Overview
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Grady Neilan

Ventura,CA

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Fiorella
10.2021 - 01.2025
  • Gained knowledge in Italian cuisine, wine, spirits, and low ABV cocktails.
  • Enhanced dining experience, suggesting food and drink pairings that complemented menu offerings.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Bartender

Social Tap
09.2017 - 07.2021
  • I started off as a Busser and worked my way up to Serving and then became a Bartender.
  • Work environment was very busy and fast paced.
  • I served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • My time there included experience in serving tables, making craft cocktails, pouring beer, food running, changing kegs, and more.

Barback/Busser

The Tavern
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • I helped out on the weekends bar-backing, spending most of my time assisting bartenders.
  • A very fast paced work environment.

Surf Instructor

Ventura Makos Surf Camp
06.2016 - 09.2016
  • I worked as an instructor at a surf camp, teaching people of all ages how to surf.
  • Facilitated beach cleanups and stewarded environmental awareness among students as part of responsible surfing initiatives.
  • Enforced strict policies for safety in and out of water.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
05-2024

GED -

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Multitasker
  • Professionalism
  • Strong work ethic
  • Great team player
  • Collaborative
  • Good customer service
  • Friendly
  • Approachable
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Outgoing personality

Timeline

Bartender

Fiorella
10.2021 - 01.2025

Barback/Busser

The Tavern
09.2020 - 12.2020

Bartender

Social Tap
09.2017 - 07.2021

Surf Instructor

Ventura Makos Surf Camp
06.2016 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

San Francisco State University

GED -

Ventura College
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