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Emily Skirvin

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Seeking a serving job in Des Moines. I am passionate about craft beer and giving the best guest experience possible. I am comfortable in a high volume setting serving food and alcohol.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Ambassador

Beam Suntory
01.2022 - Current

Helped boost brand recognition for many Jim Beam products through promotional events and engaging customers with samples and swag.

Boosted sales through collaboration with store staff at both bars and liquor stores to promote products.

Traveled up to an hour for large music festival settlings to promote in higher traffic areas.

Ensured safety to not over serve and be adamant about checking IDs while giving out samples of the product.

Server Manager

Mountains Walking Brewery & Pub
09.2020 - 09.2024

Performed opening and closing duties with building the till and handling the money after checkout.

Organized tip out for support staff.

Trained new employees on serving at the brewery in the most efficient way.

Helped build the schedule as well as manage FOH employees when we were short staffed or had call outs.

Served my own section while also managing on the floor.

Built a strong rapport with our many regular guests.

Gained extensive craft beer knowledge and helped teach others.

Server

Revelry
06.2020 - 09.2020

Served in a mid volume setting with extensive wine and beer options.

Performed opening and closing side work duties and worked to keep the restaurant clean.

Worked efficiently with Aloha POS

Server

Starky's Authentic Americana
09.2016 - 06.2020

Served in a high volume setting with a large patio during the summer season.

Attended to guests efficiently while maintaining a 10+ table section.

Performed opening and closing side work duties.

Built a strong rapport with many regular guests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Skills

  • Craft beer knowledge
  • In-depth product knowledge as an ambassador
  • Shift planning
  • Server training
  • Excellent communication
  • Excel/money handling for a restaurant

Timeline

Brand Ambassador

Beam Suntory
01.2022 - Current

Server Manager

Mountains Walking Brewery & Pub
09.2020 - 09.2024

Server

Revelry
06.2020 - 09.2020

Server

Starky's Authentic Americana
09.2016 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Montana State University
Emily Skirvin