Spencer DeWitt
Appleton,WI
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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Flights Wine and Cocktail
07.2024 - Current
- Daily tasks include interacting with customers, providing information about wine and spirits, crafting cocktails and charcuterie boards, working with other co workers to grow the business and plan events
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Delivery and dispatch
Amazon
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Logistical planning to accomplish all routes and ensure safety of drivers and manage them as a team
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for drivers to provide constructive feedback and promote professional growth.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for improving overall delivery performance.
Construction Worker
Blue Line Designs LLC
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Experience in framing, roofing, rough carpentry, trim work, lumber processing, paint and stain processes, and finish carpentry
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Lead a small team to accomplish tasks, set deadlines and evenly distribute workload
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Worked directly with homeowners to make their visions come to life
Glass Blower
TKO GlassWorks
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Refined artistic techniques through regular practice sessions, attending workshops, and staying informed about industry trends and innovations.
- Reduced material waste through careful planning, measurement, and execution of glass designs.
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining the glassblowing workstation layout and organization.
Line Cook
Copper State Brewery
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Miscellaneous Jobs and Traveling
Soul Shaker Acres
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Traveled and worked in several different kitchens
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Worked six months on an organic pig and vegetable farm in Northern California
Line Cook and Supervisor
Hopcat
11.2015 - 04.2019
- Head prep and line cook, in charge of ensuring all food was prepared to a high quality, and that staff followed proper food safety and sanitation protocol
- Led closing shifts to appropriately prepare the kitchen for the next day including cleaning and sanitizing the entire kitchen, and prepping food items
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and cooking menu items to exceed the expected standard
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Cook and Trainer
Panda Express
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Supervised and facilitated all new employees through training courses
- Managed kitchen staff to maintain food quality and freshness
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - sculpture and 3-D mediums (glass, metal, wood, ceramic), drawing and art history
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI05.2018
No Degree - Zoology, Art
University of Wisconsin Fox Valley
Menasha, WI05.2015
Skills
- Carpentry
- Clear and effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Traditional drawing
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
Timeline
Bartender
Flights Wine and Cocktail
07.2024 - Current
Delivery and dispatch
Amazon
07.2024 - 11.2024
Construction Worker
Blue Line Designs LLC
07.2023 - 04.2024
Glass Blower
TKO GlassWorks
09.2019 - 07.2023
Line Cook
Copper State Brewery
08.2019 - 11.2019
Miscellaneous Jobs and Traveling
Soul Shaker Acres
08.2018 - 10.2019
Line Cook and Supervisor
Hopcat
11.2015 - 04.2019
Cook and Trainer
Panda Express
01.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts - sculpture and 3-D mediums (glass, metal, wood, ceramic), drawing and art history
University of Wisconsin Madison
No Degree - Zoology, Art
University of Wisconsin Fox Valley
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