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David Bruce

Ridgewood

Summary

Craft beer centric service industry professional with nearly a decade of experience working in bars and shops that focus mainly on craft beer. I love creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers, and educating people about the different styles and nuances of beer without overwhelming or alienating them. I am quick to learn and always looking to bring a good energy to every customer I interact with.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Craft + Carry
Chelsea
05.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled a team of up to 8 employees on a week to week basis, and ensured the location was properly staffed through interviewing and hiring potential new candidates and coordinated training.
  • Coordinated private events like birthday parties, tastings with breweries and other special occasions like weekly Tuesday night trivia.
  • Organized keg room, making sure that every beer had a back up assigned, and coordinated with our beer buyer to make sure our draft lines were consistently stocked.
  • Made sure that day to day operations were being carried out in an effective and orderly fashion, from home or while working a shift behind the bar.

Beertender

Craft + Carry
Chelsea
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Poured a variety of different beers, and helped people make selections based on their taste, regardless of their experience level with beer.
  • Filled crowlers, growlers, and sold cans of beer from a number of different breweries for people to take home.
  • Educated customers about the different styles of beer and the beer making process.
  • Brought a friendly energy behind the bar and formed relationships with regular customers.

Shop Assistant

Some Good Beer
Greenwich Village
09.2018 - 06.2020
  • Sold cans of beer on a off-premise basis only.
  • Educated customers about different styles of beer.
  • Ensured day to day operations of the shop were being taken care of while working most shifts solo.
  • Helped host tastings and other educational events with different breweries.

Store Associate

Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits - Medford
Medford
12.2016 - 06.2018
  • Helped customers select different beers, wines and spirits.
  • Organized stock room and pulled orders.
  • Began my education in the craft beer industry by working directly under a Level 2 Cicerone.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Francis Preparatory School
Fresh Meadows, NY
06-2010

Skills

  • Team management
  • Event coordination
  • Inventory control
  • Operational efficiency
  • Staff training
  • Customer education

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager

Craft + Carry
05.2023 - Current

Beertender

Craft + Carry
04.2021 - 05.2023

Shop Assistant

Some Good Beer
09.2018 - 06.2020

Store Associate

Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits - Medford
12.2016 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

St. Francis Preparatory School

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