BreAnna Szymanski
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Shakers
Liberty, OH
10.2026 - Current
- Crafted mixed cocktails, elevating guest experience and satisfaction for Lake Club members and guests
- Recommended drink pairings, enhancing overall dining experience during service and private club events
- Prepared bar area with glassware and garnishes, ensuring readiness for efficient service
Bartender
Iron Mann Grille
Girard, Ohio
03.2025 - 09.2026
- Mixed cocktails and club beverages for Lake Club members and guests
- Prepared bar area with glassware, garnishes, service supplies to ensure readiness for service
- Managed high-volume events such as bands and trivia nights, ensuring smooth operation and guest satisfaction
- Maintained clean, organized bar stations to enhance efficiency during service hours
- Maintained clean, organized bar stations throughout service hours
- Restocked liquor, beer, wine, mixers, and garnishes for service
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Ensured new bartenders understood bar operations and service standards for optimal performance.
- Facilitated successful high-volume events by managing logistics and ensuring guest satisfaction. such as bands, trivia nights, etc.
Bartender
The Lake Club
Poland, OH
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Crafted and served a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines to patrons in a fast-paced bar environment
- Cultivated expertise in mixology techniques and flavor profiles to deliver tailored drink recommendations for patrons
- Developed extensive knowledge of mixology techniques, flavor profiles, and drink recipes to provide personalized recommendations to customers
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation techniques, customer service standards, and POS system operation
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Engaged with guests in a friendly manner, anticipating needs to enhance overall customer experience
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and customer service standards, fostering skill development and consistency in service
Bar Manager/Bartender
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Niles, OH
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed bar inventory and ordering process to ensure timely replenishment of stock.
- Utilized exceptional mixology skills to craft visually appealing cocktails that exceeded customer expectations
- Facilitated meetings to clarify employee expectations and enhance team alignment
- Monitored cocktail specifications to ensure consistency in drink preparation.
- Managed inventory and ordering process, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing for alcoholic beverages and bar supplies
- Conducted phone interviews to evaluate potential candidates for bartender positions.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in a XX% reduction in beverage costs without compromising quality
- Ensuring hospitality and guest service is excellent
- Provided outstanding customer service by promptly greeting guests, taking accurate orders, and delivering drinks in a timely manner
- Effectively handled cash transactions using POS system while maintaining accuracy in balancing cash drawer at the end of each shift
- Implemented upselling strategies resulting in an increase of XX% in average sales per customer visit
- Checking spec on cocktails
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers, securing favorable pricing for alcoholic beverages and bar supplies
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, adhering to health and safety regulations at all times
- Calling and conducting interviews
- Holding alcohol, wine, beer, whiskey knowledge courses for staff
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to create food pairing recommendations for customers, enhancing overall dining experience
- Organized special events such as themed nights or live music performances to attract new customers and boost revenue
- Resolved guest complaints or concerns promptly and professionally to ensure high levels of satisfaction were maintained
- Coordinated special events like themed nights and live music performances to attract new customers and increase revenue
Merchandising Service Coordinator
Ulta Beauty
Niles, OH
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Shipment handling
- Managed tasking team for store resets to optimize merchandising layout
- Coordinated Ulta Beauty service schedules across salon, retail, and guest support teams.
- Managed guest appointments using Ulta Beauty booking systems and daily service calendars.
- Communicated service updates with stylists, managers, and front-end associates.
Third Key Manager
Spencers Gifts
Niles, OH
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Secured management role within one month of hiring
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance satisfaction
- Coordinated shipments for timely delivery
Fabricator
Mercury Plastics
Middlefield, OH
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Operated machinery on assembly lines to assemble products efficiently.
- Performed daily cleaning tasks to maintain a tidy work environment.
- Achieved high piece rates, directly enhancing overall incentive pay.
Third Key Manager
Dollar General
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Acquired necessary skills and knowledge within three months of starting
- Managed opening and closing procedures to ensure store readiness
- Performed cash drawer counts at the end of each shift and making runs to banks
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
High school diploma - General Studies
Champion High School
Warren, OHSkills
- Advanced Mixology Techniques
- Craft Cocktailing
- Bar Setup Operations
- Bar Setuptender Training
- Customer Engagement
- Fashion retail
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- POS
- Time management
- Inventory Management
- Operations management
- Event Coordination
- Sales
- Marketing
- Management experience
- Team management
- Team Training
- Staff Development
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Phone etiquette
- Organizational skills
- Cash register
- Shipping and Receiving
- Cost Control
- Bar
- Management
- Fashion retail
- Computer skills
- Serving Experience
- Negotiation
- Shipping and Receiving
- Operations Management
- Advanced Mixology
- Cost Control
- Bar
- Team Management
Personal Information
- Driving License: Yes
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Bartender
Shakers
10.2026 - Current
Bartender
Iron Mann Grille
03.2025 - 09.2026
Bartender
The Lake Club
04.2024 - 08.2024
Bar Manager/Bartender
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
05.2021 - 02.2024
Merchandising Service Coordinator
Ulta Beauty
07.2019 - 11.2019
Third Key Manager
Spencers Gifts
08.2016 - 12.2016
Fabricator
Mercury Plastics
01.2016 - 08.2016
Third Key Manager
Dollar General
05.2014 - 05.2015
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
High school diploma - General Studies
Champion High School