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Bartender

TARA VIALPANDO

ARVADA,CO

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.

Specializing in Customer Service, Insurance, Bartending and Serving with more than 20 years of experience, planning, developing and implementing my skills for the benefit and growth of myself and the company I work for.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender

Jerry's Bar & Grill
Brighton, CO
11.2018 - 12.2021
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Consulted with owner to organize special events and promotions.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar and increase profits.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.

Bartender/Server

Mission Yogurt/DIA
Denver, CO
07.2015 - 10.2018

This fast paced, high volume restaurant duties were to bartend, make signature cocktails, serve, make desserts and deliver excellent customer service all while maintaining a positive attitude.

Bartender

Concessions International/DIA
Denver, CO
07.2012 - 07.2015

Duties included bartending, serving, sales, cash register, side work and keg changing. Working fast paced and ringing in high volume sales.

Bartender

@ Cheers
Northglenn, CO
07.2010 - 08.2012

As Lead bartender I overlooked the operations of the bar, interacted with customers, made cocktails and served drinks. Also handled cash register as well as inventory.

Bartender

Bars and Night clubs
Pueblo, co
01.2001 - 04.2011
My duties included making cocktails, serving beer, serving food, cash register, customer interaction and speedy service.

Sub Producer/Customer service

Farmers Insurance
Pueblo, Co
04.2005 - 06.2010

Sold insurance, collected dues, quoted insurance and serviced policies. Provided great customer service while increasing sales and retaining existing customers.

Education

Certificate of completion - Leadership

The Latino Chamber Development Corp Foundation
2008

Licensed - Insurance

Colorado Division of Insurance
2006

Certified - Mixology

Bartending Academy
2006

High School Diploma - General

Goal Academy
1999

Skills

  • Results-oriented
  • Client-focused
  • Training and development
  • Quick learner
  • Positive attitude
  • Adaptability
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • Bar Operations and Logistics

Affiliations

Excellence Award for "Great Superior Service" scoring 100% on a secret shopper review- Concessions International

Timeline

Lead Bartender

Jerry's Bar & Grill
11.2018 - 12.2021

Bartender/Server

Mission Yogurt/DIA
07.2015 - 10.2018

Bartender

Concessions International/DIA
07.2012 - 07.2015

Bartender

@ Cheers
07.2010 - 08.2012

Sub Producer/Customer service

Farmers Insurance
04.2005 - 06.2010

Bartender

Bars and Night clubs
01.2001 - 04.2011

Certificate of completion - Leadership

The Latino Chamber Development Corp Foundation

Licensed - Insurance

Colorado Division of Insurance

Certified - Mixology

Bartending Academy

High School Diploma - General

Goal Academy
TARA VIALPANDO