Christopher Land
Corpus Christi,Texas
Summary
Talented structural fitter with 2 years experience in fabricating, assembling and installing structural steel products such as beams, braces, pipes, and plates for offshore drilling jackets and decks. Quality-focused and diligent with an organized approach, good communication skills and a superior work ethic. Able to follow orders and safely operate equipment such as scissor lifts, man lifts, cranes (signals) to complete work according to strict timelines. Looking for a challenging role with the potential for career growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Cheesecake Factory
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2022 - 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.
Managing Bartender
Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar And Grill
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Established rapport with clientele through attentive listening skills and genuine engagement in conversations.
- Managed inventory and ordering supplies, resulting in minimized waste and optimized stock levels.
- Trained new bartenders on mixology techniques, customer service standards, and company policies to ensure consistent quality across the team.
- Maximized profitability by implementing cost-effective strategies for purchasing and waste reduction.
Structural Fitter
Kiewit Offshore Services Ltd
Ingleside, TX
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Kept job site safe, clean and organized.
- Performed effectively and efficiently with team to meet deadlines.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on structural steel and other materials.
- Prepared materials needed for daily work.
- Worked with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
- Supported welding activities by tacking clips and brackets into place.
- Used fabrication knowledge to build new components and supports for structures.
- Inserted plates and structural components using a crane.
Bartender
Water Street Oyster Bar
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2009 - 08.2015
- Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
- Ensured that alcohol was consumed in designated areas only.
- Created a list of signature drinks that increased bar revenue.
- Oversaw bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders.
- Served each guest with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude.
- Delivered quality food and beverage service to guests in a responsible manner.
Education
Certificate - welding
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Corpus Christi, TX01.2010
High School Diploma -
King High School
Corpus Christi, TX01.2006
Skills
- Safety procedures
- Safety understanding
- Structure building methods
- Tacking experience
- Operating man lifts and scissor lifts
- Crane signal trained
- Handling and operating the use of a cutting torch and other industry tools
- Initiative to work independently
Timeline
Bartender
The Cheesecake Factory
12.2022 - Current
Managing Bartender
Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar And Grill
03.2018 - 05.2022
Structural Fitter
Kiewit Offshore Services Ltd
08.2015 - 02.2017
Bartender
Water Street Oyster Bar
03.2009 - 08.2015
Certificate - welding
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
King High School