David Anderson Kirk
Emeryville,CA
Summary
DJ-Producer and experienced General Manager with a proven track record at DAKSY Productions and MeloMelo Kava Bar. Expert in live audio engineering, operations management and staff management. Veteran bartender of +2 decades of experience and is a great relief asset for bars and clubs (especially when people leave for the Burn)!
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DJ - Producer
DAKSY Productions
San Francisco, CA
05.2023 - Current
Self releasing my own Techno/House music, taking local gigs, and writing and producing the Original Soundtrack to the hit VR video game "Gorilla Tag"
General Manager
MeloMelo Kava Bar
Berkeley, CA - Oakland, CA
10.2016 - 05.2023
Operated two high volume Kava bars, responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, security, event promotion and booking.
Lead Bartender
Townhouse Bar And Grill
Emeryville
02.2008 - 01.2016
Tended bar for a massive and fast paced 250 seat restaurant, created cocktails and maintained wine inventory.
Live Audio Engineer
Ice House Events
San Rafael, CA
08.2004 - 02.2006
Did live audio for a variety of underground raves.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2003
Skills
- ABC certified Bartender with decades of experience
- Familiar with all aspects of Operations Management
- Live Audio Engineering
- Dj - Producer
- Staff Management
- Security and conflict de-escalation
Timeline
DJ - Producer
DAKSY Productions
05.2023 - Current
General Manager
MeloMelo Kava Bar
10.2016 - 05.2023
Lead Bartender
Townhouse Bar And Grill
02.2008 - 01.2016
Live Audio Engineer
Ice House Events
08.2004 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering
University of Oregon