Spencer Hillhouse
Oxford,MS
Summary
Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Committed professional provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to highest of standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Boure
05.2022 - Current
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operations
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol
EVENT COORDINATOR
Oxford Conference Center
04.2019 - Current
- Managed event logistics and operations
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time
KITCHEN STAFF AND BARTENDER
Premier Lanes and Entertainment Center
01.2016 - 05.2022
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
- 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
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation
GENERAL CLERICAL
BancorpSouth
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Setup and continuously observed conferences to ensure smoother events
- Upkeep and management performed to ensure facilities are always event-ready
- Handled request for audio and video equipment setup and management
- Procurement of beverage and aid to catering businesses to ensure meals and snacks are served in an timely manner
Education
Software Engineering/Project Management
Base Camp Coding Academy
Water Valley05.2025
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
Oxford, MS08.2023
Skills
- Highly sociable and engaging
- Extensive uses and understanding of Conqueror X POS
- Proper storage and handling of food and drinks
- Payment Processing
- Menu Memorization
- Basic accounting
- Suggestive Selling
Certification
- Level 2 Wine Sommelier (Currently Completing Course)
- CPR Certified (Up for Renewal)
- GBAC Fundamentals Online Course: Cleaning and Disinfection Principles
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts Of America
References
- LT. KATARSHA WHITE, Lieutenant, Tupelo Police Department, (662) 871-7856, katarsha.white@tupeloms.gov, Worked With On Eagle Scout Project
- DANIEL CHRISTY, Assistant General Manager, Premier Lanes And Entertainment, 16018427016, daaronchristy@gmail.com, Former Supervisor At Premier Lanes
- JIMMY WARD, Regional Mortgage Manger, 1st VP, BancorpSouth, (662) 322-7177, jimmy.ward@bxs.com, Former Supervisor At BancorpSouth
Timeline
Bartender
Boure
05.2022 - Current
EVENT COORDINATOR
Oxford Conference Center
04.2019 - Current
KITCHEN STAFF AND BARTENDER
Premier Lanes and Entertainment Center
01.2016 - 05.2022
GENERAL CLERICAL
BancorpSouth
06.2011 - 12.2014
Software Engineering/Project Management
Base Camp Coding Academy
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
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