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Mel Murray

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Energetic and results-orientated professional with extensive experience in high volume bars and restaurants with high-ticket item sales. Known for blending exceptional communication skills, management experience, and a flair known for creating memorable customer experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dining Room Supervisor

MorningStar Assisted Living
11.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Senior Living Faucility
  • Managed a team of servers who provide restaurant quality service to the over 100 residence who live in a senior living community
  • Put systems into place for training, flow of the restaurant, and worked closely with the team to create an excellent experience for the residence

Bartender

The Whisk(e)y
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Company Overview: Craft Cocktail and Whiskey Bar
  • Created craft cocktails for Colorado's largest whiskey bar, multi-tasked between providing knowledgeable, memorable service with over 3,300 whiskeys and also a two high volume bars

Server/Bartender

Emporium Kitchen & Wine Market
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Company Overview: Hotel Fine Dining
  • Passionate fine dining professional with hands-on experience at a top hotel restaurant
  • Skilled at providing recommendations and wine pairings specific to the guests needs

Bartender

The Yeti Bar and Grill
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Company Overview: High volume college bar
  • High volume college bar in the middle of Old Town, that is known for its $12 unlimited drinks
  • Skilled at multitasking and keeping it cool, while providing great service even under pressure

Sales Consultant

Good Feet
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: High-ticket Sales
  • Results-driven sales specialist with extensive experience in high-ticket medical sales.
  • Guided customers to select products that were right for their lifestyle with a step by step personalized fitting and closing challenging sales
  • Committed to exceptional customer satisfaction and consistently surpassing sales goals by turning complex sales situations into successful outcomes, ensuring both client comfort and business success

Traveling Sales Manager

Pangea Collectible
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: Sport Card Sales
  • Versatile Business Manager with experience overseeing a small business that included running a physical store and managing an eBay store for sports cards and collectibles.
  • Adept at traveling to source inventory, negotiating with clients, and employing strategic tactics to find the right buyer and close sales.
  • Proven ability to blend hands-on management with effective online sales strategies ensuring customer satisfaction and business growth.
  • Small business managing physical and eBay store for sports cards and collectibles.

Bartender

The Club at Rolling Hills
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Company overview: Country Club, owned by the Coor's family
  • Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment while bartending both on the golf course and in the restaurant, ensuring a positive experience for all members.
  • Coordinated and served beverages at private events, banquets, and special occasions, adapting to the unique needs of each event and guest.

Skills

  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Employee scheduling
  • New hire training
  • Mixology
  • Suggestive selling
  • Service-oriented mindset

Certification

  • TIPS Certification
  • ServeSafe Alcohol Certification
  • Bartender Training Program

Timeline

Dining Room Supervisor

MorningStar Assisted Living
11.2024 - Current

Server/Bartender

Emporium Kitchen & Wine Market
08.2023 - 03.2024

Bartender

The Whisk(e)y
07.2023 - 11.2024

Bartender

The Yeti Bar and Grill
05.2023 - 08.2023

Sales Consultant

Good Feet
06.2022 - 07.2023

Traveling Sales Manager

Pangea Collectible
07.2021 - 06.2022

Bartender

The Club at Rolling Hills
08.2020 - 09.2021
Mel Murray