Leslie A Holley
Bar Professional/Sales
Pensacola,Florida
Summary
Dedicated beverage professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender
Woodsies Hilltop
Pensacola, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Bartender
Oriley’s Irish Pub/Mugs & Jugs
Pensacola, FL
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Employment consisting of bartending and package duties
- High volume level with multi-tasking and personal skills an absolute necessity to maintain the $2000+ daily sales
- Built and maintained one of the largest clienteles in the business.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Updated drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Bartender/Manager
Kelly’s Pub
San Diego, CA
01.2001 - 01.2012
- In extremely busy, well established neighborhood bar in
- San Diego
- Responsible for all accounting duties, orders and inventory
- Consistently ran a 17% liquor cost.
Senior Sales Associate
MetLife Insurance Company
01.1988 - 01.1996
- Met or exceeded sales objectives on consistent basis to drive company growth.
- Developed sales plans to increase market share, customer base and revenue.
- Generated sales leads and cold called potential customers.
- Led sales team to exceed quarterly sales goals.
- Studied product and local markets to adjust sales pitches and adapt strategies for optimized sales.
- Kept detailed track of sales and customer information in company system.
- Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Trained, coached and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts - Communication Studies
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL 06.1990 - 06.1995
Skills
Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
Engaging personality
Creative mixology
Sales expertise
Knowledge of craft and microbrews
Highly reliable
Hospitality service expertise
Ordering bar supplies
Classic cocktails
Making change
Responsible alcohol service
Clear and effective communication
Handling difficult customers
Staff Management
New hire training
Inventory
Attending multiple customers
Trigger
Aloha POS
Additional Information
Serv-Safe Certified
Bonded
Perfect driving record
Willing to relocate
Visual arts artist
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.
Farrah Gray
Timeline
Bartender
Woodsies Hilltop
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bartender
Oriley’s Irish Pub/Mugs & Jugs
01.2012 - 01.2021
Bartender/Manager
Kelly’s Pub
01.2001 - 01.2012
Associate Of Applied Arts - Communication Studies
Pensacola State College
06.1990 - 06.1995
Senior Sales Associate
MetLife Insurance Company
01.1988 - 01.1996