Andrew Kern
Marketing Personality
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience. Smart professional with capability to determine musical tastes of clients and spin appropriate songs with finesse and excitement. Driven Disc Jockey with the know-how to get people dancing at all types of events, including weddings, bar mitzvahs, company parties and fundraisers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Bartender
Rad Retrocade
Las Cruces, NM
08.2021 - Current
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
DJ
Bart Jenkins
El Paso, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, TX, NM, NV
01.2012 - Current
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
- Participated in community events and fundraisers and professionally represented sponsors.
- Used controllers and mixers to mix and sample music.
- Ran visual effects to supplement audio equipment output.
- Installed, operated and maintained audio and video equipment at venues.
- Entertained guests with music matching desired genres and tempo.
- Worked with clients to determine requirements for each party or event.
- Arranged libraries and playlists of music in advance of live events.
Assistant General Manager
Ruby Tuesday
Las Cruces, NM
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Developed innovative sales proposals to promote product quality and showcase market comparisons.
- Taught staff strategies for completing work and smoothly carrying out senior management directives.
- Boosted revenue by implementing sales cycle procedures related to new business development and contract agreements.
- Boosted yearly profits through process optimization and improved training.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
Floor Manager
Pecan Grill And Brewery
Las Cruces, NM
04.2013 - 02.2020
- Multiplied earnings through sales goal achievement, customer service improvements and commitment to team objectives.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 08.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts - Marketing
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM 01.2011 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Bradshaw Mountain High School
Prescott Valley, AZ 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Customer interaction
Building guest relationships
Promotional event coordination
Attention to Detail
Television and film background
Exceptional communicator
Stand-in experience
Athletic training and coaching
Competitive
Timeline
Senior Bartender
Rad Retrocade
08.2021 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Ruby Tuesday
01.2020 - 09.2021
Floor Manager
Pecan Grill And Brewery
04.2013 - 02.2020
DJ
Bart Jenkins
01.2012 - Current
Associate of Arts - Marketing
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
01.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
New Mexico State University
08.2010 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Bradshaw Mountain High School
08.2001 - 05.2005