Kiana Calder
New York
Summary
Proactive, interactive, and communicable bartender with excellent relationship building skills and 6+ years' bar-tending experience. Dedicated collaboartor able to work with staff to deliver orders and tend to customer requests in a timely manner within a fast-paced environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Hide & Seek
06.2024 - Current
- Curated seasonal and classic cocktails
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Bartender
Joe & Pat’s Restaurant
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Efficiently opened and closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Bartender
Rue-B Jazz Club
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Ensured smooth operation of bar services during live Jazz sets
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
Bartender
Hotel Americano
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Effective use of up-selling and suggestive techniques to increase both food and beverage sales
- Created specialty drinks for private events that consisted of 200 to 300 guests
- Set up, maintained, and operated all aspects of the bar in an organized and professional manner
Bartender
Upholstery Wine Bar
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Knowledge of fine wine and their origin from around the world
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Education
J.D. -
Valparaiso Law School
Valparaiso, IN05.2014
Bartender License -
New York Bartending School
New York, NY03.2012
B.A. - Sociology, Writing and Rhetorical Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies
Syracuse University, College of Arts & Sciences
Syracuse, NY05.2011
Skills
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Team player attitude
- Engaging personality
- Service-oriented mindset
Timeline
Bartender
Hide & Seek
06.2024 - Current
Bartender
Joe & Pat’s Restaurant
01.2024 - 03.2024
Bartender
Rue-B Jazz Club
01.2019 - 10.2020
Bartender
Hotel Americano
02.2018 - 01.2019
Bartender
Upholstery Wine Bar
03.2012 - 03.2014
Bartender License -
New York Bartending School
B.A. - Sociology, Writing and Rhetorical Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies
Syracuse University, College of Arts & Sciences
J.D. -
Valparaiso Law School
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