Hi, I’m
Ryan Halsne
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at various bars and restaurants. I excel in high-pressure environments, consistently enhancing guest experiences and achieving recognition as a top performer. Proven multitasker with a focus on quality and teamwork in fast-paced settings.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Kucu Tequila Bistro
Server / Bartender
12.2024 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, split checks, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Angry James Brewery
Senior Bartender / Graphic Designer
05.2018 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Served beer under Cicerone standards and consistency in a high volume bar environment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized drink recommendations and excellent service.
- Demonstrated expertise in beer styles and brewing processes, enhancing presentation and product quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Illustrated and designed all beer labels, merchandise graphics, event posters, and other brewery branding.
- Updated all chalkboard beer menus, painted murals, and created other taproom signage and wall art.
Dillon Amphitheater
Seasonal Bartender
06.2018 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during concerts and special events rain or shine.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Voted staff MVP bartender for fastest drink pourer and product stocker multiple years running.
Dillon Dam Brewery
Lead Server
01.2016 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Managed high volume dining periods with effective time management and strong multitasking abilities.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture through teamwork, open communication, and mutual support among coworkers.
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, closing duties, and trained new staff.
Education
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
12-2015
Skills
- Fast learner
- Excellent multitasker
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- POS operation
- Cash handling
- Memory retention
- Service prioritization
- Cocktail preparation
- New employee training
Certification
- Cicerone certified beer server
- TIPS certified (Training for Intervention Procedures)
Timeline
Server / Bartender
Kucu Tequila Bistro
12.2024 - 04.2025
Seasonal Bartender
Dillon Amphitheater
06.2018 - 09.2024
Senior Bartender / Graphic Designer
Angry James Brewery
05.2018 - 04.2025
Lead Server
Dillon Dam Brewery
01.2016 - 03.2020
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
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