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James Matthew DeLong

West Hollywood,CA

Summary

Highly skilled and versatile professional with 20+ years of experience and a passion for delivering exceptional service in the bartending, events, hospitality, and music industry.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Events Bartender and Ambassador

Various Clients
Toronto, Ontario/ Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with a wide range of clientele for industry, private household and company events.

Bartender

La Venita Surf Bar
Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Mexico
11.2022 - 05.2023

DJ

Various Venues
Brooklyn, NY / Toronto ON / Oaxaca, Mexico
01.2013 - 04.2023
  • Catered to large amount of different music venues, night clubs and private parties.

Tree Planter

Windfirm
Vancouver, BC
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Planted thousands of trees a day in extreme weather conditions.
  • Adapted to living in the outdoors for four months.

Photography Studio Assistant

Quixote Studios
West Hollywood, CA
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Handled daily errands for photographers and clients.

Touring Musician

Various Venues
Canada/USA/Europe/Japan/Australia/South America
01.2003 - 03.2020

Bartender

Birdy's
Bushwick, NY
05.2019 - 01.2020

Record Store Employee

Grasshopper Records
Toronto, ON
10.2015 - 08.2018

Bartender

Bambis Nightclub
Toronto, ON
02.2013 - 04.2018

Manager of Vintage Clothing Store

Emporium
Toronto, ON
03.2013 - 09.2017
  • Product and money management.
  • Window displays.
  • Ran the daily functions of the business.

Education

Music

Humber College
Toronto, Ontario

Skills

  • Provides outstanding bartending services, ensuring prompt, professional and friendly customer service with great money and product management
  • Highly experienced with fast paced and high volume environments
  • Expertise in selecting and curating music that are suitable for bar, nightclub & restaurants theme, atmosphere, and vibe
  • Collaborates with clients to plan and execute events, ensuring all aspects including setup, decorations, and timeline align with their vision and requirements
  • Skilled in quickly understanding and aligning with brand's values and can effectively represent and promote the brand's image

Timeline

Bartender

La Venita Surf Bar
11.2022 - 05.2023

Special Events Bartender and Ambassador

Various Clients
07.2022 - Current

Tree Planter

Windfirm
05.2022 - 08.2022

Photography Studio Assistant

Quixote Studios
11.2020 - 02.2021

Bartender

Birdy's
05.2019 - 01.2020

Record Store Employee

Grasshopper Records
10.2015 - 08.2018

Manager of Vintage Clothing Store

Emporium
03.2013 - 09.2017

Bartender

Bambis Nightclub
02.2013 - 04.2018

DJ

Various Venues
01.2013 - 04.2023

Touring Musician

Various Venues
01.2003 - 03.2020

Music

Humber College
James Matthew DeLong