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
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with a wide range of clientele for industry, private household and company events.
Bartender
La Venita Surf Bar
11.2022 - 05.2023
DJ
Various Venues
01.2013 - 04.2023
- Catered to large amount of different music venues, night clubs and private parties.
Tree Planter
Windfirm
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
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Handled daily errands for photographers and clients.
Touring Musician
Various Venues
01.2003 - 03.2020
Bartender
Birdy's
05.2019 - 01.2020
Record Store Employee
Grasshopper Records
10.2015 - 08.2018
Bartender
Bambis Nightclub
02.2013 - 04.2018
Manager of Vintage Clothing Store
Emporium
03.2013 - 09.2017
- Product and money management.
- Window displays.
- Ran the daily functions of the business.
Education
Music
Humber College
Toronto, OntarioSkills
- 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
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