Sage Walund
Seattle
Summary
Experienced with creating unique and appealing cocktails tailored to customer preferences. Utilizes efficient workflow management to maintain smooth operations during peak hours. Knowledge of inventory control and managing supplies to ensure well-stocked bar.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Party On the Rocks Catering
Burley, WA
09.2025 - Current
- Oversee event execution at diverse venues, adapting to varying client requirements.
- Coordinate logistics for setup and teardown of events, ensuring seamless transitions.
- Cultivate a responsive service environment through effective decision-making during high-pressure situations.
Bartender/Server
The Look Out Bar & Grill
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Hired as a server and trained to become a bartender - able to swiftly respond to tickets on busy summer days as sole bartender for up to 130 customers when the bar was at capacity.
- Performed opening duties, preparation of bar supplies and cash drawer.
- Maintained an open and friendly atmosphere with our diverse customer base. De-escalated situations when needed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for both staff and customers.
Bartender
Theatre Off Jackson
01.2023 - 01.2024
- House management
- Bartender
Server/Bartender
Seattle Biscuit Company
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Worked well in the fast-paced breakfast environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties daily.
- Regularly trained new hires on operations and procedures.
Server/Bartender
Central Cinema
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Began as ticket host but quickly cross trained serving and bartending, allowing me to fill in wherever needed and support coworkers.
- Efficiently and calmly handled busy shifts alone.
- Trusted to close the cinema alone.
Youth & Young Adult Programs Manager
NAMI Washington
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed two state-wide youth mental health education programs: Ending the Silence and NAMI On Campus.
- Offered comprehensive training and support to volunteers in each program and empowered volunteers to feel enthusiastic about sharing their personal diverse mental health recovery journeys.
- Networked with other youth facing organizations and to expand NAMI’s programming and reach.
- Trained and supervised six youth programming team members at the county affiliate level.
Session Aide
Washington State Senate
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Effectively communicated with constituents on casework and legislation by writing well researched responses to their inquiries and connecting them with additional support programs when needed.
- Maintained Senator’s email inbox, calendar, and attended lobbyist and constituent meetings on her behalf.
Campaign Manager
State Rep. Sharlett Mena’s State House Campaign
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Recruited, trained, and coordinated over 100 regular volunteers to knock on constituent doors and run phone banks.
- Created in-depth research-based policy analysis for endorsement questionnaires, interviews, and candidate debates.
- Coordinated guests and provided technical support and promotion for weekly digital town hall events.
- Created volunteer outreach and community events.
Education
B.A. - English Literature
Brown University
05.2019
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Excited to learn new skills
- Cool under pressure during busy shifts
- Love to support my coworkers and ensure a great shift for everyone
Timeline
Bartender
Party On the Rocks Catering
09.2025 - Current
Bartender/Server
The Look Out Bar & Grill
01.2024 - 01.2025
Bartender
Theatre Off Jackson
01.2023 - 01.2024
Server/Bartender
Seattle Biscuit Company
01.2022 - 01.2024
Server/Bartender
Central Cinema
01.2021 - 01.2022
Youth & Young Adult Programs Manager
NAMI Washington
01.2021 - 01.2022
Session Aide
Washington State Senate
01.2020 - 01.2021
Campaign Manager
State Rep. Sharlett Mena’s State House Campaign
01.2020 - 01.2020
B.A. - English Literature
Brown University