CHAD NIELSEN
MPLS,MN
Summary
Diligent Barback with comprehensive background in supporting bar operations and maintaining clean, organized workspaces. Successfully assisted bartenders by replenishing supplies and managing inventory efficiently. Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities and teamwork to ensure seamless service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE RETAIL INTERIOR DESIGNER
Retail In The City
07.2012 - Current
- Producing Retail Design packages for various national home store brands - working remotely.
- Designing department and merchandise layouts from conception to detail construction documents including RCP, Power, Finish plans as well as elevations and fixture/ millwork details.
- Rendering and presentation using Adobe Creative Suite 6; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. Planning 8 to 10 stores at any given time, meeting deadlines and managing responsibilities through to completion.
BARBACK
Lyn65
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
BARTENDER
Fresh Bistro
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: A high-volume, casual but sophisticated waterfront Mediterranean Style Restaurant
- Generated and maintained regular clientele for a high-volume, casual but sophisticated waterfront Mediterranean Style Restaurant with an extensive fresh-squeezed fruit cocktail program, while serving full food menu
- Bartending position encompassed all serving, bussing and barback responsibilities including organizing, stocking, juicing, inventory and opening/ closing bank procedures
- A high-volume, casual but sophisticated waterfront Mediterranean Style Restaurant
BAR-BACK/ BRUNCH BARTENDER
Racine's
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: A fine dining French restaurant by the Michelin Starred Chef, Frederic Duca
- Prepared fruit, stocked inventory and maintained cleanliness, while assisting bartenders throughout service behind the bar
- Greeted guests upon arrival with plate set-up and water, followed by removal of completed courses - with reset
- Poured wine, mixed cocktails and prepared Tea/Espressos for the wait staff from the service bar during standard service; for guests at the bar during Brunch
- A fine dining French restaurant by the Michelin Starred Chef, Frederic Duca
COCKTAIL SERVER/ BAR-BACK (HOLIDAY SEASONAL)
Spin Nightclub
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Ensured that all expectations were met and exceeded by remaining attentive with patrons and responding promptly when issues surfaced
- Maintained promotional duties including an additional Facebook page with regular photo and event updates; in an effort to increase business
FREELANCE INTERIOR DESIGNER
HGTV (Jholt Productions, Leopard Films)
05.2006 - 10.2010
- Executed several seasons of successful design solutions for numerous home improvement programs including; Dear Genevieve (hosted by Trading Space's veteran designer, Genevieve Gorder), Color Splash (featuring Design Star winner, David Bromstad) and Dina's Party (with former NJ Housewife, Dina Manzo)
COCKTAIL/ FOOD SERVER (SUMMER SEASONAL)
Therapy Bar and Lounge
05.2009 - 09.2009
- Developed repeat business by establishing professional and lasting relationships with customers for high volume, fast paced nightclub
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Harrington Institute of Interior Design
Chicago, IL06.2001
Skills
- Efficient multitasking
- Cleanliness Maintenance
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
BARBACK
Lyn65
06.2018 - 02.2019
BARTENDER
Fresh Bistro
08.2016 - 03.2017
BAR-BACK/ BRUNCH BARTENDER
Racine's
10.2014 - 03.2015
FREELANCE RETAIL INTERIOR DESIGNER
Retail In The City
07.2012 - Current
COCKTAIL SERVER/ BAR-BACK (HOLIDAY SEASONAL)
Spin Nightclub
10.2010 - 01.2011
COCKTAIL/ FOOD SERVER (SUMMER SEASONAL)
Therapy Bar and Lounge
05.2009 - 09.2009
FREELANCE INTERIOR DESIGNER
HGTV (Jholt Productions, Leopard Films)
05.2006 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Harrington Institute of Interior Design
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