Benjamin Shanks
Gunnison,CO
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a Bartender at Kinfolks Manitou, recognized for exceptional customer service and strong multitasking abilities. Proven track record in cash handling and inventory management, ensuring operational efficiency. Highly effective teacher with strong ability to recognize and adapt to clients needs. Skilled in blueprint reading and welding techniques, demonstrating attention to detail and a commitment to quality in all endeavors.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Kinfolks Manitou
09.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Fly Fishing Guide
Tumbling Trout Fly Shop
03.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated proficiency in various fly casting techniques, enabling clients to improve their skills during guided sessions.
- Upheld ethical and sustainable practices during guided trips by adhering to catch-and-release guidelines and promoting conservation efforts among clients.
- Streamlined trip planning processes by organizing necessary permits, licenses, and gear rentals in advance for each excursion.
- Showcased adaptability by adjusting trip plans in response to changing conditions or client preferences, creating positive experiences even when faced with challenges.
Welder/Fabricator
Springs Fabrication Inc.
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN04-2020
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Patience and persistence
- Blueprint reading
- Attention to detail
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Colorado Driver's License
Timeline
Bartender
Kinfolks Manitou
09.2024 - Current
Fly Fishing Guide
Tumbling Trout Fly Shop
03.2024 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Springs Fabrication Inc.
09.2023 - 05.2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Dakota County Technical College
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