Evan Helams
Hummel Entertainment
New Orleans,LA
13
years of professional experience
Eighteen year service professional with experience leading daily operations, mentoring bartenders, and maintaining consistent service standards. Strong background in guest relations, problem-solving, and sales promotion, with a focus on building loyal customers and improving bar performance.
Work History
Bar Manager / Bartender
6 Years 1 Month- Directed bar operations, balancing service quality, labor coverage, and inventory control.
- Managed beverage inventory, ordering, and stock rotation to reduce shortages and waste.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
Bartender
2 Years 1 Month- Mixed signature cocktails, maintaining consistent recipes and presentation standards.
- Recommended beverages and food pairings to enhance guest experience.
- Trained new bartenders on service bar workflow, recipes, and guest relations.
Bar Manager / Bartender
4 Years 6 Months- Scheduled staff assignments to align coverage with event traffic and business needs.
- Monitored cash handling, reconciliations, and register accuracy for shift closeout.
- Coordinated with leadership on menu updates, promotions, and bar performance improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Skills
Guest relations
Team leadership
Training and mentoring
Inventory control
Sales promotion
Problem-solving
Timeline
Bar Manager / Bartender
Hummel Entertainment
09.2020 - CurrentRead More
Bartender
Creole Cuisine
11.2018 - 12.2020Read More
Bar Manager / Bartender
Sundown Tavern
04.2014 - 10.2018Read More
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
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