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CRYSTAL VILLEBRUN

Orr,MN

Summary

Dynamic bartender with a proven track record at Fortune Bay Casino, excelling in customer service and team collaboration. Recognized for enhancing guest experiences through personalized service and upselling techniques, resulting in increased bar revenue. Highly reliable and skilled in complex problem-solving, ensuring a clean and compliant bar environment.

Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender, Beverage Cart Attendant

Wilderness Golf Course at Fortune Bay Casino
05.2017 - Current

Regularly replenished beverage cart to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Managed increased customer flow on weekends and special occasions.
  • 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.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.

Bartender Supervisor

Fortune Bay Casino
06.2012 - 06.2017
  • 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.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, anticipating guests'' needs and exceeding their expectations consistently.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members quickly and professionally, fostering a positive work environment.

Bar Server/ Floor Server

Fortune Bay Resort Casino
06.2009 - 06.2012
  • Maintained a clean and organized bar environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Optimized drink-making efficiency by mastering the use of various bar equipment and tools, such as cocktail shakers, muddlers, and strainers.
  • Effectively managed time under pressure, balancing competing priorities during high-stress situations without sacrificing quality of service or customer satisfaction levels.
  • Increased bar revenue by upselling premium drinks and recommending food pairings to guests.

Education

Digital Photography - Photography

Brown College
MN

Wildland Fire Fighting -

Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN
2004

HS Diploma -

Orr High-school
Orr, MN
05.1996

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Outgoing personality
  • Customer service expertise
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Hospitality service expertise

Timeline

Bartender, Beverage Cart Attendant

Wilderness Golf Course at Fortune Bay Casino
05.2017 - Current

Bartender Supervisor

Fortune Bay Casino
06.2012 - 06.2017

Bar Server/ Floor Server

Fortune Bay Resort Casino
06.2009 - 06.2012

Digital Photography - Photography

Brown College

Wildland Fire Fighting -

Itasca Community College

HS Diploma -

Orr High-school