DAVON RENFRO
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced hospitality professional with 7+ years in high-volume bars, restaurants, and events. Specializes in craft cocktail creation, bar leadership, staff training, and event operations. Seeking Lead Bartender or Event Bar Manager role to leverage expertise in delivering outstanding service and optimizing operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
American Consumer Shows
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinate large-scale home and wedding expos featuring 100+ vendors.
- Oversee vendor parking, load-in, and load-out logistics to ensure efficient event operations.
- Supervise show floor activity, ensuring vendor compliance with event policies and safety regulations.
- Monitor attendee traffic flow while maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming environment.
- Resolve operational issues quickly while providing outstanding customer service to vendors and attendees.
- Partner with management to execute successful events from setup through breakdown.
- Contribute to memorable guest experiences by ensuring smooth event operations and effective team coordination.
Lead Bartender
The Herc (Hercules Mulligan Tasting Room)
New York, NY
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Championed the Hercules Mulligan brand by educating guests and delivering engaging tasting experiences.
- Crafted premium cocktails while maintaining exceptional consistency, presentation, and quality standards.
- Developed signature cocktail recipes that enhanced the guest experience.
- Led opening and closing operations, including cash reconciliation and daily reporting.
- Trained and mentored newly hired bartenders on recipes, service standards, POS operations, and brand knowledge.
- Maintained an organized, efficient bar while delivering outstanding hospitality in a fast-paced environment.
Bartender
The Smith
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered exceptional guest service in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Prepared cocktails according to company recipes and quality standards.
- Executed opening, running, and closing procedures while maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Monitored alcohol service compliance and promptly communicated guest safety concerns to management.
- Processed guest orders and payments accurately, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Memorized an extensive food and beverage menu to provide personalized recommendations and improve the guest experience.
- Supported restaurant operations through setup, breakdown, and equipment maintenance while collaborating with team during peak service.
Skills
- Event Planning
- Event Operations
- Vendor Management
- Budget Management
- POS Systems
- High-Volume Service
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Customer Service
- Guest Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
Timeline
Lead Bartender
The Herc (Hercules Mulligan Tasting Room)
09.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
The Smith
12.2023 - 08.2024
Event Coordinator
American Consumer Shows
01.2021 - Current