Spirits
Hi, I’m
Jerell R. Cuevas
Digital Marketer
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Versatile Bar Consultant adept at overcoming challenges and streamlining operations. Transforms deficient operations into successful enterprises. Motivational leader and problem solver.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Davidson Wine CoCharlotte, NC
Lead Mixologist/Bar Manager
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Locally made & owned wine company
- Established cocktail program
- Planned & executed educational events
- Hired & trained staff
- Expanded cocktail program to daily availability, and consistency
- Creation of new cocktails
Tailored Smoke Cigar LoungeConcord, NC
Beverage Director
07.2018 - 11.2021
Job overview
- After originally being hired as Bartender, I was promoted to Bar Manager, and then Beverage Director over two locations
- Managed a staff of over 30 employees
- Organized and executed over 15 events with sales in excess of $15,000 per event
- Ordered an average of $6000 in products weekly combined
- Maintained weekly inventory counts for over 1000 perishable products
- Weekly responsibilities included creating specials, ordering/receiving mixed beverages, training/monitoring staff, coordinating events/tastings with mixed beverage representatives; performed other administrative duties within the company (scheduling, bank deposits, ordering/receiving cigar shipments/cleaning supplies/etc.)
Blackfinn AmeripubCharlotte, NC
Service & Assistant Bar Manager
07.2014 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Hired initially as server, then became lead trainer for all servers
- With help, learned how to bartend, where I also became a trainer
- Shortly after I moved into a hybrid manager/bartender role
- I helped with scheduling, inventory, and events primarily.
Education
Google & The Open UniversityLondon
Professional Certificate
10.2021 - 11.2021
University of North Carolina At CharlotteCharlotte, North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
08.2009 - 12.2013
Skills
Social Media Managementundefined
Affiliations
Charlotte Bourbon Society
June 2021 to Present
Preferred bourbon barrel taste selector; Bottles chosen are sold at Mecklenburg Co. ABC stores.
United States Bartenders Guild
September 2021 to Present
Continuing education, as well as networking, for service industry professionals
Interests
Bourbon Barrel Selection
Golf
SPCA
Fighting Hunger
Gathering supplies for students/teachers
Timeline
Lead Mixologist/Bar Manager
Davidson Wine Co
11.2021 - Current
Google & The Open University
Professional Certificate
10.2021 - 11.2021
Beverage Director
Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge
07.2018 - 11.2021
Service & Assistant Bar Manager
Blackfinn Ameripub
07.2014 - 02.2018
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
08.2009 - 12.2013
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