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Devon O'Brien

High Point,NC

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender / Barback

Real Kitchen and Market
08.2024 - Current
  • This is an intimate beer and wine bar with a very regular clientele. Working here has given me the opportunity to cultivate great communication skills and learn how to manage my time efficiently. I also often travel to clients' homes or event spaces catered by Real Kitchen and Market and am expected to prepare and serve cocktails at these functions.
  • Organized bar inventory to keep stock within optimal levels.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.

Sales Associate

Pottery Barn
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Personnel Processing Associate

United States Postal Service
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Processed and maintained personnel transactions such as promotions and salary adjustments.
  • Assisted USPS employees with human resource matters.
  • Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow.

Sales Associate

Williams Sonoma
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Prepared a variety of coffee drinks for customers in espresso machine presentations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and lasting relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2021

Skills

  • Working with a huge pool of regular clientele
  • Working behind a bar alone with a high volume of guests
  • People oriented, friendly, and excellent communication
  • Incredibly eager to learn - I'm capable of learning new systems and cocktails quickly through a hands-on approach
  • Wine and beer knowledge
  • Free pouring spirits accurately and quickly
  • Limited cocktail knowledge - I primarily make tequila, vodka, gin, and rum based drinks - but genuinely love learning new cocktails

Timeline

Bartender / Barback

Real Kitchen and Market
08.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Pottery Barn
10.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Associate

Williams Sonoma
09.2022 - 01.2023

Personnel Processing Associate

United States Postal Service
03.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

NC State University

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