Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Art CV
Timeline
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Jacob Buchanan

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Topeka,KS

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Correctional Officer

Shawnee County Department of Corrections
06.2025 - Current
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, and medical appointments.
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.

Bartender

Salut Wine And Cocktail Lounge
08.2023 - Current

Work here only on Wednesday, and come in and prep for the week. Freshly Juice the fruit, cut all the culinary garnishes and prep the batch cocktails.

  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Bartender & Server

Norsemen Brewing Company
09.2020 - 12.2024
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Handmade all syrups and specialty fillers

Mixologist

Paisano's Ristorante
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained quality of garnishes, juices and other perishables by preparing new stock daily.
  • Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer.
  • Stored supplies according to bar policies and health code requirements.
  • Received cash, made change and issued receipts.
  • Created Rotating Specials, Monthly and Seasonally
  • Created a unique Menu for each Season with new items.
  • Reorganized Bar upon taking it over, and fixed improper practices

Bartender

Happy Basset Brewing
05.2020 - 07.2020

Screen Printer

Fabric Print Inc.
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Set up printing machines daily and maintaining functional and clean workspace.
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
  • Installed and repositioned screen printing plates and pressure roles.

Concierge

Jay Wolfe Acura
05.2018 - 06.2019

Server /Barback

Brio Tuscan Grille
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO
08.2014 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Washburn Rural High School
Topeka, KS
08.2010 - 05.2014

Skills

Inventory monitoring

Menu memorization

Liquor, beer and wine knowledge

Good Telephone Etiquette

Multitasking Abilities

Organization and Time Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Computer skills

Team management

Flexible and adaptable

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Art CV

Exhibitions:


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / | KCAC | 2020


Shake the Clouds | Jones Art Gallery | 2019


KCAI BFA SHOW | H & R Block Space | 2019


Flatfile + Digital File | H & R Block Space | 2018


Shake the Clouds | Trapp Gallery | 2018


No Outlet | Photography | 2017


The Wall | Foundation Gallery | 2016 - 2017


Fresh Produce | Photography | 2017


No Thanks | Photography | 2016


Florence | Leedy Voulkos Art Center Undergrads Underground | 2016


Publications:


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / - Self Portraits | Féroce Magazine | July Issue | 2020


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / - Self Portraits | Féroce Magazine | The lockdown issue | 2020


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / - Cloud | Instagram Feature | Adego Magazine | 2020


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / | Art of Portrait Mag | 2020


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / | Dodho.com | 2020


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / ___ | ICONIC ARTISTS Mag | 2020


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / | WeandtheColor | 2020


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / - | Into | Photo Vouge Italia | 2020


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / - | Backwards | Photo Vouge Italia | 2020


/ / MOVING GHOSTS / / | Design Collector | 2020


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / | Purple Haze Magazine | 2019


The Wall - Pineapple | ICONIC ARTIST Mag | 2019


The Wall - Blaze | ICONIC ARTIST Mag | 2019


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / | bydesignmag | 2019


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / - Maria | Photo Vogue Italia | 2019


Shake the Clouds - Cat Mask | Photo Vouge Italia | 2019


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / - Chrizzy | The Hype Mag | 2019


Shake the Clouds - Sheep Mask | ICONIC ARTISTS Mag | 2019


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / - Sheep Mask | Photo Vouge Italia | 2019


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / - Self Portrait | Photo Vouge Italia | 2019


/ / MOVING | | GHOSTS / / - Chrizzy | ICONIC ARTISTS Mag | 2019

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Shawnee County Department of Corrections
06.2025 - Current

Bartender

Salut Wine And Cocktail Lounge
08.2023 - Current

Mixologist

Paisano's Ristorante
06.2022 - 05.2023

Bartender & Server

Norsemen Brewing Company
09.2020 - 12.2024

Bartender

Happy Basset Brewing
05.2020 - 07.2020

Screen Printer

Fabric Print Inc.
08.2019 - 02.2020

Concierge

Jay Wolfe Acura
05.2018 - 06.2019

Server /Barback

Brio Tuscan Grille
05.2017 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Kansas City Art Institute
08.2014 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Washburn Rural High School
08.2010 - 05.2014
Jacob Buchanan____________________________________________________________________