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Oliver Edmondson

Oliver Edmondson

Columbia,SC

Summary

An adaptable and ambitious veteran of the Food & Beverage industry, with a solid background in both front and back-of-house disciplines. Talented problem-solver who is always ready to support fellow employees when needed. Equally comfortable leading or following, depending on the situation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

The Oak Table
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Preparing cocktails, serving food, and performing bar upkeep while staying abreast of all current wines.

Sales Training Manager

Vision Property Management
11.2015 - 06.2018
  • Training introductory level sales force on processes and techniques
  • Assisting sales by offering technical support to customers and supplementing data processing/ underwriting tasks.

Sous Chef

Lula Drake
Columbia, SC
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Daily prep of all menu items, focusing on meats, cheeses, and pickled items
  • Rotating through and operating all service stations, including fry, sauté, garde manger (cold line), and desserts
  • Assisting fellow Sous and Executive Chefs in the daily preparation of family meals, keeping prep lists updated, and acquiring local ingredients where applicable to our menus.

Principal Bartender/Trainer

The Jones Assembly
08.2018 - 01.2022
  • Bartending and cocktail creation for all three bar service areas of the establishment
  • Training new bar staff on bartending techniques, cocktail methodology, and correct service culture.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - German

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
12.2011

Skills

  • Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
  • Performance Improvement
  • Clear and Effective Communication
  • Course Development
  • New Hire Training
  • Sales Coaching

Activities

  • US Bartender’s Guild Southwest Regional Conference (OKC 2017, San Antonio 2019)
  • Winning Team, Jack Daniel’s Backstage (Lynchburg, TN, September 2019) - https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/jackbackstageOK/official-rules

Hobbies and Interests

  • Beverage production
  • Horror movies
  • Magical realism
  • Books about history and language

Affiliations

  • US Bartender’s Guild (Charleston 2011-2016, OKC 2017-2022)
  • USBG OKC Education Committee (2018-2020)

Certification

BarSmarts Advanced (Pernod Ricard, San Antonio, TX, March 2019)


eTips Food Handler Training (November 2022)


eTips SC On-Premise Alcohol Server Training (November 2022)



Languages

German
Professional Working

Timeline

Sous Chef

Lula Drake
06.2022 - 01.2024

Principal Bartender/Trainer

The Jones Assembly
08.2018 - 01.2022

Bartender

The Oak Table
06.2017 - 06.2018

Sales Training Manager

Vision Property Management
11.2015 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - German

University of South Carolina

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