Meaghan Boers
Cicerone Bartender
Cedar Lake,IN,IL
Summary
Charismatic bartender with over 10 years of professional experience working at a specialty beer bar. Exceptional memory, rapport-building, friendly attitude, and quick customer service. Able to put a new spin on classic cocktails. Holds a Bartending Certificate valid in many countries worldwide.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cicerone Bartender
Beer Geeks Pub
Highland, IN
09.2010 - Current
- Worked closely with beer and liquor distributors from all across America
- Comprehensive knowledge of bar management and cost controls
- Conversant in the language of beer, including key flavor words and core beer styles
- Master of the details of beer service, including glass preparation and proper pouring of both draft and bottled beers
- Serve bar patrons ordered drinks, including beer, wine, liquors, and mixed beverages
- Keep the bar area safe, clean, and well-stocked throughout each working shift
- Operated as sole bartender on weekday shifts and with one other bartender on busy nights and weekends
Sales Associate
JCPenney
Calumet City, IL
2008 - 2010
- Worked closely with management to maintain and increase productivity in the department
- Delegated and evaluated tasks given to associates
- Implemented new layouts in the department through corporate communication
- Responsible for keeping departments neat and organized
Sales Associate
Blockbuster Video
Lansing, IL
2004 - 2006
- Worked in a fast-paced environment with a team of 2+ associates
- Developed good communication skills with customers and associates
- Utilized my strong organizational skills to keep the workflow manageable
- Developed a very loyal customer base
- Won an award for outselling all stores in the district with game passes and new accounts opened
Education
- Occupational Therapy
South Suburban College
South Holland, IL- Computer Networking
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, INSkills
Proficient typing and transcription
Accuracy and attention to detail
Organizational and time management abilities
Communication (written and verbal)
Building Customer Loyalty
Ability to work independently
Liquor laws and licensing
Certification
Cicerone-certified Beer Server, Level 1 (https://www.cicerone.org/us-en/users/meaghan-boers)
Publications
07/2016
Bierschenk, Ed. “Local Beer Aficionados Become Certified Cicerones.” The Northwest Indiana Times [Munster, IN], 16 July 2016, www.nwitimes.com/niche/inspired-living/food/local-beer-aficionados-become-certified-cicerones/article_7bc843d9-9c97-5256-b849-82f287083e92.html.Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Cicerone Bartender
Beer Geeks Pub
09.2010 - Current
Sales Associate
JCPenney
2008 - 2010
Sales Associate
Blockbuster Video
2004 - 2006
- Occupational Therapy
South Suburban College
- Computer Networking
Purdue University Calumet