Clarisa Creaton
Wimberley,TX
Summary
Professional with experience in beverage industry, ready to bring expertise to this role. Demonstrates strong teamwork and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and quality service. Skilled in customer engagement, multitasking, and maintaining cleanliness. Known for reliability and results-driven approach. Seeking real-life experience in the accounting realm.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Beertender
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
Austin, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Managed diverse craft beer inventory and provided detailed information to guests, elevating overall service quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high volume periods, maintaining composure under pressure.
- Developed rapport with customers, fostering a friendly and loyal clientele base.
- Educated customers on beer styles and brewing processes, fostering a knowledgeable community.
Pizza Maker
Via 313 Pizza
Austin, TX
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Crafted authentic Detroit-style pizzas with precision using high-quality ingredients.
- Oversaw kitchen operations, maintaining cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.
- Implemented inventory management practices to reduce waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Established a positive work environment by fostering effective communication and teamwork among colleagues, contributing to overall job satisfaction and productivity.
Bartender/Server
Stile Switch BBQ
Austin, TX
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided excellent service through in-depth knowledge of all food, drinks, preparations/styling of cuisine, and a general timeliness that cultivated a great dining experience.
- Proficient knowledge of solo-bartending, private catering experiences, meat cutting, expediting, as well as table service and cashier.
Assistant General Manager
Cypress Grill
Austin, TX
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Monitored daily, weekly, and monthly sales data, verifying alignment with previous years and reconciling daily cash and credit card transactions.
- Coordinated weekly scheduling for front-of-house team, proactively handling issues as they occurred to maintain operational flow.
- Coordinated efforts to maintain workforce safety and morale during COVID-19 crisis, resulting in minimal staff turnover.
- Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
- Held previous positions of bartender/server/line-cook/prep cook between 10/09–4/12 & 5/16–4/18.
Live Audio Engineer
Music Lab
Austin, TX
01.2013 - 10.2016
- Audio engineered for various venues independently such as Shady Grove, Hills Cafe, Brass House, Palmer Events Center event as well as multitude of sessions provided in production rooms throughout Music Lab.
- Assisted audio as well as structural setups for events at Horseshoe Bay, Old Settlers Fest, various marathons, LiveStrong events, SXSW events, etc.
- Stage managed all backline for both stages of Old Settlers Fest 2015.
- Maintained and solely operated a cafe with food and full coffee bar selections including inventory maintenance, costing, and ordering of all supplies.
- Provided retail sales services, PA troubleshooting, maintenance, janitorial duties, hear transport/repair, stage setup and overall security for a two-story building with 46 rehearsal rooms plus various monthly lockouts & multiple production rooms.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Northern New Mexico College
Espanola, NM05-2028
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Austin Community College
Multiple locations around Austin05-2027
HS Diploma - Fine Arts Program
McCallum High School
Austin, TX05-2012
Skills
- Collaborative team leadership
- Proficient in POS software and Microsoft Office
- Strong foundation in hospitality services
- Culinary background
- Analytical problem solving
- Highly reliable
- Clear and effective communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Conflict resolution
LANGUAGES
English
Some Spanish
Timeline
Beertender
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
05.2024 - Current
Pizza Maker
Via 313 Pizza
01.2024 - 12.2025
Bartender/Server
Stile Switch BBQ
08.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant General Manager
Cypress Grill
01.2019 - 05.2023
Live Audio Engineer
Music Lab
01.2013 - 10.2016
HS Diploma - Fine Arts Program
McCallum High School
BBA - Accounting
Northern New Mexico College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Austin Community College