Damian T. Dennison
Summary
Dynamic traveling bartender with extensive experience. Knowledgeable in spirits, wine, and mixology, with a track record of creating innovative cocktails. Experience creating cocktails menus for restaurants and curating wine menus. Strong customer service skills and a quick learner, adept at managing busy bar operations and enhancing guest experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender
Bar One Sports Bar
06.2024 - Current
- Bartending in a fast-paced, high-volume sports bar.
Consultant
Cocoloba Beach Bar
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Opened a second location for an existing restaurant from the ground up.
- Preformed all construction, ordering, advertising and event planning myself.
Lead Bartender
Boothbay Harbor Country Club
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Designed monthly cocktail menus for a high-end golf resort, excelling in fast-paced, high-demand settings and educating members about spirits and wines.
Head Bartender
West End Sports Bar & Grill
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Led operations in a high-volume sports bar, maintaining high service standards amidst high customer turnover and demonstrating extensive knowledge of spirits and beer selections.
Bartender
Table 79 Food Bar
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Crafted innovative cocktails in a busy fine dining setting, managing high customer volumes efficiently and providing expert wine pairing recommendations.
Traveling Bartender
Various Locations
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Traveling Bartender across the Balkan Countries
- Adapted to diverse bar settings across the Balkan Countries, thriving in varied, fast-paced environments and gaining international experience in spirits and regional wines.
- Traveling Bartender across the Balkan Countries
Bar Manager
Tin 202 Craft Cocktail Lounge
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed daily operations for a team of 10-15 employees and conducted training sessions on spirits, wine, and mixology.
Bar Manager/General Manager
The Wine Bar at Vintner Valley
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Held weekly meetings with wine and liquor representatives, handling high-demand seasons efficiently and maintaining extensive records of wine selections.
Education
B.A. - International Relations and Economics
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 01.2018 - 01.2020
Study Abroad - global communications and international relations
Erfurt University
05.2019 - 08.2019
Skills
- Certified Level 1 sommelier
- Bar operations coordinator
- 200-hour yoga teacher training
Timeline
Consultant
Cocoloba Beach Bar
12.2024 - 06.2025
Bartender
Bar One Sports Bar
06.2024 - Current
Lead Bartender
Boothbay Harbor Country Club
04.2023 - 10.2023
Head Bartender
West End Sports Bar & Grill
11.2022 - 04.2023
Traveling Bartender
Various Locations
05.2022 - 11.2022
Bartender
Table 79 Food Bar
11.2021 - 04.2023
Study Abroad - global communications and international relations
Erfurt University
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bar Manager
Tin 202 Craft Cocktail Lounge
01.2018 - 01.2021
B.A. - International Relations and Economics
West Virginia University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bar Manager/General Manager
The Wine Bar at Vintner Valley
01.2016 - 01.2019
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