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Gavin Affatica

Sacramento,CA

Summary

I've crafted my trade in the service industry for over three decades, originally starting as a bus boy and barback, which eventually led to becoming a master bartender.

As my career has continued, I've also gained much experience and knowledge in a variety of aspects in the food and beverage industry including: security, stage management, food preparation, audio production, and personel training and management.

I possess keen skills in communication and problem solving, whether with co-workers or customers, and I believe that there is something new to learn every day.

A significant history of my work experience has been in live music venues.

Work History

General Manager

Kasbah Lounge
10 2021 - 10 2023
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.

Music Teacher, k-12

AmeriCorps
08 2019 - 06 2021
  • Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.

Utility

Torch Club
01 2008 - 04 2019
  • Security
  • Barback
  • Fill-in bartender
  • Stage management
  • Audio engineer

Design/Production

Self-employed at RMW Electronics
10 2005 - 12 2007
  • Design and production of custom amplifiers for electric guitars and basses

Managing Bartender

Limelight Bar & Cafe
08 2001 - 06 2005
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting quality cocktails.
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, leading to enhanced patron loyalty and repeat business.

Bartender

Zelda's Pizza
08 2001 - 04 2002
  • All general bartending and food service duties

Bartender

Joe Marty's
12 2000 - 07 2001
  • All general bartending and food service duties

Managing Bartender

Press Club
09 1997 - 01 2001
  • All general bartending duties
  • Employee scheduling

Bartender

Monkey Bar
12 1996 - 07 1997
  • All general bartending and food service duties

Bartender

Cool Beans
10 1994 - 10 1996
  • All general bartending and food service duties

Bartender and Security

Old Ironsides
03 1993 - 08 1994
  • All geeral bartending duties
  • Security

Bartender

Melarkey's
01 1991 - 02 1993
  • This was my first job in the bar and live music industry.
  • I was originally hired as a bus boy and server, worked my way up through barback and finally to head bartender, all within my first year.

Education

AA - Music

Cabrillo College

Skills

  • Effective leader
  • Relationship building
  • Performance improvement
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

General Manager

Kasbah Lounge
10 2021 - 10 2023

Music Teacher, k-12

AmeriCorps
08 2019 - 06 2021

Utility

Torch Club
01 2008 - 04 2019

Design/Production

Self-employed at RMW Electronics
10 2005 - 12 2007

Managing Bartender

Limelight Bar & Cafe
08 2001 - 06 2005

Bartender

Zelda's Pizza
08 2001 - 04 2002

Bartender

Joe Marty's
12 2000 - 07 2001

Managing Bartender

Press Club
09 1997 - 01 2001

Bartender

Monkey Bar
12 1996 - 07 1997

Bartender

Cool Beans
10 1994 - 10 1996

Bartender and Security

Old Ironsides
03 1993 - 08 1994

Bartender

Melarkey's
01 1991 - 02 1993

AA - Music

Cabrillo College
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