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Daniel Baird

Daniel Baird

Muskegon,MI

Summary

Dynamic bartender and mixologist with extensive experience at Wonderland Distillery, excelling in cocktail preparation and customer engagement. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through exceptional service and event coordination. Skilled in cash handling and shift supervision, consistently delivering outstanding results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/Mixologist

Wonderland Distillery
07.2024 - 10.2025
  • Crafted unique cocktails using premium spirits and fresh ingredients to enhance customer experience.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Engaged customers with product knowledge, enhancing their understanding of offerings and recommendations.

Bartender / Manager

Clique Lanes
10.2017 - 07.2024
  • Supervised daily bar operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
  • Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated private events at the venue by working closely with clients to understand their requirements and deliver outstanding experiences.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Personal Care Assistant

Bill Dressler
01.2013 - 10.2017
  • Engaged Bill in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity, while providing personal care assistance.
  • Prepared meals, and maintained a clean house and yard.


Team Member

Target, INC
08.2003 - 08.2016

Thirteen years of warehousing goods in the back room, and loading/unloading trucks.


Five years running shipping/receiving docks.


Seven years of building and repairing bicycles.


Ten years as a team trainer and back-up supervisor.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Network Administration

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
04-2018

Skills

  • Cocktail preparation
  • Cash handling
  • Customer engagement
  • Event coordination
  • Shift supervision
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Classic cocktails

Certification

  • Certified TIPS, Clique Lanes - 7 years

Timeline

Bartender/Mixologist

Wonderland Distillery
07.2024 - 10.2025

Bartender / Manager

Clique Lanes
10.2017 - 07.2024

Personal Care Assistant

Bill Dressler
01.2013 - 10.2017

Team Member

Target, INC
08.2003 - 08.2016

Associate of Science - Computer Network Administration

Grand Rapids Community College