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Elaine Arias

Entrepreneur, head bartender and bar and restaurant manager, model and promoter, sales, real state, marketing, fashion
Indianapolis,IN
Elaine  Arias

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking lead/head bartender with bartending management and restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development. Highly proactive manager with 15 years of experience in team leadership in the hospitality, night club, bar, and restaurant industry. Background includes sales, management, establishment management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Highly efficient, effective, experienced bartender, customer service oriented. Restaurant, Bar, Nightclub bartender and Manager with expertise in general operations management, special events, staff development and training, recruitment and vendor negotiations. Food service professional adept at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Ambitious lead bartender/bar manager/manager with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers. Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products to customers. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level bartending position. Ready to help a team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Ambitious Job Title with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff maintaining increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering necessary supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers. Restaurant Manager with expertise in general operations management, special events, staff development and training, recruitment and vendor negotiations. Highly proactive manager with Number years of experience in team leadership in Type industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development. Ambitious multitasker with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, suggesting and ordering creative options and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers. Highly proactive manager w/ 15 experience in team leadership bartending/management and in the modeling industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level bartending position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Highly proactive manager w/15+ years of experience in team leadership in the service/restaurant/nightclub industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Highly proactive manager w/ 15+ years of experience in team leadership in the service, sales, restaurant, bar and nightclub industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Highly proactive manager w/ 15 + years of experience in team leadership in the customer service, sales, restaurant, bar and nightclub industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Highly proactive manager w/ 15+ years of experience in team leadership in the restaurant, bartending, nightclub industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Highly proactive manager with 15 + years of experience in team leadership in restaurant/bar/nightclub industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Ambitious multitasker with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

Cheers Bar And Grill

Head Bartender/Bar and Restaurant Manager
08.2017 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Stocked all alcohol beverages, kept the bar (bottles, mats, POS systems up to date) controlled all funds moving through the establishment, reordered necessities, supervised all employees (they aren’ were my responsibility), created themed events and drink specials.
  • My responsibility was making sure the restaurant was always safe and clean and to all customers satisfaction.

OTM,Playboy,ParkerProd,PromoOnly,Reform,Scitec,ect
LA,Miami,NYCity,Hawaii,Vegas,Bahamas,Bora Bora,ect, Florida,NY,PuertoRico,Bahamas,Hawaii,many more

Model
04.2000 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Adapted quickly to changing environments for continued professionalism under pressure.
  • Remained focused, motivated and professional throughout long shoots and events.
  • Developed growing contacts networks to secure regular work.
  • Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows, and photo shoots.
  • Understood fashion trends to accurately portray brand and client briefs.
  • Modeled garments such as dresses, coats, underclothing, and swimwear.
  • Maintained readiness for all jobs by keeping up with proper self-care and effective stress management strategies.
  • Secured repeat bookings through outstanding professionalism and versatility.
  • Forged constructive relationships with photographers, creative directors and fashion professionals for productive working environments.
  • Created looks according to brand directives through photographer, stylist and makeup artist collaboration.
  • Kept up with personal care to cut down on wait times for hair, makeup and styling.
  • Built extensive modeling portfolios showcasing adaptability and versatility for varied brands.
  • Assisted makeup artists and hair stylists in creating original, unique looks for varied shoots.
  • Met changing needs of diverse runway shows and events for flexible support.
  • Posed for photo shoots to showcase clothing designs and accessories.
  • Participated in video shoots to promote fashion and beauty products.
  • Represented companies and brands at conventions and trade shows to promote products and services.
  • Walked runways to introduce new collections.
  • Modeled in editorial shoots for fashion magazines.
  • Promoted beauty products by posing for advertisement campaigns.
  • Stood for fitting sessions to help designers with clothing size information.
  • Worked with hair and makeup artists for beauty campaigns.
  • Cut down on shooting times by closely following photographer directions and feedback.
  • Supported fine art photographers by posing for portraits.
  • Appeared on TV commercials to promote consumer goods.
  • Researched promoted products to understand overall value proposition.
  • Attended designer meetings to determine guidelines for runway shows and presentations.
  • Demonstrated athletic wear for sports brands.
  • Upheld audition and cold-call success rate by adhering to feedback and taking constructive criticism.
  • Held long poses for paint artists, resulting in desired image or form.
  • Designed personal body care plans to optimize health appearance.
  • Designed fitness and dietary schedules to meet client demands for shoots.
  • Maintained high levels of professionalism in over 1200 shoots.
  • Playmate, owner of websites, featured in over 50 popular magazines, hair and teeth and skin modeling, bikini catalogs, lingerie catalogs, and winner of Hawaiian Tropic International, Miss Arizona Desert Sun, Miss Venus, Miss American Dream, Miss Flirt and over 800 bikini contests.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Smitty And Corey

Bahasa
05.2010 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
  • Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
  • Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
  • Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Trained Number new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • 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.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
  • Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.

Norm And Andre

Club Liquid
09.2001 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • Planned, organized, and coordinated special events and celebrations.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained to develop high-performing staff.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key investors, partners and clients.
  • Implemented policies and procedures to improve club operations and standards.
  • 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.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.

Education

Woodrow Wilson High School
Southern MD Bordered With Northern Virginia

Diploma from Advanced Placement Mathematical,Numerical, Science
01.2021

Skills

  • Labor and Food Cost Control
  • Customer Service Best Practices
  • Menu Planning
  • Hiring and Training
  • Ordering supplies and stocking bar and restaurant
  • Responsible for all financial transactions and storing the funds safely
  • Creating promotions, specialty events, music and crowd entertainment and sourcing
  • Keeping the establishment clean and free of conflict
  • Setting an example for all other employees
  • Supervising 20-50 employees a shift
  • Rectifying last minute situations (ex Create special menus, replacing items of food if others aren’t available, pleasing an unsatisfied customer)
  • Closing down the establishment, supervising employees to their vehicles safely, inspecting the restaurants cleanliness (so as to be ready for the morning shift) and stocked for the next day, (dropping funds at the bank)

Additional Information

I have modeled my entire adult life as well. From winning world pageant titles, to being published over 500 times (magazines and magazine covers, photo shoots ranging from health and fitness to lingerie or bikini catalogs, flyers, posters, calendars extra), Paul Mitchell hair shows, commercials, my own websites, promotional movies, conventions, promotions, and much more.

Looks don’t diminish the size of your cerebral cortex or your apt to be highly intelligent. I’ma hard worker and a perfectionist. I enjoy using my skills and knowledge.

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development. Highly proactive manager with years of experience in team leadership in industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Highly proactive manager w/ 15 years of experience in team leadership in service industry, bartending, managing, sales, promoting. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Restaurant Manager with expertise in general operations management, special events, staff development and training, recruitment and vendor negotiations. Food service professional adept at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Ambitious multitasking bartender/manager with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers. Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products to customers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full time bartending position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full time/part time bartending position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full/part time bartending position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full or part time bartending position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full or part time bartending position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full or part time bartending position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full or part time bartending position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Timeline

Head Bartender/Bar and Restaurant Manager

Cheers Bar And Grill
08.2017 - 12.2022

Bahasa

Smitty And Corey
05.2010 - 07.2015

Club Liquid

Norm And Andre
09.2001 - 06.2007

Model

OTM,Playboy,ParkerProd,PromoOnly,Reform,Scitec,ect
04.2000 - 11.2021

Woodrow Wilson High School

Diploma from Advanced Placement Mathematical,Numerical, Science
Elaine AriasEntrepreneur, head bartender and bar and restaurant manager, model and promoter, sales, real state, marketing, fashion