Carey BIRD
Mount Clemens,MI
Summary
Looking to further my career in the Food and Beverage industry having a strong focus on wine service. I will professionalize and enrich my employer with my experience in fine dining, extensive food and wine knowledge, and attention to detail. Moving to Washington DC in 2009 I was a lead server, bartender, and hospitality manager to some of the most sophisticated clientele of a high powered international city. In addition to supervising, training and acting as a team leader I was responsible for the inventory and accountability in a licensed setting. I continued in fine dining in Florida for 3 1/2 years before returning to Michigan.
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Manager
Detroit Windsor International Film Festival
01.2007 - 01.2009
- I handled all aspects of celebrity and special venue activities and parties
- Organized a series of annual activities coordinating themes and specialty presentations
- Expertise in tailoring fine wines and cuisine for variable audiences
- Arranged sites, set menus and pricing, and established VIP procedures and programs
- Integrating fashion and design to attract varies unique audiences along with catering to VIP guests was my specialty
Fetishes
St. Pete Beach, FL
- Company Overview: This was a very small fine dining establishment with old school table side service and an extensive wine cellar
- I worked the floor with the owner and did all aspects FOH
- Serving, table side service, and specialized in the wine service
- This was a very small fine dining establishment with old school table side service and an extensive wine cellar
Lead Server
Watercolour Grillhouse - Marriott Sand Key
, FL
- Company Overview: This was a resort which catered to people from all over the world
- This was a resort which catered to people from all over the world
Bartender
Casa Luca/Fiola Mare DC
Washington, DC
- Company Overview: Chef Fabio has many additional restaurants since and is highly regarded in this field
- I opened Casa Luca as a Bartender and went on over time to manage Fabio's fine dining Georgetown waterfront location
- Chef Fabio has many additional restaurants since and is highly regarded in this field
Craft Bar Position
Del Campo DC
Washington, DC
- Company Overview: Chef Victor Albisu specializing in Asado
- I held a craft bar position at this South American restaurant as well as a Captain on floor when needed
- The culture of this restaurant influenced an innovative cocktail list
- Chef Victor Albisu specializing in Asado
Lead Server
Palena DC
Washington, DC
- Company Overview: Chef Frank Ruta frequently changed his menu and as well as doing his own butchery
- I held a lead server position in both the formal dining room as well as the more casual cafe
- One of the best Chefs I have worked for to date
- Chef Frank Ruta frequently changed his menu and as well as doing his own butchery
Lead Server
Carey Ann Birdsax DC
Washington, DC
- Company Overview: Concept was a four to six course Prix Fixe menu mostly French with a Mediterranean influence
- I opened this establishment and was lead server and trained new staff
- Concept was a four to six course Prix Fixe menu mostly French with a Mediterranean influence
Education
Baccalaureate Degree - architecture and design
LAWRENCE TECH
MACOMBSkills
- Positive and professional
- Food safety understanding
- Suggestive Selling
- Wine Pairings
- Strong Work Ethic
- Exceptional customer service
Dates - Employment
01/01/09, 01/01/12, Detroit Windsor International Film Festival
Specialeventandcateringskills - Description
As an Executive Manager of the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival (2007-2009) I handled all aspects of celebrity and special venue activities and parties. Organized a series of annual activities coordinating themes and specialty presentations. Expertise in tailoring fine wines and cuisine for variable audiences. Arranged sites, set menus and pricing, and established VIP procedures and programs.
Timeline
Executive Manager
Detroit Windsor International Film Festival
01.2007 - 01.2009
Fetishes
Lead Server
Watercolour Grillhouse - Marriott Sand Key
Bartender
Casa Luca/Fiola Mare DC
Craft Bar Position
Del Campo DC
Lead Server
Palena DC
Lead Server
Carey Ann Birdsax DC
Baccalaureate Degree - architecture and design
LAWRENCE TECH
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