Patrick Blair
Holiday,AR
Summary
Proudly served in the U.S. Military for six years therefore very familiar with military service deadlines under stressful situations. (Al Asad Iraq, Kandahar Afghanistan, Osan AB South Korea) Experienced and skilled in communication with people of diverse cultures while providing exceptional customer service. Natural leader with a passion for team building and promoting positive company morale. Skilled Journeyman with experience in the production industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Wanderoo
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
American Ninja Warrior
Kid Wonder
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Teacher/Coach for ANW Junior educating from 6-13 yrs of age.
- Provided lessons and coordinated with other coaches in order to support dynamic work environment.
- Chauffeured students and attended tournaments in California and surrounding states for further development and qualifications.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Bartender
San Diego Yacht Club
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Hospitality Specialist
Flagship Cruises And Events
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Welcomed all customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific areas
- Greeted and assisted 25-600 guests every week by gathering information about each reservation or request
- Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas and organized supplies
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash and cleaning facilities
- Processed payments, checked tickets and directed guests to locations
- Worked in hospitality, accomplishing all assigned tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
Bar Lead
#1 Fifth Avenue (Pubway Corp.)
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted weekly inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders
- Assisted in preparing dining room for special upcoming functions, including decorating and generating and printing out special group menus
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over varied flow of customers daily and created new libations drawing in clientele
- Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies
- Offered product samples, answered questions and helped customers find items.
Manufacturing Production Associate
International Paper
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality assurance and productivity
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality and quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, and products
- Made sure that products were produced with punctuality and were of good quality
- Operated forklifts, hoist and other material handling equipment
- Laid out and set up & execution of box manufacturing.
Education
Theatre Arts -
Mississippi School of The Arts
Brookhaven, MSTheatre Arts - undefined
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSAir Transportation - undefined
Air Force
Lackland AFB, TEXASGroup Fitness & Bootcamp Instruction - undefined
American Sports & Fitness Association CI#67165
San Diego, CASkills
- Excellent Customer Service
- Able to lift 100 pounds
- Client communication
- Ordering supplies
- Correspondence distribution
- Customer and client relations
- Professional demeanor
- Security awareness
- Documentation and reporting
- Payment Processing
Timeline
Bartender
Wanderoo
11.2022 - 12.2023
American Ninja Warrior
Kid Wonder
03.2021 - 05.2022
Bartender
San Diego Yacht Club
07.2019 - 05.2020
Hospitality Specialist
Flagship Cruises And Events
09.2018 - 08.2019
Bar Lead
#1 Fifth Avenue (Pubway Corp.)
04.2016 - 06.2018
Manufacturing Production Associate
International Paper
02.2014 - 02.2016
Theatre Arts -
Mississippi School of The Arts
Theatre Arts - undefined
The University of Southern Mississippi
Air Transportation - undefined
Air Force
Group Fitness & Bootcamp Instruction - undefined
American Sports & Fitness Association CI#67165
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