CHRISTY YATES
JESSUP,Maryland
Summary
Bartender with 20 years of experience who offers a positive and upbeat experience for guests, with a solid understanding of mixed drinks and popular wines, beer and liquor options. Connects with guests quickly to promote sales and keep bar atmosphere friendly and open. Carefully monitors service to keep guests happy, drinking and safe.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
TYcoon Talent and Production
Las Vegas, NV
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.
Bartender
Cured 18th and 21st
Columbia, MD
05.2022 - 04.2023
- 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.
Bartender
Flying Dog Taphouse BWI
Linthicum, Maryland
07.2017 - 04.2022
- -Performed opening and closing duties
- -Trained new employees
- -Followed proper cash handling procedures
- -Described our craft beers and menu to the guests
- -Maintained a clean work environment
Head Bartender
Beer Garden
Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2014 - 01.2017
- -Trained new employees
- -Opened and closed bar
- -Interacted with liquor reps
- -Helped decide on new products to bring in
- -Conversed with guests about our craft beers
- -Ensured tourists had an enjoyable experience
- -Helped organize events
Bartender/Brand Ambassador
BESTAgency
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2011 - 01.2017
- -Event set up and breakdown
- -Maintained brand knowledge
- -Executed product demonstrations
- -Provided bartending service for private events
Server
Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2012 - 09.2012
- -Responsible for opening and closing duties
- -Maintained a clean work environment
- -Made sure sidewalk duties were kept up throughout shift
- -Assisted guest with menus choices
- -Kept up with helping run food and bar beverages
- -Engaged with guests to enhance their visit
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Howard High School
JESSUP, Maryland05.1997
Skills
- Craft cocktail preparation
- Order management
- ABC regulations
- Safe food handling procedures
- Bar restocking
- Promote sales
- Coordination
- Suggestive selling
- Wine and liquor knowledge
- Payment processing
- Customer service
- Recipe and menu memorization
- Monitor alcohol service
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Independent Contractor
TYcoon Talent and Production
05.2023 - 12.2024
Bartender
Cured 18th and 21st
05.2022 - 04.2023
Bartender
Flying Dog Taphouse BWI
07.2017 - 04.2022
Head Bartender
Beer Garden
02.2014 - 01.2017
Server
Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Strip
01.2012 - 09.2012
Bartender/Brand Ambassador
BESTAgency
01.2011 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Howard High School