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Kanon Collins

Kanon Collins

Houston,TX

Summary

Hardworking and dependable candidate eager to contribute to company success through dedication and attention to detail. Ready to secure entry-level position offers professional challenges and career advancements.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

The Ready Room
Houston, Texas
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Lead Bartender

Buffalo Bayou Brewing
Houston, Texas
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.

Head Bartender/Event Coordinator

Avant Garden Bar & Venue
Houston, Texas
08.2016 - 10.2019
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Houston - Downtown, Houston, TX
08.2022

with an emphasis in Chemistry and Environmental Science

Skills

  • Teambuilding
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Written Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

Hobbies

* Rock Climbing * Chess * Travel * Distilling

References

provided upon request

Timeline

Bartender - The Ready Room
11.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Bartender - Buffalo Bayou Brewing
11.2019 - 02.2020
Head Bartender/Event Coordinator - Avant Garden Bar & Venue
08.2016 - 10.2019
University of Houston - Downtown - Bachelor of Science, Biology

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