Dan Oster
Summary
Dynamic and engaging, I leveraged strong multitasking and customer service skills at Absolute Mixology Entertainment, fostering loyalty through exceptional service and efficient operations. As a small business owner, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and profitability, showcasing my ability to lead and communicate effectively within a team.
Bringing a warm, friendly demeanor and excellent communication skills. Possesses knowledge of mixology and customer service, with hands-on experience crafting beverages and managing bar inventory. Committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring a memorable experience for guests.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Absolute Mixology Entertainment
12.2024 - 12.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender
Absolute Mixology Entertainment
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Small Business Owner
Perfect Detail
02.2004 - 12.2018
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Created financial plans and budgets to optimize resources, track expenses, and ensure profitability.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Participated actively in local community events or organizations as a way to give back while expanding brand visibility and credibility.
Education
GED -
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA05-1999
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Outgoing personality
- Engaging personality
Certification
- Professional Bartender's Certificate – ABC Bartending Schools.
- Washington MAST Class 12 & 13 Permit Training
- Washington State Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Bartender
Absolute Mixology Entertainment
12.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
Absolute Mixology Entertainment
11.2024 - 11.2024
Small Business Owner
Perfect Detail
02.2004 - 12.2018
- Professional Bartender's Certificate – ABC Bartending Schools.
- Washington MAST Class 12 & 13 Permit Training
- Washington State Food Handler Certificate
GED -
Edmonds Community College
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