BRIANNA CANUP
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. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender/ Event Coordinator
Southern Strain Brewery
06.2023 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
Colorguard instructor
Cox Mill High School
01.2021 - Current
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
- Adhered to sports psychology practices to remain calm and focused during competitions.
Event Staff
Carolina Winter Ensemble Association
01.2023 - Current
- Welcomed guests to events, checked invitations, and oversaw proper seating.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
- Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash, and cleaning facilities.
- Maintained paper score tabulations.
- Provided primary guest support.
EC Resource Teacher
Winecoff Stem Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Met a variety of annual IEP goals for different students
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Exhibited flexibility in scheduling, worked with different levels of staff and handled variety of early childhood situations.
- Demonstrated skills to develop, supervise, plan and teach curriculum best suited to young children.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
EC Resource Teacher
W. M. Irvin Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
Conservation Camp Counselor
Wildlife Conservation Society
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Seasonal staff member with the Wildlife Conservation Society at the Prospect Park Zoo
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
- Conducted game area surveys to determine variety of fauna and number of individuals of each species.
- Analyzed data to determine appropriate ways to protect wildlife ecosystems.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary and Special Education
New York University
New York, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2018
Skills
- Reconciling Cash Drawers
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Catering Events
- Customer Care
- Family Involvement
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Social Skills
- Collaboration
- IEP Compliance
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Instructional Techniques
Additional Information
- National Honor Society Member Fall 2013- Spring 2014Dean's list Fall 2015- Spring 2017Extracurricular ActivitiesAlpha Chi Omega Sorority Spring 2016 - PresentActive Colorguard Member Fall 2010 – Fall 2017WCU Ballroom Dance Team Instructor Fall 2017- Spring 2018NYU Ballroom Dance Team Member Fall 2018- Spring 2020
Timeline
Lead Bartender/ Event Coordinator
Southern Strain Brewery
06.2023 - Current
Event Staff
Carolina Winter Ensemble Association
01.2023 - Current
EC Resource Teacher
Winecoff Stem Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Colorguard instructor
Cox Mill High School
01.2021 - Current
EC Resource Teacher
W. M. Irvin Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Conservation Camp Counselor
Wildlife Conservation Society
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Elementary and Special Education
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Education
Western Carolina University
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