Marcus Wilkins

Managed the opening and closing of the bar, frequently handling shifts independently. Working at a fast pace to keep up with the Friday and Saturday night crowd. Attentive customer service. Good at dealing with rowdy customers.

Managed POS transactions, cash handling, and tab accuracy to reduce checkout errors.

Worked at Five Horses Tavern in South End. Bartended Friday-Sunday during semester, working two nights as a bartender and one night as a server; worked full time during breaks.
Supported guest service throughout shift, maintained punctuality, followed safe food and beverage handling practices, and counted register and pooled cash tips at night end.

Maintained friendly public reputation while ensuring a sanitary work environment to prevent pests.

work environment to avoid unwanted pest in the restaurant. Often worked the karaoke night shift. Learned enough Spanish to make small talk.

Would play at bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and private parties. Three hour gigs, an hour improvising on alto sax over backing tracks, an hour of acoustic guitar and singing covers, and an hour of original music. Would play a lot of country and 70s acoustic

Provided fast and friendly service to customers and often locked up or opened and managed the restaurant when the boss was not

present. Family owned dinner. Would drive owners to the airport.

• Dean's List [First, third, and fourth semester Fall2024, Fall2025, and Spring2026]
• 3.98 Fall2025 GPA
• Full ride with financial aid and scholarships

• Two years of study
• Two years of Mock Trial
• Two years UIS Jazz Band
• Two years UIS Camerata Ensemble
• One Year Concert Band
• One semester Choir
• One semester Make a Noise Ensemble (John Cage inspired)