George Costa
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seeking a career in journalism/radio/broadcasting in the
Los Angeles Area.
Prior service member with 5 years of experience working for the United States Navy as medic. Coming from a fast paced work environment with tight deadlines, efficiency has been a consistent part of the lifestyle. Returning home, began working in retail and food service. Quickly worked up the ladder to lead my workplace within a year and become an asset at my bar.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
38 Degrees Alehouse
100 W Main Street, Alhambra Ca 91801
09.2023 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, mixing techniques, and customer service skills to enhance overall performance.
- Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
- Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
- Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
Barback/Server
Limericks
Alhambra
05.2022 - Current
- High-paced service environment, proficient in customer service, beer pouring, tracking alcohol inventory, and experienced with restaurant POS.
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
Assistant Manager
Book Alley
1252 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena , CA 91106
05.2021 - Current
- Leading a team in pricing, shipping, managing shift schedules, communication with customers, and maintaining inventory.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Experienced in proper pricing and selling of antiques, physical media and secondhand goods
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
Corpsman/Public Relations Assistant Intern
U.S. Navy
Rota, Spain
04.2016 - 01.2021
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through meticulous record-keeping practices related to patient encounters and treatments administered.
- Maintained the Naval hospital's Facebook page, speaker for awards ceremonies, provided photography coverage for hospital events, on-air radio experience, and event coordinator for team building exercises.
- Coordinated with local nationals in event execution resulting in maintaining service member and dependent morale.
Education
High school graduate -
United States Navy Basic Training
Great Lakes, ILFort Sam Houston Navy Medical Assistant School
San Antonio, TXFort Sam Houston Navy Dental Technician School
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Staff Training and Supervision
- Alcohol Safety Knowledge
- Attentive service
- Cash handling expertise
- Drink Pairing Knowledge
- POS System proficiency
- Bar Equipment Maintenance
- Handling Difficult Customers
References
- Commander Carey Collinsdiesley, Clinic Director, careydeisley@gmail.com
- Master Chief Lakeil Auguste, Senior Enlisted Leader, Lakeil33@gmail.com, +34 642 21 9763
- Angela Newberry, Base Readiness Coordinator, angelae.newberry.ln@mail.mil, naelylac@gmail.com, +34 605 81 01 44
- Captain Jonathan Haun, Former Director, jonlhaun@yahoo.com
- HM2 Ylandrea Hudson, Work Center Supervisor, Ylandreahudson@gmail.com, 904-814-5616
- Tom Rogers, Owner of Book Alley, 626-683-8083
- Donna Tabut, Manager - Book Alley, 818-653-5911
- Brian Sugita - 38 Degrees Alehouse (Owner/General Manager): 626 497 8256
- Ai Lee - 38 Degrees Alehouse (Manager/Bartender): 626 410 8106
- Mark Wurtenberg - 38 Degrees Alehouse (Shift Lead) 626 215 5793
Timeline
Head Bartender
38 Degrees Alehouse
09.2023 - Current
Barback/Server
Limericks
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Book Alley
05.2021 - Current
Corpsman/Public Relations Assistant Intern
U.S. Navy
04.2016 - 01.2021
United States Navy Basic Training
Fort Sam Houston Navy Medical Assistant School
Fort Sam Houston Navy Dental Technician School