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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Availability
Work Preference
Interests
Timeline

Dion Gaines

Hallandale,FL
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Summary

Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace.

Looking to pursue a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Advanced Hospitality Services
10.2024 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

Barback

Gg's Waterfront Bar And Grill
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
  • Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
  • Restocked ice, garnishes, and glassware.
  • Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, and other bar supplies.
  • Assisted with training new barbacks, sharing knowledge of bar operations and best practices, resulting in a more efficient team.

Server

Mizumi Buffet and Sushi
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Broward High, Hollywood, FL
06-2020
  • Honor roll recipient all four years.
  • Recipient of the Principle's Award.
  • Completed AP courses in math and science.
  • 3.8 GPA

Skills

  • Efficient multitasking

  • Strong work ethic

  • Exceptional customer service

  • Clear and effective communication

  • High volume dining

  • Mixology

  • Cleanliness and hygiene

  • Beverage preparation

  • Sales expertise

Certification

Professional Bartender's Certificate – ABC Bartending Schools.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancement

Interests

Sim Racing

Technology

Robotics

RC Cars

Timeline

Bartender - Advanced Hospitality Services
10.2024 - Current
Barback - Gg's Waterfront Bar And Grill
04.2022 - 09.2024
Server - Mizumi Buffet and Sushi
09.2020 - 03.2022
South Broward High - High School Diploma,

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