McKenzie Barwick
Firefly Talent Agency
Southport,NC
Summary
Service-oriented professional with expertise in fostering collaboration and enhancing efficiency in diverse environments. Skilled in building strong relationships across all levels, promoting a positive workplace atmosphere. Ready to leverage strengths in new opportunities that align with academic background and career goals.
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
5 Years 5 Months- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol
- Managed bar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste
- Handled all Social Media
Actress
6 Months- Responded promptly to e-mails regarding submissions and deadlines, ensuring clear communication with casting agents
- Attended and filmed all audition invitations, actively engaging with diverse roles
- Trained monthly in studio to enhance performance skills
Bartender
2 Years 9 Months- As lead bartender I prepared quality drinks and collected payments accurately
- Handled all cash at the beginning and ending of shifts
- Oversaw daily bar operations, maintaining cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols.
- Fostered strong relationships with patrons, resulting in increased repeat business and loyalty
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
- Handled food orders and delivered in a timely fashion
- Trained new bartenders on operational procedures and customer service standards.
Staff Writer
5 Months- Crafted engaging articles for monthly magazine, enhancing reader interest
- Conducted interviews with relevant sources to enrich article content
- Collected relevant images for articles
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
- Graduated cum laude
- Solicited to read original work at UNCW's Writers Week
Skills
Written and verbal communication
Content creation
Writing skills
Inventory management
Drink presentation
Relationship building
Team leadership
Timeline
Actress
Firefly Talent Agency
2026.04 - Current
Staff Writer
Live Oak Media
2023.11 - 2024.04
Bartender
Southern, A Gathering Place
2023.04 - 2026.01
Bar Manager
The Mullet Bar
2021.05 - Current
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing