Clifford Capehart
Asheville,NC
Summary
Accomplished industry leader offering 10+ years of management expertise including staff training and development, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement within the fields of Hospitality and Personal/Leadership Development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant/Manager, Projects
Professional Bartending and Event Services
Nashville, TN
08.2010 - 12.2024
- Promoted and sold event services to companies locally and those traveling to Nashville
- Designed events throughout the year; identifying unique event locations that could handle customers entertainment goals
- Supervised all inventory and deliveries; popup bars, liquor, meals, and greenrooms for client leadership teams
- Handled marketing and promotional branding for business
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals
- Hired, trained, and managed high-performing teams dedicated to achieving company goals
Bartender
Beyond The Edge
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Opened bar/restaurant daily and prepared for Lunch and Happy Hour service
- Placed orders to kitchen on POS and served when prepared
- Made both traditional and craft cocktails to serve along with beer and wine
- Stocked inventory, changed kegs, cut fruit daily
- Managed solely both Bar and Floor service taking orders for beverages and food
- Supervised and trained staff for festivals, corporate events, and private gatherings
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of event space
- Worked with various vendors and third party distributors to make sure all needs were met correctly and in a timely manner
- Additional responsibilities depending on event and upper-management requirements
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations
Director of Leadership Development
Vineyard Community Church
Laguna Niguel, CA
06.2004 - 07.2009
- Responsible for launching ten month, three trimester school for Personal and Leadership Development
- Built and managed budgets, scheduling and programs
- Designed and delivered impactful workshops, seminars, and presentations for diverse audiences a few hundred to 3,000 paid attendees
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments to enhance teamwork amongst leaders
- Coordinated logistics for classroom and on-site courses
- Built multi-day conferences to market vision of school and organization
- Hired keynote speakers, workshop leaders, and live entertainment
- Oversaw paid employees as well as built volunteer teams based on skills and event needs
- Championed diversity and including efforts across all levels of leadership within the organization
- Mentored emerging leaders within the school, offering guidance on career advancement strategies
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper leadership
- Worked with Web and Graphic Designers to create website, brochures, etc., for branding of school and conferences
Education
Graduate Degree - Theology
Southwestern Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TXBS - Secondary Finance
Southwestern Theological Seminary
Forth Worth, TXSkills
- Leadership Development/Training
- Sales
- Innovation management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Verbal and written communication/Training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational development
- Branding
- Multi-Day Conference Design
- Customer Service/Retention
Certification
North Caroiina Alcohol Board Certificate - Server Permit
Tennessee Alcohol Board Certificate - Server Permit
References
- Josef Gutzmirtl, Owner Beyond The Edge, 615-479-8115
- Bo Jennings, Manager Side Street Cafe, 678-758-6650
- Jonda Valentine, Owner Lipstick Lounge, 615-209-1840
Accomplishments
- Recognized for multiple employee of the month awards for sales
- Received several letters for exceptional customer service
- Consistent bonuses and commissions for client/customer appreciation
- Continuously increased conference and school attendees
Timeline
Bartender
Beyond The Edge
05.2022 - 07.2024
Consultant/Manager, Projects
Professional Bartending and Event Services
08.2010 - 12.2024
Director of Leadership Development
Vineyard Community Church
06.2004 - 07.2009
Graduate Degree - Theology
Southwestern Theological Seminary
BS - Secondary Finance
Southwestern Theological Seminary
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