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Work History
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Certification
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Shea Thomas

Freehold

Summary

Dynamic bartender with extensive experience at The Wave Resort, recognized for exceptional mixology skills and reliability. Proven track record of upselling menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering loyal clientele. Committed to maintaining high standards of service and compliance, while efficiently managing high-volume environments. ABC licensed and dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

The Wave Resort
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

Bartender

Dinky Kitchen and Bar
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Bartender/Server

Asbury Ale House
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
  • Enhanced dining experience, suggesting food and drink pairings that complemented menu offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Rutgers Business School
Newark, NJ
05-2026

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
06-2022

Skills

  • Mixology
  • Highly reliable
  • High Volume
  • ABC License

Certification

ABC Licensed in Asbury Park and Long Branch NJ

Timeline

Bartender

The Wave Resort
06.2024 - Current

Bartender

Dinky Kitchen and Bar
11.2023 - 05.2024

Bartender/Server

Asbury Ale House
04.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Rutgers Business School

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Brookdale Community College
Shea Thomas