BROOKE LACKEY
Detroit,MI
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender/Manager on Duty
Two Birds
Detroit, USA
10.2022 - Current
- My duties include cocktail creation and house made cordial/syrup/tincture preparation, menu development, and all opening/closing duties during my shifts.
- I handle all customer and vendor relations when acting as manager.
Front of House Manager
Bunny Bunny
Detroit, USA
11.2021 - 10.2022
- I further honed my multi-tasking skills by handling all front of house duties solo.
- This included serving, hosting, and bartending as needed.
- I also helped with meticulous prep work in the kitchen.
Bartender/Server
Sisters and Brothers Bar
Seattle, USA
11.2019 - 09.2021
- I both served and bartended in this high volume Nashville Hot Chicken bar.
- During the pandemic, I also handled takeout orders and payments, as well as the expediting and packaging of to-go orders.
Bartender/Front of House Keyholder
Life on Mars
Seattle, USA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- I was one of the lead bartenders who acted as MOD several nights a week at this large capacity vegan bar and record store.
- As such, I was responsible for all closing responsibilities and the nightly phasing out of other employees.
- I expanded my skills creating high end craft cocktails with the added challenge of a plant-based menu.
- I worked as a team on menu development seasonally.
Manager/Bartender
Still Liquor
Seattle, USA
07.2011 - 05.2019
- I was solely responsible for all day to day bar operations and also an experienced and professional bartender.
- Daily tasks included scheduling staff, maintaining inventory and ordering product, general cleaning and organization, menu development and design, and seeking out and scheduling special events.
- I handled all private event planning and reservations, writing contracts for these events, and was the professional contact for all customer related inquiries.
- I performed daily management tasks while balancing several regular bartending shifts.
- Craft cocktail bar during the week and nightclub on the weekends, I became very comfortable working in a fast paced and extremely high volume bar environment.
Manager/Accessories Buyer
Edie's Shoes
Seattle, USA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- I was in charge of all daily operations, including vendor and client communication, ordering and receiving, merchandising, sales, and occasionally scheduling and payroll.
Gallery Assistant/Preparator
Aquinas College Art & Music Center
Grand Rapids, USA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- During my final year of college, I managed the student gallery.
- Organized and hung all artwork, created pamphlets, and was responsible for all submitted artwork as well as hosting gallery shows.
Server/Bartender
The Meanwhile Bar
Grand Rapids, USA
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Head server responsible for section assignment.
- I served and created cocktails for customers at the bar top and at tables.
- Able to stay focused and efficient in a high-pressure environment while enjoying interactions with customers.
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI 08.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI 08.2005 - 01.2010
Skills
Project planning
Time management
Inventory management
Timeline
Bartender/Manager on Duty
Two Birds
10.2022 - Current
Front of House Manager
Bunny Bunny
11.2021 - 10.2022
Bartender/Server
Sisters and Brothers Bar
11.2019 - 09.2021
Bartender/Front of House Keyholder
Life on Mars
05.2019 - 03.2020
Manager/Bartender
Still Liquor
07.2011 - 05.2019
Manager/Accessories Buyer
Edie's Shoes
01.2010 - 01.2013
Gallery Assistant/Preparator
Aquinas College Art & Music Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
Server/Bartender
The Meanwhile Bar
01.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Aquinas College
08.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Aquinas College
08.2005 - 01.2010