15+ years of experience in the service industry, 9 years in high volume bartending, and experience as a horticulture manager.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HORTICULTURAL MANAGER
GROWING ROOTS
01.2019 - 04.2024
Conceptualized, built and oversaw seasonal vegetable garden, and community supported agricultural program (CSA), which served to provide meaningful work, life skills and nature-based therapy for adults with developmental disorders, and to provide revenue to support program.
Trained employees and volunteers on proper planting, harvesting and handling procedures.
Led volunteer groups of up to 20 people.
Utilized knowledge of all crops, pests and diseases, soil health, and crop rotation.
BARTENDER
HOPCAT
09.2010 - 05.2021
Served beer from extensive rotating beer selection, prepared cocktails, poured wine, and made food and beverage suggestions based on customers' preferences.
Built rapport with repeat guests at 25 seat rail, while pouring service tickets for restaurant.
Handled cash drawer accurately throughout shift including opening and closing out register each day, and reconciling receipts using POS system.
Trained new employees in proper bar operations.
Education
CERTIFICATION IN MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM -
MSU EXTENSION - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids
01.2015
COSMETOLOGY -
DOUGLAS J AVEDA INSTITUTE - US
Grand Rapids
01.2009
Certification
Level one Cicerone, Beer Server Certification Program