Drew Walker
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Professional Bartender with an extensive knowledge of spirits and an intuitive ability to engage customers of all types. Friendly, open and committed to building a customer base by providing a positive service experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Bar Manager
Capriccio Restaurant & Pizzeria
Myrtle Beach, SC
10.2014 - Current
- Utilize expansive knowledge of mixed beverages and craft beers to serve customers and support waitstaff.
- Maintain appropriate inventory to avoid overage or depleted stock.
- Managed bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons were billed and all cash properly accounted for.
- Verified that guests at the bar were of legal age.
Demo Coordinator/ General Employee
Trader Joe's
Asheville, NC
11.2013 - 09.2014
- Prepare various beers and wines for in store demos.
- Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
- Create and prepare recipes to highlight new products.
- Cash Management
Barista
Ebar at Nordstrom
Charlotte, NC
12.2012 - 11.2013
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
- Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
- Conducted successful cash audits at the end of each shift.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Trade Show Supervisor/ Manager
Expressive Impressions Inc
Charlotte, NC
03.2004 - 01.2009
- Opening and closing retail location without supervision.
- Coordinating booth space at retail trade show events.
- Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels.
- Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
Education
Emergency Medical Services EMT-B Certification -
CPCC
2014
Associate of Science - Mathematics
York Technical College
2012
Skills
- Responsible alcohol service
- Ordering bar supplies
- Preparing garnishes
- Clear and effective communication
- Attending multiple customers
- Aloha POS
Timeline
Assistant Bar Manager
Capriccio Restaurant & Pizzeria
10.2014 - Current
Demo Coordinator/ General Employee
Trader Joe's
11.2013 - 09.2014
Barista
Ebar at Nordstrom
12.2012 - 11.2013
Trade Show Supervisor/ Manager
Expressive Impressions Inc
03.2004 - 01.2009
Emergency Medical Services EMT-B Certification -
CPCC
Associate of Science - Mathematics
York Technical College