Collin Balentine

I gather and analyze product information for various brands such as Food & Wine, Serious Eats. I research, test, and evaluate products, then provide feedback and insights to help guide editorial recommendations. This includes writing product lists, developing testing methodologies, and analyzing data to identify the best products for their audience.

• I display an extensive menu and wine knowledge while serving/ tending bar in a high-end, fine dining restaurant.
• Cater for private parties.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

• I own and manage an online vintage goods store.
• Take, edit photos.
• I liaise with local event planners and businesses.
• I source products, research trends and create marketing campaigns.
• I manage all social media/retail platforms for the business.
• Customer service, ROI and SEO.
• Manage daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.

• Served and tended bar in a high-end restaurant.
• Trainer.
• Managed high volume dining periods with effective time management and strong multitasking abilities.

• Led staff training.
• Served and tended bar in a high-volume restaurant.
• Managed and assisted in event management with catering team.
• Strong customer service duties.

• Managed the Redmont's 'Café 2101.'
• Interacted with beverage and coffee distributors for inventory control and ordering.
• Helped develop recipes and drink recipes for the Cafe' and Rooftop Bar.
• Tended bar in the Redmont's The Harvest, a fine dining farm-to-table restaurant.
• Managed catering events for corporate clients/parties.

I tutored students in math and science, handled payments, and eventually managed payroll and ordering supplies for 150 children.

• Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.