David Durrant
Summary
Professional, skilled in crafting high-quality beverages and providing exceptional customer service. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and meeting customer needs efficiently. Adaptable and reliable, ready to excel in fast-paced environments. Expertise in coffee preparation, machine maintenance, and inventory management, with friendly and approachable demeanor.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
Saint George, Utah
05.2010
- Collaborated with colleagues in a challenging corporate environment.
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages to customers, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
Coffee Shop Drive -Thru
Perks!
Saint George, UT
08.2008
- Collaborated effectively with Lorie and Heidi on team projects.
- Benefited from positive working relationship with Lorie and Heidi.
- Lorie now owns the Perks in the Zion Movie Theater complex.
Coffee Bar/ Food Prep.
Addicted
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2008
- Operated all vegan coffee bar and sandwich shop in downtown SLC, enhancing local food scene.
- Organized live musical performances at the venue.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Coffee Bar
Blue Kats Coffee/Sugarhouse Coffee
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2001
- Specialty Coffees.
- Provided customers with a variety of vegan junk food choices.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Coffee Bar
A Cup Of Joe
Salt Lake City, UT
09.1999
- Managed daily operations of a coffee shop located in downtown SLC, ensuring smooth service and customer satisfaction.
- Developed proficiency in Italian style coffee preparation through hands-on training with Joe, improving beverage quality.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Bartender
Zion Canyon Brew Pub
95 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767
03.2022 - 2024
- Crafted and served a diverse selection of craft beers to enhance customer experience.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately, ensuring smooth service flow.
- Worked with management & owner to Integrate a Pub food menu to have available for patrons in the Bar area of the establishment.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Ensured bar cleanliness and organization to maintain high standards of safety and efficiency.
Owner
Kave Records, LLC
Toquerville, UT
01.2019 - Current
- Managed artist relations, fostering strong partnerships with musicians and industry professionals.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
- Oversaw production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Coordinated financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for operational efficiency.
- Music Engineering for both Studio & Live events
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Education
High School -
Valley High School
Sandy, Utah, USAMedical Assistance
SLCC
SLC, UT, USASkills
- Espresso machine operation
- Espresso preparation
- Coffee expertise
- Safe food handling
- Cash handling
- Work area cleanliness
- Opening and closing duties
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Team player
- Problem-solving
- Cleanliness
- Active listener
- Friendly and outgoing
- Professional demeanor
- Customer engagement
Affiliations
- I am a singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist.
- I have extensive knowledge and a myriad of audio production gear for both live and studio application.
- I perform live at establishments in the Zion-Washington area and beyond.
Timeline
Bartender
Zion Canyon Brew Pub
03.2022 - 2024
Owner
Kave Records, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
05.2010
Coffee Shop Drive -Thru
Perks!
08.2008
Coffee Bar/ Food Prep.
Addicted
01.2008
Coffee Bar
Blue Kats Coffee/Sugarhouse Coffee
09.2001
Coffee Bar
A Cup Of Joe
09.1999
Medical Assistance
SLCC
High School -
Valley High School
Qualifications
- I have a passion for high quality coffee.
- Proficient in the precise application of espresso extraction techniques and equipment maintenance.
- I possess the ability to maintain composure and deliver consistent, high-quality service while efficiently managing high-volume peak periods.
- I maintain a professional appearance and adhere to a scent-neutral policy to ensure a welcoming environment and preserve the natural aroma of the coffee house.
- I maintain a consistent standard of professional, courteous service, ensuring that all customers feel valued and respected regardless of the time of day or high-pressure environments.
- I am a highly adaptable professional with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development, ensuring a seamless integration into new workflows and team environments.
- Though I have much experience, there is always something new to learn in this profession and I work well with others in doing so.
- I am recognized by the state of UT as a food safety manager.
- I consistently maintain a pristine work environment and strictly adhere to all health and safety protocols, with a particular emphasis on rigorous hygiene standards and sanitation practices.
- If applicable, I can provide the booking of acoustic musical acts. I own and am highly skilled in operating professional PA systems to enhance establishment atmosphere.