Christina Brown

Objective: A creative professional who is detailed-oriented, well-organized, hardworking,
and a dedicated team player who would love to work in an energetic, fun environment where
my mixology, serving, and upselling skills contribute to the establishment's success.

Skills:
• T.I.P.S Certified (California RBS)
• Food Handlers Certified (ANAB-Accredited)

• Quick learner and able to memorize extensive food and beverage menus; experienced in working with POS systems; strong mathematical aptitude.
• Extensive knowledge and ability to create and serve various mixed drinks, liquors, liqueurs, beers, and wines; experienced in upselling and product knowledge.
• Knowledge in bar set-up and breakdown; organized, responsible, and clean; ability to lift
50lbs or more; experienced in working in a fast-paced environment & multi-tasking ability.
• Effective communicator, active listener, & emotionally intelligent

Work Experience:

Bartender – 2014- Current Los Angeles, CA - Travel for work- SF, OC, San Diego, Joshua Tree & Palm Springs - VIP Events through various agencies and catering companies: RoomForty, Bon Appetit, Sodexo, Legendary, Patina, 24 Carat, LMU, etc; experience working at private parties, traditional bars, VIP lounges at convention centers, stadiums, and weddings.

• Craft cocktails, beer & wine; extensive knowledge and ability to create and serve various mixed drinks, liquors, liqueurs, beers, and wines; experienced in upselling and product knowledge.
• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and give responsive, professional, and gracious service at all times; good energy only
• Good memory, quick learner, active listener
• Bar set-up, breakdown & inventory; clean; ability to lift 50lbs or more; multi-task ability and work in fast-pace environment
• Cocktail server/Catering Server/Runner experience at VIP events & Weddings

Production Coordinator

2019-2023 Los Angeles, CA - Traveled for shoots

• Oversaw and organized various aspects of production including pre and post, such as scheduling, budgeting, logistics, and administrative tasks. Worked closely with Production Manager & Producers on Film /TV sets
• Production Coordinator/Associate Producer for various brands for Photoshoots
• Marketing Manager & promotions for Knob Creek bourbon whiskey, Vox vodka, El Tesoro de Don Felipe tequila, The Dalmore whiskey, Royal Elite Supreme Luxury Vodka
• Marketing promotions – EMP Marketing Group for Smirnoff Vodka, Crown Royal, & Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur
• Health & Safety Manager – LA Film/TV; Assistant to Producers/Directors
  Assistant Art Director – Commercials
• Internet Systems Engineer in Silicon Valley / Network Technician

Education:
• ABC Bartending / Bartender’s Training Institute, Mixologist certification
• Santa Monica College- Currently studying Communication Sciences & Disorders; transferring to Cal State University, Northridge for Speech Pathology; AA in Communications.
• Silicon Valley College- Associate of Science Degree in Network Systems Administration – Fremont, CA

References:

Don Sercer - Owner & Photographer -Sercer Studios(323) 972-1605

Mike Hatton - Producer- Ton of Hats Production Co. (323) 394-1277

Dr. Barry Carlin - Chiropractor- Best Performance Systems (310) 980-0502
Eve Faley - Coordinator/Teacher - ABC Bartending (626) 221-8789