Lance Coddington
McKinney,TX
Summary
Driven Business student at the University of Arkansas (expected graduation 2025) with experience in talent acquisition, hospitality management, and leadership. Proven ability to manage responsibilities efficiently, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and support organizational goals. Seeking to leverage skills in recruitment, team management, and strategic problem-solving in a professional setting, with a long-term focus on human resources and business operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruitment Intern
VIP
Dallas, Texas
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted initial phone screenings with prospective candidates.
- Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
- Utilized various sourcing methods including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Assisted with the onboarding process for new hires.
- Developed recruitment strategies to identify qualified applicants.
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
- Read, analyzed, and interpreted various internal and external documents and reports.
Bar Manager
Mermaids Seafood
Fayetteville, Arkansas
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed drink recipes and menus to meet customer preferences while optimizing profitability.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Pursued training opportunities to advance mixology knowledge and refine understanding of beer, wine and liquor.
- Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing.
- Created signature beverages to increase revenue and patron loyalty.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Increased profits by overseeing inventory and strategically increasing menu prices.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the bar area including countertops, shelves and equipment.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Videographer
Self-employeed
Fayetteville, AR
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Operated a variety of cameras and equipment for on-location and studio shoots, ensuring optimal capture of footage.
- Researched industry and competitor trends to suggest new content ideas.
- Composed and framed shots using camera settings and other technical aspects to achieve director requested results.
- Labeled film contents and noted details on report forms.
- Edit raw footage into a final product using non-linear editing systems such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
Bartender
Urban Seafood Magnolia RM Investment
Plano, TX
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Monitored customer drink levels and suggested additional drink purchases at appropriate times to boost sales.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Bartender
Lupe Tortilla
Allen, TX
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
McKinney High School
McKinney, TX05-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Interview scheduling
- Candidate sourcing
- Training coordination
- Employee relations
- Recruitment marketing
- Resume screening
- Interviewing clients
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Bar restocking
- Cash register operation
- Suggestive selling
- Changing beer kegs
- Ordering bar supplies
- Handling difficult customers
Certification
- TABC certified
- Food Handlers Certification
Timeline
Recruitment Intern
VIP
02.2024 - 08.2025
Bar Manager
Mermaids Seafood
02.2023 - 01.2025
Videographer
Self-employeed
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bartender
Urban Seafood Magnolia RM Investment
05.2022 - 12.2022
Bartender
Lupe Tortilla
01.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
McKinney High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Arkansas
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