Kyle Crawford
Plant City,FL
Summary
Experienced event bartender skilled in mixology, customer service, and team collaboration. Proven ability to mentor staff and ensure compliance with health regulations, driving exceptional guest experiences at large-scale events.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Bartender
KG Events
Orlando, Florida
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared and mixed beverages for various events and functions such as Seafood Festival, Ultra Music Festival, and more.
- Engaged with guests to provide excellent customer service and drink recommendations.
- Collaborated with event coordinators to meet specific client beverage requests.
- Managed inventory of bar supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during service operations.
- Communicated clearly with other bartenders, servers, managers, security personnel. to ensure smooth operations during events.
Bartender Trainer
Elite Bartending School of Tampa
Tampa, Florida
05.2023 - Current
- Trained new bartenders in cocktail preparation and beverage service techniques.
- Created instructional materials for bar operations and customer service training, enhancing staff readiness.
- Demonstrated proper use of bar equipment and tools during training sessions.
- Mentored staff in mixing techniques and drink presentation styles, improving overall service quality.
- Facilitated professional skills development for certification, employment, leadership, and financial literacy, empowering staff growth.
- Provided flexible work schedules to accommodate student availability. to meet needs of students.
Vehicle Maintainer Manager
USAF
Tampa, FL
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Managed logistics and resource allocation for successful mission support.
- Led team in mission planning and execution for various operations.
- Coordinated training programs to improve staff skills and effectiveness, resulting in a more capable team.
- Guided junior personnel through skill development and training sessions., fostering professional development and teamwork.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer issues, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Education
Bartending Certificate And License - Bartending
Elite Bartending School Tampa
Tampa, FL05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH09-2026
Skills
- Cocktail presentation
- Advanced cocktail techniques
- Beverage menu design
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Training design
- Technical troubleshooting
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
Timeline
Event Bartender
KG Events
05.2023 - Current
Bartender Trainer
Elite Bartending School of Tampa
05.2023 - Current
Vehicle Maintainer Manager
USAF
01.2014 - 01.2023
Bartending Certificate And License - Bartending
Elite Bartending School Tampa
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Southern New Hampshire University