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Bartender

Shawn Kelley

Asheville,NC

Summary

Highly experienced and extremely versatile bartender with a long history of success in a wide variety of environments. From crafting high end agave cocktails in the "Mile High", rooftop speed bartending in our nations capital, and owning and operating my own bar for well over a decade, I believe I possess the knowledge and skills to thrive in any hospitality environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Señor Bear
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Improved customers overall experience through positive attitude, great work ethic, and the creation of personalized cocktails nightly.
  • Efficiently maintained a clean and safe work environment from opening prep, throughout service, and through closing.
  • Possesses the skills to seamlessly transition to different work stations including, but not limited to bar service, service well, expediting, and management.
  • Regularly invented and contributed to new cocktail and beer menu items, including winning a drink competition against other local venues.

Bartender

Occidental
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Memorized and implemented extensive cocktail menu crafted under one of the best bartenders in the country, Sean Kenyon.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.

Owner/Bar Manager

Breadsoda
03.2008 - 02.2019
  • Bought and completely rebranded a failing internet cafe/bakery to a long term successful bar/deli in NW Washington DC.
  • Named, designed, developed, and built Breadsoda from scratch.
  • Created an environment that regularly welcomed anyone and everyone from 21, to 81 years of age, for 15 years.
  • Developed and managed weekly themed events.
  • Responsibilities included, full time bartending/bar management, weekly alcohol ordering, creating and updating cocktail, beer and wine menus, training, hiring/firing, and creating and sustaining a safe, clean, and professional work environment.

Education

GED -

Thomas Stone High School
Waldorf, MD
1995

Skills

Speed bartending

Craft bartending

Product knowledge

Guest management

Staff Management

Problem solving

Organization

Reliability

Honesty

Timeline

Bartender

Occidental
02.2020 - 01.2021

Bartender

Señor Bear
03.2019 - 08.2021

Owner/Bar Manager

Breadsoda
03.2008 - 02.2019

GED -

Thomas Stone High School

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