Ashley Skenandore
Cordova,TN
Summary
Professional Bartender with 10 years of experience working across different hospitality sectors, from restaurants and busy nightclubs to local watering holes and large music venues. Reliable, hard working, and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Railgarten
Memphis , TN
01.2017 - Current
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.
Brand Ambassador Team Lead
The Sullivan Agency
Memphis , TN
01.2012 - Current
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
- Conducted consumer surveys and gathered data on purchasing habits for use in branding efforts.
- Acted as face of brand at retail events and sampling opportunities at multiple locations.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Communicated successes, competition trends, deals, product introductions, potential accounts, resets and demo opportunities via recaps.
- Contributed to social media content documenting brand's impact in on market.
Lead Bartender
Kennedy's
Atoka, TN
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Orchestrated numerous private parties, business meetings and formal engagements.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.
Lead Bartender
Jerry Lawler's Bar & Grille
Memphis , TN
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Orchestrated numerous private parties, business meetings and formal engagements.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.
Bartender
New Daisy Theatre
Memphis , TN
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.
Bartender
Club 152
Memphis , TN
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than Number drinks per hour.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Orchestrated numerous private parties, business meetings and formal engagements.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.
Education
Cosmetology Program -
Plaza Beauty School
Memphis, TN2015
Business -
Southwest Community College
Memphis TN2013
High School Diploma -
Gateway Christian School
Memphis, TN2011
Skills
- Food and Beverage Service
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Bar Operations and Logistics
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Hospitality and Guest Service
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- High-Volume Environments
- Hosting Functions
- Banquet Events
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Kennedy's
01.2019 - 01.2021
Lead Bartender
Railgarten
01.2017 - Current
Lead Bartender
Jerry Lawler's Bar & Grille
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bartender
New Daisy Theatre
01.2014 - 01.2018
Brand Ambassador Team Lead
The Sullivan Agency
01.2012 - Current
Bartender
Club 152
01.2012 - 01.2016
Cosmetology Program -
Plaza Beauty School
Business -
Southwest Community College
High School Diploma -
Gateway Christian School
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