Madison Colwell
Portland,OR
Summary
nuinely enjoy being behind the bar because it is cool meeting and serving people from all different walks of life in the community and outside of it. Whether it's serving cocktails food or just being a friendly face after a long day. I thrive in both local dive bar settings and fast paced sports bars and music venues. I work well solo or with a team and bring an easy-going dependable, hard-working energy behind the bar
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Head Bartender
Los Cabo’s Cantina
2025.10 - 2026.05
- Key Holder for operating opening and closing shift duties
- Provided excellent & accurate customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted in menu knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Ensured bar was kept in a organized & clean fashion.
- Worked table to table service, taking food & drink orders along with preparing them behind the bar.
- Guest De-escalation
Bartender
Oc Tavern Grill And Sports Bar
2023.06 - 2026.04
- Lead Key Holder in charge of opening and closing operations
- C.C./ bank bag & cash handling responsibilitie
- Ability to work in a fast paced/loud live music venue
- Taking food and drink orders
- Mix and serve a diverse range of cocktails and beverages, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Prep mixes and garnish trays with accuracy.
- Stocking and taking inventory
- Training new staff (bartenders & servers)
- Ensuring bar-top is clean & ready for customers.
Box Office Manager/Restaurant Server
Coach House Concert Hall
2009.06 - 2015.02
- Supervised daily box office operations, ensuring efficient ticket sales and customer service.
- Over the phone as well as in person ticket sales.
- Trained staff in ticketing software and customer interaction protocols
- Taking food and drink orders in an accurate fashion
- Served food and cocktails in live music venue with a 600 capacity during events
- Table to table service.
- Ensuring all guest are well taken care of during events.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Clemente High School
San Clemente, CASkills
- OLCC Permit/ Food Handler license
- Strong work ethic
- Keeping composure in high stress environments
- Dependable & Honest
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling & CC Sales
- POS Knowledge
- Cocktail & beer knowledge
- Customer De-escalation skills
- Guest engagement
Timeline
Server/Head Bartender
Los Cabo’s Cantina
2025.10 - 2026.05
Bartender
Oc Tavern Grill And Sports Bar
2023.06 - 2026.04
Box Office Manager/Restaurant Server
Coach House Concert Hall
2009.06 - 2015.02
High School Diploma -
San Clemente High School