Kara Parr
Santa Rosa Beach
Summary
Bartender with over 10 years of experience and 3 years of Management experience. Excelling in speed with high energy in fast paced environments. Providing exceptional customer service. Demonstrates a keen ability in relationship building and time management. Skilled in maintaining positive relationships with regular customers that keeps them coming back.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Old Florida Fish House
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
2024 - Current
- Crafted and served a diverse range of cocktails and beverages to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and placing orders for supplies.
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with patrons and addressing inquiries promptly.
Bartender
Red Fish Taco
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Crafting cocktails to attract and retain customers, staying ahead of prep work for the bar.
- Showcasing exceptional customer service skills and the ability to handle difficult situations with grace and professionalism, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience for all patrons.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with regular customers, remembering their preferences and special requests to provide personalized service that keeps them coming back.
Bartender
Bud and Alley's Taco Bar
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Created cocktails, specializing in margaritas in a fast paced environment consisting of mainly tourists.
- Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to handle conflict professionally and with a positive attitude.
- Properly open and close the restaurant while maintaining a clean workspace throughout the day.
Bar Manager
Trudy's Tex Mex
Austin, Texas
02.2016 - 05.2020
- Supervised 20+ employee's while on the floor and supported them as needed.
- Created cocktails when behind the bar in a fast paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills with a following of customers.
- Handled money and collecting each employee’s check outs at the end of the night.
- Sent reports at the end of the night.
- Maintained inventory.
Education
Associate - Public Relations
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2014
Skills
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Upselling
- Inventory management
- Mixing drinks
- Customer engagement
- Bar operations
- Cash handling
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Bartender
Red Fish Taco
06.2022 - 03.2024
Bartender
Bud and Alley's Taco Bar
06.2020 - 06.2022
Bar Manager
Trudy's Tex Mex
02.2016 - 05.2020
Associate - Public Relations
Wayne State University
Bartender
Old Florida Fish House
2024 - Current