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Bartender
Tamara McClain

Tamara McClain

Bartender
Omaha,NE

Summary

Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Bartender

Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
  • Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
  • Responded to guest questions and requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

City Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service, USPS
03.2018 - 04.2023
  • Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
  • Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 490 customers per shift.

Package Handler

Fed Ex Ground
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Sorted, scanned, and loaded packages up to 70 lbs. to assigned delivery trucks.
  • Checked and inspected packages for quality assurance.
  • Safety Committee team member.

Special Events Banquet Manager

The Culinary Institute Of America
02.2011 - 03.2016
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Scheduled, trained, managed and delegated duties to all event staff
  • Planned and executed dinners, lunches, breakfasts, meetings and conferences for up 1100 guests
  • Conducted regular department meetings and training sessions for all staff

Bartender

Uptown Theater
05.2010 - 01.2016
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • 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.

Special Events Beverage Manager

The Culinary Institute Of America
12.2005 - 02.2011
  • Assembled beverages for parties up to 500 guests according to event order parameters
  • Assisted in developing custom beverage programs for special event clients
  • Trained special event staff on proper techniques for fine dining beverage service.
  • Conducted beverage inventory and researched any calculated variances.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

American River College
Sacramento, CA
06.1983

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Hospitality Management
  • Liquor Law Compliance
  • POS Terminal Operation
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Mixology Techniques
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • Active Listening
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Certification

  • Bar Smarts Advanced Mixologist - October 2009
  • Court of Master Sommelier Intro Certification July 2008

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Freelance Bartender

Self Employed
01.2021 - Current

City Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service, USPS
03.2018 - 04.2023

Package Handler

Fed Ex Ground
02.2017 - 02.2018

Special Events Banquet Manager

The Culinary Institute Of America
02.2011 - 03.2016

Bartender

Uptown Theater
05.2010 - 01.2016

Special Events Beverage Manager

The Culinary Institute Of America
12.2005 - 02.2011

No Degree - General Studies

American River College

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