Elijah Willadsen

On the side I Bartend events such as graduation parties, birthday parties, retirement parties, etc. I work alone most events, either creating my own menu or one provided to me.

As Head Barback I was tasked with being the leader, my role was to interview, train, and oversee all barbacks. I was in charge of taking inventory of all alcohol, wine, beer, fruits, garnishes, etc. and sending in orders and also receiving order, along with organization and stocking of the dry room and bar.

Bartending at Barbusa is a very high pace environment, requiring the crafting of specialty cocktails with composure, speed, accuracy, and quality, while also providing great customer service. I manage work with ease and provide great customer service, having many regulars and contacts that will carry over to my next place of employment.

At Bob Stall Chevorlet, I became right hand man to the General Manager along with assistant to the Used Car Manager, showing my trustworthiness and strong work ethic. As a sales lot supervisor along with online customer sales rep. I oversaw:

• 8+ employees
• Interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling of employees, in many cases being the example and leader of people far older than me
• Lot Organization, taking into account visual appearance and functionality
• Vehicle deliveries and pickups, while maintaining communication with sales team.
• The Detail Department, ensuring only the best quality is produced.

I started Smart and Final as a Cart Pusher during COVID, and within 2 months I became lead in half the departments at the store. My job entailed stocking all my departments, checking quality of packaging, checking expiration dates, receiving truck orders, overseeing employees stationed in my departments. Worked 70+ hour weeks to ensure the store ran correctly.