Jilleryn Major
Nicholasville,KY
Summary
Dedicated professional with a natural ability for seeing the best in others while focusing on the value to be found in any situation. Looking for an interesting and challenging opportunity that will further enhance past career experience. Decades of real-world knowledge in the fields of bartending, special events, hospitality, group fitness training, start-up administration, high-volume service management, and as of last year, published author. Seeking to leverage this unique combination of skills to make a positive impact on others through my work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
VIP Bartender
Keeneland Hospitality
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Executed, oversaw, and systemized operations for a top-end, high-volume, 1-person rail in the clubhouse, selling around $1k per shift while minimizing wait times
- Created a "must stop" destination in the clubhouse through each interaction, and catered to politicians, celebrities, and VIPs
- Organized and coordinated hospitality logistics, liquor inventory, and special event operations during the off-season
Director of Sales & Marketing
Pivot Brewing Co
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Developed comprehensive sales plans, including upgraded inventory and product rotation systems that resulted in more opportunities to sell seasonal items, and creating a pre-sale VIP client list to minimize storage needs
- Spearheaded industry convention participation to showcase products and services, presented for the Kentucky Guild of Brewers on self-distribution tracking, tips and best practices, and active in the local coalition of micro-brewers
- Grew the brand outside of Lexington through on-site pop-up events, hospitality-focused resourcing of new tap space, and active participation in all branding, packaging, and creative decisions to appeal to local and national distributors
- Managed and trained a team of social media and website professionals, while overseeing and maintaining the company brand, mission, and community awareness focus in all content and messaging, and creating fundraising opportunities benefitting local charities
General Manager
HopCat
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Strategized and optimized Rupp Arena event business, utilizing customer psychology and staff preparedness, achieved a record high of $31k in a single day of sales
- Implemented and executed all company-wide initiatives, and created a staff-led group of volunteers that came together to donate a collective 100 hours per year to local causes and environmentally-focused projects, while also strengthening store morale and teamwork
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, menu updates, 100 rotating taps, training and scheduling 50+ employees, networking with local vendors, and manager team guidance and constructive feedback
Education
No Degree - Liberal Studies
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2025
Skills
- Creative & Logical Idea Generator
- Experienced & Inquisitive Professional
- Diplomatic & Collaborative Co-Worker
- Meditative & Artistic Polymath
Timeline
VIP Bartender
Keeneland Hospitality
03.2021 - 03.2024
Director of Sales & Marketing
Pivot Brewing Co
09.2019 - 03.2022
General Manager
HopCat
08.2016 - 07.2019
No Degree - Liberal Studies
University of Kentucky
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