Ian Brier
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic bar professional with expertise in high-volume guest service and craft cocktail preparation. Strong focus on enhancing venue atmosphere and seamless event execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender / Barback
Good Bar
Brooklyn
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-volume bar service with precision in a fast-paced nightlife setting.
- Prepared craft cocktails, beer, wine, and specialty beverages meeting speed and quality standards.
- Contributed to seasonal cocktail offerings and menu curation for beverage program enhancement.
- Enhanced venue atmosphere through coordinated lighting, music, and floor presentation.
- Performed physical operational work including keg changes, inventory management, stocking, equipment maintenance, and opening/closing procedures.
Front of House Associate
Glen Falls House Catskill Vacation Resort
Round Top
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Executed venue preparation and event operations for weddings and private events, including equipment transport, space setup and breakdown, guest accommodations, and logistical support to ensure seamless event execution.
- Supported day-to-day operations across a boutique, high-volume hotel by serving in cross-functional hospitality roles including bartender, server, front desk associate, production assistant, groundskeeper, and lifeguard.
- Supported beverage service, food service, inventory management, event setup and breakdown, and general operational needs across multiple departments.
- Maintained hotel grounds through landscaping, gardening, and general property upkeep to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
Construction Assistant
Denver Craftsman
Denver
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Executed physically demanding construction work including demolition, debris removal, loading and transporting materials, and supporting skilled trades throughout each phase of renovation.
- Assisted with residential basement renovation projects by performing demolition, material removal, and site preparation while maintaining compliance with safety standards and project timelines.
- Maintained clean, organized, and hazard-free job sites through continuous site maintenance, tool organization, and efficient coordination with project teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Littleton High School
Littleton, CO05-2023
Some College - Aviation
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
Hospitality & Operations
- High-Volume Guest Service
- Craft Cocktail Preparation
- POS Systems & Cash Handling
- Event & Wedding Operations
- Front Desk & Guest Relations
- Bar Operations & Inventory Management
- Venue Setup & Breakdown
- Physical Labor & Equipment Handling
- Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance
Music & Production
- Live Event Production
- Audio Equipment & Sound System Setup
- DJ Performance
- Recording Studio Operations
- Music Programming & Curation
- Artist Relations
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Creative Problem Solving
Additional Experience
Freelance Music & Event Production | New York, NY
- Performed as a drummer for five local and touring bands, coordinating rehearsals, live performances, and regional tours while collaborating in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
- DJed at venues throughout New York City, curating music and reading live audiences to create engaging, high-energy guest experiences.
- Assisted with artist development and event operations through Shelter Records, supporting live events, music releases, and creative projects.
- Supported recording studio operations through session setup, equipment maintenance, studio upkeep, and artist assistance to ensure efficient recording environments.
- Assisted a freelance audio engineer and equipment supplier with the preparation, testing, transportation, and installation of professional audio equipment and sound systems for artists, venues, and live event spaces, including Refuge.
Timeline
Bartender / Barback
Good Bar
08.2023 - Current
Front of House Associate
Glen Falls House Catskill Vacation Resort
06.2023 - 07.2024
Construction Assistant
Denver Craftsman
01.2018 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Littleton High School
Some College - Aviation
Metropolitan State University of Denver