Colin Catron
Sedona,AZ
Summary
Dynamic bartender and manager with a proven track record at Murphys Public House, excelling in customer engagement and team motivation. Expert in cash register operation and complaint handling, consistently enhancing guest experiences and driving repeat business through exceptional service and strong relationships. Highly reliable and outgoing, committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/manager
Murphys Public House
- Fostered strong relationships with regular patrons through personalized service that encouraged repeat business.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring compliance with local health regulations.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- Provided exceptional customer service, anticipating guests'' needs and exceeding their expectations consistently.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
Photographer
Self Employed Services
Tucson, AZ
01.1998 - Current
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through exceptional editing skills, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Bartender
Mulligans Bar & Grill
Tucson, AZ
07.2024 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Residential Appraiser
Self Employed Services
Tucson, AZ
01.1992 - 09.2016
- Conducted extensive research on market conditions and trends to provide accurate property valuations for various types of residential properties.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing prompt, detailed, and accurate residential appraisals.
- Assisted in resolving valuation disputes by providing expert testimony at legal hearings or mediation sessions.
- Developed comprehensive reports for clients that included market trends, neighborhood analysis, and comparable sales data.
- Supported colleagues in managing complex appraisal projects by sharing expertise and offering guidance when needed.
- Expanded professional knowledge through consistent participation in continuing education courses and seminars.
- Improved property valuation accuracy by conducting thorough on-site inspections and utilizing advanced appraisal software.
- Streamlined appraisal process with the implementation of efficient data collection methods and research techniques.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients by offering exceptional customer service and open communication throughout the appraisal process.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, adhering to local, state, and federal regulations during all appraisal assignments.
- Collaborated with real estate agents to gather relevant data for appraising properties in a timely manner.
- Inspected new and existing properties and noted distinctive characteristics.
- Took photographs of interior and exterior of buildings to properly document features and conditions.
Education
No Degree - Business/Marketing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- Task delegation
- Menu development
- Employee scheduling
- Workplace safety
- Team motivation
- Customer engagement
- Sanitation standards
- Bar equipment maintenance
- Complaint handling
- Social media marketing
- POS system operation
- Sales promotion
- Brand representation
- Liquor restocking
- Bartending expertise
- Clear and effective communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Sales expertise
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Engaging personality
- Outgoing personality
- Customer service expertise
- Cash register operation
- Handling difficult customers
- Professional appearance
- Staff management
Timeline
Bartender
Mulligans Bar & Grill
07.2024 - 01.2025
Photographer
Self Employed Services
01.1998 - Current
Residential Appraiser
Self Employed Services
01.1992 - 09.2016
Bartender/manager
Murphys Public House
No Degree - Business/Marketing
Pima Community College