything from professional bartending techniques to steps of service, and proper cleanliness.
- Crafted and served a variety of cocktails and beverages to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout shifts.
- Managed inventory levels for spirits, mixers, and garnishes effectively.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction levels.
Shift Leader
Sol Cantina
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised staff during shifts to ensure efficient operations.
- Trained new employees on service standards and restaurant procedures.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparation areas.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
Distiller
The Block Distilling Co
Denver, Colorado
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Oversaw the production of 5,000 gallons a month of our award-winning.
- Spirits included vodka, 4-grain whiskey, bourbon, and seasonal gins.
- Personally curated recipes for multiple liqueurs, absinthe, small-batch bourbon, malt whiskey, and gin.
- Operated distillation equipment to produce high-quality spirits.
- Monitored fermentation processes to ensure optimal yeast performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of production area and equipment.
- Assisted in blending spirits according to established recipes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows.
- Provided subject matter expertise to warehouse, marketing and customer relations areas.
- Used handheld tools to make specific checks and calculations for each batch.
- Recorded data from every step of the distilling process into a log book for future reference.
Beverage Director
The Block Distilling Co
Denver, Colorado
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Developed beverage programs aligning with seasonal trends and customer preferences.
- Trained staff on beverage preparation and service standards for optimal quality.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of beverages and ingredients.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality beverages and negotiate pricing.
- Conducted regular tastings to evaluate new products and refine beverage selections.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations in beverage service areas.
- Implemented staff schedules to ensure efficient coverage during peak service hours.
- Organized weekly tastings of new products for management team review prior to purchasing decisions.
- Organized monthly happy hours featuring discounted drinks specials or unique cocktail creations.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Nu Camp Computer Sciences
Las Vegas, NV06-2024
High School Diploma -
Canon McMillan High School
Canonsburg, PA06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
West Virgina University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Sales presentations
- Customer engagement
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Client relationship building
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Adaptability
- Customer retention
Timeline
Virtual Sales Representative
Travel and Leisure
05.2025 - Current
Head Bartender / Certified Trainer
Flecha Cantina
08.2024 - Current
Shift Leader
Sol Cantina
06.2023 - 08.2024
Distiller
The Block Distilling Co
08.2019 - 04.2023
Beverage Director
The Block Distilling Co
07.2017 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Nu Camp Computer Sciences
High School Diploma -
Canon McMillan High School
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
West Virgina University