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Leighton King

Paso Robles,CA

Summary

Professional hospitality worker with hands-on experience in fast-paced bar environments. Excels in maintaining bar cleanliness, restocking supplies, and supporting bartenders to ensure seamless service. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, efficient, and customer-focused with excellent multitasking and organizational skills. Experience in various industries, mostly focusing on customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Barback/Bartender

1122 Cocktail Lounge
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Making craft cocktails for bar patrons
  • recommending drinks and liquors based on bar patrons preferences and personalities
  • Supported bartenders by restocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness throughout the bar area.
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of drinks and garnishes.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow during peak hours, enhancing service efficiency.

recommending drinks and liquors based on bar patrons' preferences and personalities

Tire Technician

America's Tire
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Changed and rotated tires for customers to ensure safety and maximize customer service rankings.
  • Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on all types of vehicles.

Groundsman

A & T Arborist
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Performed basic tree care, including pruning, watering, and fertilizing.
  • Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
  • Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.

Warehouse Associate

American Wholesale Furniture
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Received deliveries and assembling all incoming shipments.
  • Ensured damaged products were identified and removed when received.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly to keep team efficient and eliminate any safety concerns.
  • Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
  • Installed bracing, padding and strapping to prevent load shifting and materials damage.

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Delegate tasks to baristas, manage shift schedule, and inventory counts.
  • Problem solving and working under pressure.
  • Assisted customers with quick and efficient sales transactions.
  • Ensure floor team delivers a positive customer experience.

Busser/Expediter

Cool Hand Luke's
03.2014 - 07.2017
  • Ensure adequate levels of supplies such as linens and trays and restocked low items.
  • Increased productivity by working quickly, helping others and looking for ways to improve.
  • Checked patron identification and monitored guests to control service and limit over-intoxication.

Warehouse Assistant

We Olive
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Counted and stocked merchandise as specified by inventory control log.
  • Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records.
  • Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
  • Moved packages using hand tools and automatic and semi-automatic equipment to prepare for shipment.
  • Assembled and prepared cartons, crates and containers to protect materials during shipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Paso Robles High School
Paso Robles, CA

Associate of Arts - Business

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
01-2026

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Problem solving
  • Effective multi-tasker
  • Memorizing product codes
  • Inventory control
  • Strong communication skills
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Cleanliness maintenance
  • Strong multitasking
  • Team player attitude
  • Highly reliable

Timeline

Barback/Bartender

1122 Cocktail Lounge
01.2021 - 12.2023

Tire Technician

America's Tire
06.2020 - 12.2021

Groundsman

A & T Arborist
10.2019 - 02.2020

Warehouse Associate

American Wholesale Furniture
01.2019 - 09.2019

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
03.2017 - 01.2019

Warehouse Assistant

We Olive
10.2016 - 12.2016

Busser/Expediter

Cool Hand Luke's
03.2014 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Paso Robles High School

Associate of Arts - Business

Cuesta College