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Brooke Pinney

Marseilles,IL

Summary

Experienced with creating unique and appealing cocktails tailored to customer preferences. Utilizes efficient workflow management to maintain smooth operations during peak hours. Knowledge of inventory control and managing supplies to ensure well-stocked bar.

Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.

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.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/server

The Hideout Two
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.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.

Housekeeper

The Lakes Golf & Country Club
03.2021 - Current
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.

Bartender/server

Jamie’s Outpost
03.2022 - 08.2025

I served and bartended. I also did all employee scheduling. I also place all liquor orders weekly. I was an assistant manger.

Bartender/server

The Lakes Golf & Country Club
03.2021 - 02.2024
  • 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.

Restoration Technician

Rainbow International Restoration
03.2015 - 08.2017
  • Performed thorough inspections to accurately assess property damage and determine appropriate restoration methods.
  • Sprayed and fogged upholstery, carpets and accessories with conditioners, protectors, deodorizers and disinfectants.
  • Cleaned and restored interiors of homes damaged by fire, water or smoke, using commercial cleaning equipment such as Type and Type.
  • Maneuvered heavy-duty equipment to carry out moisture surveys and drying techniques.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt, high-quality services for water, fire, and mold damage restorations.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety guidelines and protocols during restoration projects.
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
  • Managed inventory of equipment and supplies, ensuring optimal availability for timely completions of projects.
  • Demonstrated expertise in handling various types of restoration projects such as water extraction, structural drying, content cleaning, and odor removal.
  • Proactively addressed client concerns throughout the restoration process, ensuring their needs were met and resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Upheld company reputation by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship on all completed projects.

Secretary/assistant

Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
05.1994 - 12.1999
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.

Education

Newark High School
Newark IL
1989

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Outgoing personality
  • Engaging personality
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Customer service expertise
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Payment processing
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Cash register operation
  • Menu memorization
  • Memory retention
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Professional appearance
  • Suggestive selling
  • Alcohol awareness
  • Food service
  • Team training and development
  • New hire training
  • Beverage preparation
  • Drink preparation techniques
  • Inventory
  • Sales expertise
  • Salesmanship
  • Classic cocktails
  • Performance improvement
  • Food running
  • Staff management
  • Health codes compliance
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Basic accounting
  • Creative mixology
  • Ordering bar supplies
  • Order management
  • Food preparation
  • Ordering procedures
  • Garnishing drinks
  • Preparing garnishes
  • Courteous
  • Bar service preparation
  • Able to stand number hours
  • Recipe and menu memorization
  • Cocktail list development
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Excellent judgment
  • Craft cocktail preparation
  • Safe service compliance
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Bar restocking
  • Safe serving practices

Certification

Food handlers and Bassett

Timeline

Bartender/server

The Hideout Two
09.2024 - Current

Bartender/server

Jamie’s Outpost
03.2022 - 08.2025

Housekeeper

The Lakes Golf & Country Club
03.2021 - Current

Bartender/server

The Lakes Golf & Country Club
03.2021 - 02.2024

Restoration Technician

Rainbow International Restoration
03.2015 - 08.2017

Secretary/assistant

Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
05.1994 - 12.1999

Newark High School
Brooke Pinney