Nicholas Sassaman
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Experienced with team leadership and resource management in dynamic environments. Utilizes strategic planning to ensure mission success and team coherence. Track record of fostering teamwork and effective communication for optimal performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
McGarveys Oyster Bar & Saloon
09.2021 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- 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.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
Bartender
Oasis Bar & Grill
11.2020 - 09.2021
- 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.
Combat Engineer (MOS 1371) USMC
United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than millions of US dollars.
- Enhanced team efficiency by developing and implementing tactical plans for combat engineering tasks.
- Enabled successful humanitarian assistance missions by constructing essential community infrastructure such as schools, clinics, and water purification systems.
- Maintained discipline within the ranks by enforcing standards of conduct expected from a professional military organization consistently and fairly.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Performed as fire team leader during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Developed and executed training programs that significantly improved team skills and morale.
Heavy Equipment Operator, Marine Detailer
Atlantic Marina on the Magothy
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
Education
No Degree - Computer Networking
Center of Applied Technologies North
Severn, MD06-2014
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
Pasadena, MD06-2014
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Problem-solving
- Strong communication skills
Certification
Security Clearance from Department of Defense
Handgun and Conceal Carry permit from State of Maryland
Green Belt Martial Artists from United States Marine Corps
Combat LifeSaver from United States Marine Corps
Eagle Scout
A+ Computer Networking from CAT North
Timeline
Bartender
McGarveys Oyster Bar & Saloon
09.2021 - Current
Bartender
Oasis Bar & Grill
11.2020 - 09.2021
Combat Engineer (MOS 1371) USMC
United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 10.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator, Marine Detailer
Atlantic Marina on the Magothy
01.2010 - 01.2016
No Degree - Computer Networking
Center of Applied Technologies North
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
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