Elizabeth Terrell
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Charming Bartender with 10+ years' experience working as a high-end and private bartender in major metropolitan areas such as Atlanta, Phoenix, and Detroit. Excellent memory and relationship building skills.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Operator
Black Box Entertainment LLC
Detroit, MI
12.2014 - Current
- Managed and planned special private events and private parties
- As owner & operator we have completed over 75 private events
- Black Box promotes excellent customer service as well as professional service
- Manages a staff of 4 on call bartenders
Bartender/Food and Beverage Server
Heirloom Hospitality
Detroit, MI
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
Commercial Real Estate Manager
Dahl Real Estate
Farmington, Michigan
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Verified employee hours worked against timesheets provided by supervisors.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, leave balances and tax information.
Event Planner
Gritz Southern Brunch House
Southfield , Michigan
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated and managed vendors for events, ensuring all vendor requirements were met in a timely fashion.
- Developed detailed event plans and timelines to ensure successful execution of events.
- Scheduled and attended pre-event meetings with clients to discuss event details and objectives.
Event Coordinator
8902 Event Center
Detroit, MI
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Tailored events according to the personal tastes and budgets of clients, managing and exceeding expectations
- Manages and trained a team of 10
- Created a new incentive driven process for how events are managed and marketed on social media
- Secured a consistent schedule of events on average 6 events per week scheduled
- Promoted upcoming restaurant events, bar events, programs, and weekly trivia game nights
- Created and managed budgets of $50,000+ for events
- Always delivered on time, under budget
Administrative Assistant /Assistant Project Manager
Century Partners Land & Development
Detroit, MI
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
Bartender
Proof of the Pudding
Atlanta, GA
01.2011 - 10.2017
- Proficient bartender servicing up to 500 customers at a time
- Consistently kept bar clear, clean, and sanitary in compliance with bar standards
- Proficient at making a multitude of drinks
- Maintained excellent customer service
- Sliced and pitted fruit and filled ice bins with crushed or cubed ice
- Provided fast, friendly, professional service to all guests and beverage servers
- Accurately balanced cash register
Education
Diploma - Liberal Arts And General Studies
ST. MARTIN DEPORRES
01-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Wine Spirits And Beverage Management
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GAAssociate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MISkills
- Bar management
- Excels at upselling
- Creative Cocktail Maker
- Leadership
- Organization Skills
- Inventory Control
- Collaborative Team Player
- Fine wines expert
- Flexible
- Management
- Social Media Management
- Event Planning
- Business Management
- Menu Planning
- Administration
- Microsoft Office Suite
Locations
Detroit, MI
Atlanta, GA
Phoenix, AZ
Las Vegas, NV
Timeline
Bartender/Food and Beverage Server
Heirloom Hospitality
03.2023 - 03.2024
Event Planner
Gritz Southern Brunch House
01.2022 - 08.2023
Commercial Real Estate Manager
Dahl Real Estate
02.2021 - 09.2023
Administrative Assistant /Assistant Project Manager
Century Partners Land & Development
07.2018 - 03.2021
Event Coordinator
8902 Event Center
10.2017 - 01.2022
Owner & Operator
Black Box Entertainment LLC
12.2014 - Current
Bartender
Proof of the Pudding
01.2011 - 10.2017
Diploma - Liberal Arts And General Studies
ST. MARTIN DEPORRES
Some College (No Degree) - Wine Spirits And Beverage Management
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Oakland Community College