David Parker
Seattle
Summary
Professional, hardworking, and energetic Bartender with a passion for building delicious cocktails and committed to providing customers with a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Smith's Bar & Grill
06.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Boosted beverage sales, designing and promoting range of signature cocktails.
Host
Matador Restaurants
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
Video Editor and Content Creator
Freelance
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies.
- Increased customer engagement through creative social media posts
- Increased viewers and subscriber count by consistently producing high-quality, engaging, and viral content tailored to target audience preferences.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and visual continuity across multiple projects.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
Education
ABC Bartending School
Seattle, WABachelor of Arts - Drama
University of Washington
Seattle, WASkills
- Bartending techniques
- Classic cocktails
- Drink presentation
- Mixology expertise
- Bar terminology
- Garnish preparation
- Speed and efficiency
- Order taking
- Social media marketing
Timeline
Bartender
Smith's Bar & Grill
06.2024 - Current
Host
Matador Restaurants
03.2024 - 06.2024
Video Editor and Content Creator
Freelance
01.2020 - 02.2024
ABC Bartending School
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
University of Washington
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