- Muay Thai Kickboxing
- Running
- Hot Yoga
- Biking
- Reading
- Travel
- Community Outreach
- Art
- Live Music
- Creating
- Collaborating
James Kroesen
Chicago
Summary
Friendly, outgoing and hands-on bartender/social media manager well versed in creating events/community and specializing in communication and connection.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Social Media Manager/Event Coordinator
The Welcome Back Lounge
Chicago, Illionois
09.2021 - Current
- Prepare/serve a variety of drinks/ cocktails in a high volume establishment.
- Take food orders/assist barbacks with serving tables in collaboration with kitchen.
- Bartend/co-host a Sunday night karaoke party.
- Host/call Monday night charity bingo.
- Manage the WBL social media page.
- Create events, promote shows and host quarterly Sunday Markets
Bartender
Gman Tavern
Chicago, Il
04.2016 - Current
- Make/serve drinks in a high volume establishment.
- Host karaoke at all of the holiday events/staff parties.
- Create/host events.
- Train/assist new hires.
- Promote shifts via social media
- Past duties include: Door, Barback and production shifts for shows.
Door Staff/ Occasional Gallery Event Manager
Fulton Street Collective
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Worked the door checking Id's and proper credentials for ticketed events..
- Served drinks at gallery exhibits.
- Filled in occasionally as gallery manager during events/exhibits.
- Assisted in basic cleanliness of the property.
- Promoted shows via social media.
Caregiver
The Vail Granville Sturgis Revocable Trust (private Owner)
Chicago, IL
09.2012 - 09.2021
- Took patient to and from daily appointments.
- Performed Physical therapy sessions weekly.
- Fed, bathed and dressed patient..
- Administered daily medications to patient.
- Collaborated on/mediated therapy appointments online and in person.
- Traveled/took patient on vacations and work related trips
- Learned a specific method of communication due to patient being non-verbal.
- Assisted with home improvements, laundry and daily maintenance.
In-home Caregiver
Bethesda Health Groups
St.Louis, MO
2009 - 2012
- Administered daily/nightly medications to patients.
- Chauffeured patients to and from daily outings.
- Fed, bathed and dressed certain patients.
- Maintained a safe and clean living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks regularly.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Charles West
St. Charles, MOSkills
- Strong adaption ability
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Outgoing personality
- Customer Service
- Reliable
- Engaging personality
- Physically Fit
- Good at building relationships/creating community
- Social Media
- Team Player
- Driven
Interests
Timeline
Door Staff/ Occasional Gallery Event Manager
Fulton Street Collective
10.2021 - 11.2022
Bartender/Social Media Manager/Event Coordinator
The Welcome Back Lounge
09.2021 - Current
Bartender
Gman Tavern
04.2016 - Current
Caregiver
The Vail Granville Sturgis Revocable Trust (private Owner)
09.2012 - 09.2021
In-home Caregiver
Bethesda Health Groups
2009 - 2012
High School Diploma -
St. Charles West