Nakomi D’Amore
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
I've been the Banquet and Event Coordinator for SG Bar for almost 3 years. Committed, professional, provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, vendor management and event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Lodge Tavern- Durango
Las Vegas, NV
05.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency across all departments.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance guest experiences.
- Managed budgeting processes to optimize resource allocation and control expenses.
- Collaborated with department heads to streamline workflows and improve team performance.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Bartender/General Manager
Flowing Tide Pub
Las Vegas, NV
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Crafted and served diverse beverage menu items, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, promoting a safe and inviting environment for patrons.
- Assisted in training new staff on bar procedures, enhancing team efficiency and service quality.
- Developed specialty cocktails based on seasonal ingredients, contributing to unique customer experiences.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and repeat business opportunities.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Bartender- Rouge Room
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Las Vegas, NV
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Mix and serve beverages, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate timely service delivery.
- Train new bar staff on cocktail preparation and customer service standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and ordering supplies as needed.
- Developed signature cocktails in collaboration with team members to enhance menu offerings.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
General Manager
Golden Entertainment
SG Bar- Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Assistant General Manager
Golden Entertainment
SG Bar- Las Vegas, NV
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
Bartender
Golden Entertainment
Sierra Gold Eastern- Las Vegas, NV
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
Server
Golden Entertainment
SG Bar- Las Vegas, NV
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moapa Valley High School
Overton, NV06.2001
Skills
- Product Analysis
- Sales Team Development
- Menu Planning
- Process Redesign
Timeline
General Manager
Lodge Tavern- Durango
05.2025 - Current
Bartender/General Manager
Flowing Tide Pub
11.2024 - 03.2025
Bartender- Rouge Room
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
06.2024 - 02.2025
General Manager
Golden Entertainment
09.2021 - 03.2024
Assistant General Manager
Golden Entertainment
08.2020 - 09.2021
Bartender
Golden Entertainment
09.2019 - 08.2020
Server
Golden Entertainment
10.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Moapa Valley High School