Shelby Sanders
KY
Summary
Dynamic General Manager, excelling in operations management, team building, and optimization of procedures. Enhanced financial performance through strategic budgeting and inventory management, while fostering strong client relationships. Recognized for adaptability and problem resolution, driving significant sales growth and operational efficiency. Five years of both barista and bartending experience provides measurable statistics and testimonies supporting confidence and work ethic. Maintains a strong desire to continue forward development with in the craft beverage world.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Paddy's on Main
Covington, KY
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing operational strategies to enhance team performance and efficiency.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, hiring, training, schedules, scouting entertainment.
- Ensured building utilities were paid and functioning correctly. Arranged subcontractors when necessary to complete maintenance.
- Supported daily management tasks, ensuring smooth workflow across departments.
- Learned key industry tools and systems for effective project coordination and tracking.
- Provided administrative support, maintaining organized records, weekly bank deposits and collaborated with bookkeeper to execute payroll and taxes biweekly.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Comprehensive inventory management. Submitted weekly orders to eight alcohol distributors as well as monitoring and replenishing garnishes, dry stock, equipment, and gas tanks.
Bartender
Fries Cafe
Cincinnati, OH
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Averaged the highest grossing shifts and highest tip percentage through duration of employment.
- Connect with and serve patrons efficiently, while providing a personalized, positive experience.
- Maintain a clean, organized and well stocked bar, avoiding shortages.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar alone according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Sold anywhere between $400-$4500 worth of beer/liquor, alone in five-hour shifts.
- Assumed management position multiple times for months during leave of absences.
- Partnered with a pool league, hosting six teams of six people weekly, tripling sales, growing the least profitable weekday (Monday) to consistently the second highest.
- Brought in live music weekly on Thursday nights, doubling sales.
- Organized inclusive events for the community during holidays and local sporting events.
Bartender/Bar Manager
Oddfellows Liquor Bar
Cincinnati, OH
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Crafted and served a diverse range of cocktails, ensuring high-quality beverages for customers.
- Deep cleaned/organized bar area to comply with health and safety standards biweekly
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, restocking supplies to meet demand.
- Provided exceptional customer service, engaging with patrons to enhance their experience at the bar.
- Trained new hires and supervise entire team, ensuring standards are met.
- Trusted key holder and financial assistant, completing bank deposits, payroll calculations and balancing cash drawers.
Bartender
Arlin's Bar and Garden
Cincinnati, OH
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared and served a variety of beverages, ensuring satisfaction, quality and consistency.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of bar area to enhance customer experience.
- Serve patrons while monitoring consumption and sustaining a positive, safe environment for all.
- Managed cash register operations, processing payments through clover accurately and efficiently.
- Deep clean neglected tools/areas and FIFO inventory when time allowed
Barista/Bartender
The Upside Brew
Cincinnati, OH
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Created and crafted drink menu including coffee, cocktails and mocktails
- Manage cash/credit transactions through Clover POS system
- Maintain clean, organized and stocked working environment
- Extensive knowledge on different coffee equipment such as espresso machines (use and cleaning/repair).
- Balanced running POS, preparing food, crafting beverages and executing side work while working alone.
- Helped assimilate alcohol into the menu once liquor license was obtained, selecting the wine, liquor and beer to be sold.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Inventory management
- Training and coaching
- Customer relations
- Employee scheduling
- Administrative skills
- Performance improvement
- Staffing
Timeline
General Manager
Paddy's on Main
04.2025 - Current
Bartender
Arlin's Bar and Garden
10.2024 - 04.2025
Bartender/Bar Manager
Oddfellows Liquor Bar
01.2024 - 03.2025
Barista/Bartender
The Upside Brew
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bartender
Fries Cafe
05.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
Ohio University