Curating a custom guest experience using my extensive food, beverage, and wine knowledge.
Being lead and directing support staff on buyouts of up to $25,000
Assisting management with cutting the floor and making sure sidework is done at the end of the night
Sommelier
Wally's Wine and Spirits
Resorts World, Las Vegas
06.2021 - 04.2022
Shared wine knowledge with employees, encouraging team to develop wine knowledge through regular training sessions.
Monitored stock levels in order to maintain adequate supply while minimizing overstocking issues.
Planned events such as dinners and tastings featuring different types of wines.
Server
Night Market
Virgin, Las Vegas
01.2021 - 09.2021
Educated guests about natural wine and assisted them with food and wine pairings
Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
Bartender/Trainer
Robert Irvine's
Tropicana, Las Vegas
06.2017 - 10.2020
Developed and conducted comprehensive training plans for new bartenders, emphasizing customer service, product knowledge, and responsible alcohol service.
Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
Bartender
Paris Hotel
Paris, Las Vegas
05.2011 - 10.2017
Worked at all the bars in the casino and learned everything from extremely high volume to true mixology, and the true craft cocktail experience.
Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
UNLV
Las Vegas, NV
05-2016
Skills
Upselling strategies
Strong multitasking
Table management
Team management
Exceptional leadership
Menu design
Certification
Certified Beer Server (Cicerone) 2016
Introductory Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) 2016
Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) 2020
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