Tara Cirigliano
Hopewell Junction,NY
Summary
Personable Bartender with 14 years of experience working in high traffic venues. Collaborative leader, establishing functional teams through relationship-building and thoughtful delegation. Proficient teacher, coaching staff to maintain service standards and anticipate customer needs.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Tara Cirigliano Photography
Hopewell Junction, United States
09.2020 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio sessions.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo sessions, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Produce custom high quality, archival artwork for clients
Audience Producer/Audience Coordinator/Associate Event Coordinator
Blue Apple Productions
New York, NY
09.2002 - 05.2020
- Booking and coordinating of studio audience for television networks including the YES Network, CNBC, ESPN, A&E, Nick@Nite, PBS, Spike TV, Fox News
- Channel, and special programming such as CenterStage with Michael Kay, Showtime at the Apollo & various pilots
- Managing venue set-up in studio and on location
- Supervising and delegating responsibilities of theaudience department including schedules and budgets
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Cut costs and enhanced YES Network volume by delivering effective marketing strategies to optimize outreach.
Bartender/Certified Trainer
Darden Inc, Olive Garden
New York, NY
10.2002 - 12.2015
- Oversaw training and development of all new bartender team members
- Performed liquor inventory, schedules, and meeting agendas
- Developed bar practices and set-up to stream line shift execution
- Managed entire bar – drinks, food, set-up/break-down
- Processed hour and tip information for payroll and closed registers
- Organized take-out service and large party food orders
Freelance Special Events Coordinator & Bartender
Self-employed
New York, NY
01.2003 - 09.2015
- Themed children & adult parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Retirements, Dutchess County & New York, NY
- Organized and performed all bartending duties for themed parties
- Greeted patrons and participants at events to guide guests to locations and answer questions.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
Bartender
Locanda Verde
New York, NY
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Provided service to guests and restaurant team during high volume
- Maintained and restocked inventory and restaurant displays
- Processed hour and tip information for payroll and closed registers
- Managed entire bar – drinks, food, set-up/break-down
Associate Producer
Columbia Tri-Star Television
New York, NY
01.2001 - 05.2002
- The Ricki Lake Show, Judge Hatchett - Columbia Tri
- Pitched new ideas to Executive Producer and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
- Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties when Producers were unavailable.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of network brand.
Internal Media Coordinator
Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom
Orlando, FL
08.1999 - 06.2000
Education
Bartending Certificate -
Authentic Bartending School
09.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
State University of New York, Cortland College, North
05.1999
Timeline
Photographer
Tara Cirigliano Photography
09.2020 - Current
Bartender
Locanda Verde
05.2009 - 08.2009
Freelance Special Events Coordinator & Bartender
Self-employed
01.2003 - 09.2015
Bartender/Certified Trainer
Darden Inc, Olive Garden
10.2002 - 12.2015
Audience Producer/Audience Coordinator/Associate Event Coordinator
Blue Apple Productions
09.2002 - 05.2020
Associate Producer
Columbia Tri-Star Television
01.2001 - 05.2002
Internal Media Coordinator
Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom
08.1999 - 06.2000
Bartending Certificate -
Authentic Bartending School
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
State University of New York, Cortland College, North
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