Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Bartender

Jesse Serpone

Summary

Energetic and personable NYC bartender with 8+ years experience in fast-paced, high-volume venues and upscale catering environments. Know for delivering polished service, crafting cocktails, and building strong rapport with diverse clientele. Equally at ease behind a busy bar or serving VIPs at exclusive events.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Cocktail Caterers
03.2017 - Current

Provide bar service for weddings, galas, brand lunches, and private functions throughout NYC.

Created specialty cocktails tailored to client themes and seasonal ingredients.

Delivered warm, professional service at high-end celebrity events.

Handled set-up/breakdown, ensuring timely and flawless execution.

Bartender

CrewNY (Pilot, High Tide)
04.2022 - 11.2024

Delivered outstanding guest experiences in busy waterfront bars serving up to 300+ patrons daily.

Created consistent, high-quality cocktails in fast paced environments.

Assisted in opening/closing procedures, bar prep, and inventory stocking.

Promoted daily drink specials and recommended pairings to enhance guest experience.

Managing Director, Global Sales North America

Japan Airlines
05.2003 - 03.2022

Led sales strategy and agency partnerships across North America, managing multi-million dollar programs.

Directed a 10-person marketing team and executed high-level campaigns aligned with global initiatives.

Education

Liberal Arts And Sciences

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

    Expert in classic and contemporary cocktails

    High-volume service and event bartending

    Upselling & customer engagement

    NYC health code & bar safety complaince

Certification

TIPS Certified

Interests

Travel / Film and Theater / Concerts / Sports / Book Club

Timeline

Bartender

CrewNY (Pilot, High Tide)
04.2022 - 11.2024

Bartender

Cocktail Caterers
03.2017 - Current

Managing Director, Global Sales North America

Japan Airlines
05.2003 - 03.2022

Liberal Arts And Sciences

Arizona State University
Jesse Serpone