James Sereno
North Providence
Summary
Professional bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons.
Experienced stagehand skilled in audiovisual equipment and sound engineering. Proven ability to efficiently set up and calibrate complex systems while maintaining a proactive approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Stagehand
AV Leads
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
Bartender
The Scurvy Dog
09.2012 - 09.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Bartender
The Wild Colonial
03.2006 - 09.2012
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chancellor High School
Spotsylvania, VA06-1995
Skills
- Stage setup
- Audiovisual equipment
- Physical strength
- Sound engineering
- Stage assistance
- Audio systems
- Set construction
- Rigging expertise
Timeline
Stagehand
AV Leads
05.2025 - 10.2025
Bartender
The Scurvy Dog
09.2012 - 09.2025
Bartender
The Wild Colonial
03.2006 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Chancellor High School