Harlan Joseph
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Reliable individual proudly offering 10 plus years of experience fostering repeat customers through consistent, professional service. Skilled in designing profitable drink menus, handling cash sales and managing bar inventory. Dedicated to creating inviting environment for both guests and staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager / Beverage Manager
Good Dog Bar
01.2021 - Current
- Manage daily operations, Carry out leadership responsibility in accordance to the company's personnel policies and standards
- Consistently met or exceeded sales goals monthly, quarterly, and yearly
- Maintained positive relationships with sales reps and distributors
- Curated seasonal craft cocktail and craft beer List
- Organized special events to improve and optimize sales and employee production during the slow seasons
- Design and implement promotional material for special events
- Select, train and develop staff members on product, daily operations, and steps of customer service to ensure repeat business.
Bartender
Good Dog Bar
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Extensive knowledge of all menu items
- High sales of daily and seasonal specials
- Professional customer service at a high volume establishment
- Closing duties; cash drawers, sales reports, key holder.
Graphic Designer / Curator
SEDSO Design Group
12.2011 - 09.2015
- PHSH TANK is an Interactive art show in collaboration with Philadelphia based DJ Matthew Law showcasing artwork from featured artist on a monthly basis
- PYAH (Place Your Art Here) is an art show that featured a different theme and set of guidelines that each artist had to follow in order to participate
- Sale and Distribution of art work and other various merchandise
- Develop numerous marketing programs and material to maximize sales
- Implement Marketing material for print, web, and social media
- Consult with artists on appropriate and cost effective way to present their body of work.
Graphic Designer / Design Technician
Star Group / M&M (Media and Marketing Group)
03.2006 - 06.2010
- Design Promotional Logos and POP displays
- Development and implementation of graphic layout
- Produce communicative materials based on client brand guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA08.2006
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Health and safety
- Training and mentoring
- Inventory Management
- Organizational ability
- Customer Relationship Building
Timeline
Bar Manager / Beverage Manager
Good Dog Bar
01.2021 - Current
Bartender
Good Dog Bar
01.2014 - 01.2020
Graphic Designer / Curator
SEDSO Design Group
12.2011 - 09.2015
Graphic Designer / Design Technician
Star Group / M&M (Media and Marketing Group)
03.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Philadelphia