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SHANNON L. HARRIS

SHANNON L. HARRIS

SANTA MARIA,CA

Summary

Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Maverick Saloon
02.2020 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • 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.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.

Bartender/Server

The Swiss Chalet
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
  • Enhanced dining experience, suggesting food and drink pairings that complemented menu offerings.
  • Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favorite drinks.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.

Supervising Deputy Probation Officer

Santa Barbara County Probation Department
05.1993 - 03.2021

Retired as Supervisor after 28 years with Santa Barbara County Probation Department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05-1993

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Outgoing personality
  • Customer service expertise
  • Responsible alcohol service

Certification

  • Food Handler's Card or Permit - Various State Health Departments.
  • ServSafe Alcohol - National Restaurant Association.

Timeline

Bartender/Server

The Swiss Chalet
01.2022 - 06.2024

Bartender

Maverick Saloon
02.2020 - Current

Supervising Deputy Probation Officer

Santa Barbara County Probation Department
05.1993 - 03.2021
  • Food Handler's Card or Permit - Various State Health Departments.
  • ServSafe Alcohol - National Restaurant Association.

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Cal State Long Beach
SHANNON L. HARRIS