Bryana Colvin
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Accomplished bartender with a proven track record in multiple Bar/ Restaurant settings, adept in leadership and thriving in fast-paced environments. Expert in developing themed cocktails and exceeding sales targets, demonstrated by upselling techniques and strong client relationships. Skilled in training staff and boosting bar revenue, showcasing both hard and soft skills essential for high-volume hospitality settings. Seeking new bar manager/ bartender position that will further my bar knowledge and management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Bartender
Steven Tanger Center For The Performing Arts
09.2023 - Current
- Development of themed cocktails for special events
- Exceed sales targets by upselling cocktails based on the specific tastes and interests of customers
- Established and maintained business relationships with clients and vendors
- Communicated clearly with other bartenders, servers, managers, security personnel to ensure smooth operations during events
High-Volume Bartender
Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons
07.2022 - Current
- Stock and maintained the output of bar cocktails, while preparing server cocktails
- Confer with management on new and exciting methods to improve shift efficiency, reduce waste, and boost overall bar revenue
- Led the training of nine new bartenders on technique and best practices, ensuring consistency in drink quality and time management
Night Club Bartender
Elm Street Lounge
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Recreated hand-crafted drinks, drawing from original classic cocktails, prior experience, and customer requests
- Assist manager in confirming that all cash and credit transactions are accounted for and deposited into safe 3 out of 5 operational days, including occasional employee payouts to bartenders
- Assist in the social media advertisement of the venue
Supervisor/ Bartender/Cocktail Server
Boston's House of Jazz & Blues
06.2012 - 09.2018
- Oversaw recruitment & selection, employee training, and assistance in weekly scheduling
- Responsible for five to eight team members per shift, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks
- Facilitated team meetings once a month, performance evaluations every three months, implement disciplinary action, and performance appraisal
Education
Business Management
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05-2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Face-paced environment adaptability
- Bartender/ Server trainer
- Private catering events
- Task prioitization
Timeline
Event Bartender
Steven Tanger Center For The Performing Arts
09.2023 - Current
High-Volume Bartender
Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons
07.2022 - Current
Night Club Bartender
Elm Street Lounge
09.2019 - 07.2023
Supervisor/ Bartender/Cocktail Server
Boston's House of Jazz & Blues
06.2012 - 09.2018
Business Management
North Carolina A&T State University
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