Christopher James Harris
Bartender
Sparta,NJ
Summary
My Objective: I am a very ambitious person, looking for a full-time position in hopes to be able to afford college and finish my degree. If hired, I hope that through my work, I can gain access to the specific skill-set needed for this job and to use it to help shape and mold my craft in the future. I want to reinforce my abilities as a reliable, hard-working, and creative individual. I have learned throughout the years that change takes time and effort and I would like to continue in the same upward direction until I reach my goals. If I am hired for the position, it will help me achieve many of these goals and make me one step closer to fulfilling my dreams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Bartender
Mr. Crabby's
Randolph, New Jersey
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for customers daily.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Cabinet Maker
Pugs Cabinet Systems
Kenvil, NEW JERSEY
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Built custom cabinets for police and emergency vehicles
- Operate a variety of power tools
- Installation understanding
- Staining expertise
- Saw safety master
- Adjusted workflow and materials to meet production deadlines, coordinating additional resources to meet challenging timelines.
- Developed and retained excellent tool and machinery skill to produce consistent, top-quality work.
Warehouse and Shipment Specialist
Khol’s
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Supported safe operations of warehouse order fulfillment and restocking by securing items on pallets and shelves.
- Loaded and unloaded items from and to shipping containers and vessels.
- Communicated with warehouse team leader on carrier issues, STO information and weekly productivity metrics.
- Monitored employee performance and advised managers on necessary improvements to meet targets.
- Processed orders and reported to supervisory staff when stock dwindled.
- Packaged items for safe shipment and protection from damage in transit.
Packaging and Shipment Specialist
Amazon Forest
07.2014 - 11.2015
- I repack the product into boxes that are suitable to be shipped via Ups, Fedex, or a private truck company
- Clean and take care of the whole warehouse
- Ex: cleaning pallets, tables, floors
- Anything required by FDA regulations
- Check incoming products/supplies to make sure everything is correct
- Operate forklift to organize the warehouse and load trucks
- Gather samples to check quality or to send out to clients so they can sample it
- Maintenance/Landscaping
Residential Program Instructor
Willow Glen Academy
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Helping three mentally disabled teenagers get through their day
- Cook meals for three teenagers
- Clean and organize the clients house
- Wash laundry
- Assist two of the boys to get ready for school Monday through Friday mornings
- Take the boys out for activities such as going to a park, to the mall, shopping
- Transport the boys to activities
- Pass medication Trainings
- Safety Crises Management
- Medication Passer qualified by the state of New Jersey
- Van Driving
Customer Service Specialist
Shoprite, Appy
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Interacting with the customer, filling deli orders as requested
- Transporting pallets of deli meats and supplies from the Receiving Dept
- To the Appy Dept., verifying contents, and stocking for the day
- Garbage/ recycling duties
- Stock shelves
- Organize the coolers/ refrigeration where supplies were maintained
- Used pallet to bring supplies to be put away
Employee
E J Brookes
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Factory line assembly worker with mold and packaged goods
- Garbage/ recycling duties
- Operator of several different machines
- Operate forklift to organize the warehouse and load trucks
- Check incoming products/supplies to make sure everything is correct
Education
Associate of Arts - Teaching
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ 01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
01.2004 - 01.2009
Skills
Attentive service
Free-pouring
Drink consistency
Loading and unloading
Operations support
Shipping and receiving
Forklift Operations
Power tool operations
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Teaching
County College of Morris
01.2019 - Current
Head Bartender
Mr. Crabby's
12.2018 - 12.2021
Cabinet Maker
Pugs Cabinet Systems
11.2016 - 09.2017
Warehouse and Shipment Specialist
Khol’s
07.2015 - 07.2016
Packaging and Shipment Specialist
Amazon Forest
07.2014 - 11.2015
Residential Program Instructor
Willow Glen Academy
04.2013 - 05.2014
Customer Service Specialist
Shoprite, Appy
08.2012 - 03.2013
Employee
E J Brookes
05.2010 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
01.2004 - 01.2009