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Taylor Salinas

Taylor Salinas

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Experienced bar manager finishing my Master's thesis and graduating December of 2024 with a Master of Arts in anthropology from Georgia State University. Seeking an entry-level archaeology position where I can apply my education and gain relevant experience in the field. Passionate about prehistoric human activity from the late paleolithic era through the end of the pre-contact era.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Writing Consultant

GSU Department of Anthropology
08.2024 - Current
  • Work closely with undergraduate anthropology students throughout the semester to develop their research and writing skills
  • Help formulate scholarly bibliographies and abstracts
  • Guide and mentor students to develop a final paper
  • Meet with each student at least twice throughout the semester for a consultation
  • Conducted comprehensive research to support clients'' specific writing projects and goals.

Bar Manager

Battle and Brew
02.2022 - Current
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
  • Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Handled conflict resolution among staff members promptly and professionally, maintaining a positive work environment.

Bartender Shift Manager

Johnny B's
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Established rapport with regular patrons through attentive service, fostering loyalty to the establishment.
  • Ensured accurate cash handling procedures were followed consistently throughout each shift to maintain financial accountability.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Consistently maintained a clean and organized bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Lead Server

Bourbon Street Grille
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed high volume dining periods with effective time management and strong multitasking abilities.
  • Promoted a positive workplace culture through teamwork, open communication, and mutual support among coworkers.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Archaeological Anthropology

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
05-2021

Skills

  • Health and safety
  • Team Leadership
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Organizational ability
  • Supervisory Experience
  • History and archeology
  • Data Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interpreting Results
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Research and Report Writing
  • Prehistoric Archaeology

Interests

  • Prehistoric civilization
  • Late-paleolithic human activity
  • Late-paleolithic to late neolithic hunting and settlement activity
  • Lithics
  • Ceramics
  • British history
  • Research
  • Public engagement
  • Travel
  • Writing


Timeline

Graduate Writing Consultant

GSU Department of Anthropology
08.2024 - Current

Bar Manager

Battle and Brew
02.2022 - Current

Bartender Shift Manager

Johnny B's
01.2021 - 01.2022

Lead Server

Bourbon Street Grille
06.2019 - 01.2021

Master of Arts - Archaeological Anthropology

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Georgia
Taylor Salinas