ERIKA SNYDER
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Ambitious people person with over 18 years of customer service, hospitality, competitive sales, and fine-dining service experience in search of a permanent position that could lead to a career. Extremely confident in delivering the satisfaction of clients and guests, up-selling the finest products, and creating an overall pleasurable experience for all persons involved. Strong believer in personal appearance, quality, service, and building positive relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
BARTENDER
LYNORA’S
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during happy hour, special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes and preparation, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
BARTENDER
THE JUPITER GRILL
JUPITER, FL
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Opened new restaurant in Harborside Jupiter, Fl. Assisted with staff training by sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
BARTENDER
MYER’S LOUNGE
PALM BEACH, FL
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Fast paced bartending, preparing a variety of specialty cocktails at high volume, taking care of guests at the bar and also in the lounge area which includes VIP bottle service and hookahs.
SERVER
HARD ROCK CASINO
HOLLYWOOD, FL
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Cocktail serving in a busy casino, which included table games and the high limit area.
BARTENDER
LA CUEVA BAR & GRILL
FTL BEACH, FL
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Serving authentic Mexican cuisine, hand crafted cocktails in a local, festive bar and grill right on the beach. Entertaining guests, serving a full menu until 4am, serving bar guests and VIP tables, fast paced nightclub at night.
INSURANCE AGENT
US HEALTH ADVISORS
FTL, FL
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Super responsive insurance benefits sales agent, including guiding clients towards building and purchasing plans best suited for their needs, customer service support and self marketing.
BARTENDER
BANKO CANTINA
PALM BEACH, FL
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Fast paced bartending in a splashy cantina specializing in Mexican cuisine and tequila with 3 floors of different vibes which included working the rooftop, entertaining the club life and serving the restaurant which focuses more on specialty cocktails and food.
BARTENDER
THE LOFT
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
02.2018 - 05.2019
- High volume nightclub bartending that involves preparing cocktails and shooters, bottle service and serving tickets for VIP waitresses in a quick and efficient manner while checking identification, collecting payment and interacting with guests.
BARTENDER
SNOWSHOE SKI RESORT
SNOWSHOE, WV
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Having flexibility to bartend at multiple high volume restaurants and a nightclub on the mountain, recommending menu items and serving a variety of beverages and food.
HOOTERS GIRL
HOOTERS
JACKSONVILLE, NC
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Serve food and drinks and accommodate guest's needs, efficiently relay all food orders to the kitchen and or service bar with great bubbly customer service.
BARTENDER
TEXAS STEAKHOUSE & SALOON
JACKSONVILLE, NC
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Menu knowledge of a variety of different steaks, preparing and serving beverages, cocktails and a full menu of food items.
BARTENDER
MCCS STRIKE ZONE
IWAKUNI, JAPAN
03.2008 - 10.2010
- Preparing a variety of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for every guest, changing kegs, restocking and counting inventory of beer and liquor.
Education
MATTHEW C. PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
ServSafe CERTIFIED
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Responsible alcohol service
- Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
BARTENDER
LYNORA’S
05.2023 - Current
BARTENDER
THE JUPITER GRILL
03.2023 - 05.2023
BARTENDER
MYER’S LOUNGE
01.2021 - 03.2023
SERVER
HARD ROCK CASINO
01.2020 - 03.2020
BARTENDER
LA CUEVA BAR & GRILL
08.2019 - 12.2019
BARTENDER
BANKO CANTINA
02.2019 - 07.2019
INSURANCE AGENT
US HEALTH ADVISORS
01.2019 - 12.2019
BARTENDER
THE LOFT
02.2018 - 05.2019
BARTENDER
SNOWSHOE SKI RESORT
01.2015 - 04.2015
HOOTERS GIRL
HOOTERS
01.2011 - 05.2012
BARTENDER
TEXAS STEAKHOUSE & SALOON
10.2010 - 01.2011
BARTENDER
MCCS STRIKE ZONE
03.2008 - 10.2010
MATTHEW C. PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
ServSafe CERTIFIED