Ariel Berlet
Redding,CA
Summary
Dynamic and customer-focused bartender with extensive experience at Redding Elks Lodge #1073. Expert in mixology and responsible alcohol service, consistently enhancing guest satisfaction through proactive engagement. Proven ability to manage high-volume events while maintaining a clean and organized bar environment, ensuring compliance with ABC regulations and optimizing inventory levels.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Redding Elks Lodge #1073
08.2013 - 01.2020
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- During private events served to crowds of 300 in addition to serving the members in the members only club room.
- During public events served to crowds of over 500 patrons.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Created and promoted specialty mixed drinks.
Server/Cocktail Server
Cicada Cantina
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Served during special events and times of heavy customer volume.
Cocktail Server/Assistant Bartender
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Served evenings till closing and assisted with register closeout and sanitary tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized bar area.
- Communicated with guests to record orders and assess needs.
- Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.
- Communicated with contracted restaurant in order to fulfill customer needs and satisfaction.
Project Coordinator
Shasta County of Education
08.2013 - 04.2024
- Oversaw and managed multiple afterschool programs in Shasta and Trinity counties.
- Created and implemented specialty programs at 22 different school sites.
- Trained staff on safety, classroom management, and communication skills.
Fitness Trainer
Independent Contracting
09.2005 - Current
- Provided personal, small group, and large group fitness experiences.
- Formats: Dance, Yoga, Fitness Boxing, Aqua, Cycling, and specialty formats
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Shasta College
Redding, CA06-2015
Skills
- Mixology
- Safe service compliance
- Basic accounting
- Bar restocking
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- ABC regulations
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Menu memorization
- Food service
- Staff management
- Liquor restocking
Certification
- ABC Bartending School - 2012
- Responsible Beverage Service - 2025
Timeline
Bartender
Redding Elks Lodge #1073
08.2013 - 01.2020
Project Coordinator
Shasta County of Education
08.2013 - 04.2024
Server/Cocktail Server
Cicada Cantina
07.2013 - 04.2014
Cocktail Server/Assistant Bartender
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub
08.2012 - 07.2013
Fitness Trainer
Independent Contracting
09.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Shasta College