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Thom Chapman

Nashville,TN

Summary

  • Enthusiastic bar and restaurant professional with expertise in mixology, beer, liquor and wine along with solid background in team leadership and business decision making. Over 10 years in field with strong desire to drive business success.

Original cocktail recipe published in Imbibe Magazine (Issue 57, September/October 2015)

  • Freelance Graphic designer with over 10 years' expertise in visual composition, Adobe Suites, brand development and design, as well as the creation and maintenance of web sites and social media presence.

Portfolio available upon request.

  • Musician and audio engineer with over 10 years' experience in all aspects of audio design including music composition, audio mixing, audio mastering, and voice over. Knowledge musical publishers, sync and licensing, and music distribution with work created for film, T.V. and video games.

Hired as a professional, trusted, and dependable touring musician for multiple projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender

Marathon Music Works
01.2017 - Current
  • Organized partnership with Urban Green Lab to increase sustainability and decrease waste for entirety of MMW
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers
  • Trained bartenders to be proficient in creation of craft cocktails
  • Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings on daily basis as part of seasonal offerings
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy
  • Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 1,000 customers daily and created new libations drawing in clientele
  • Closed out cash register with accuracy and prepared cashier report
  • Sales and Tips Analysis
  • In charge of collecting and distributing cash tips to bar team

Bartender

Adele's Restaurant And Lounge
06.2017 - Current
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress


Graphic Designer

Freelance
01.2013 - Current
  • Developed collateral such as display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies
  • Conceptualized and developed graphics products for Fox Grin, A Co. and gig projects using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Pixelmator
  • Used said software to create images and layouts for various projects through Upwork.com and Indeed.com
  • Pursued business development opportunities and fostered positive relationships with audio clients through engaging presentations
  • Coordinated, created and scheduled content, designs and periodic updates to company website
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
  • Created full operating websites with product purchasing capabilities for several projects
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work

Touring Musician

Becca Mancari, Angel Snow, Pink Spiders, Fox Grin
01.2016 - Current
  • Performed active duties as touring musician including performing nightly, traveling, handling financial transactions, driving 15 passenger van, arranging schedules and tour routes
  • Proficient in following schedules, loading/unloading gear, and maintaining positive collective morale
  • Entertained crowds up of 500+ people
  • Provided creative solutions for unexpected problems
  • Maintained professional self-discipline across all areas of inter-state and inter-national travel

Audio Production

A Co.
01.2012 - Current
  • Arranges and composes music for sync licensing in film, TV, and video games
  • Mixed and mastered all audio productions
  • Produced and arranged and mixed audio for various clients
  • Recorded and produced Voice over for various projects
  • Operates full studio with over 10 years' experience in all aspects of audio industry
  • Leads and maintains social media presence for several projects with knowledge of current trends and all social media platforms
  • Leads and maintains all aspects of audio registration across several distribution companies

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
01.2012

Skills

  • Knowledge/ Experience creating all Craft Cocktails
  • Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
  • Knowledge of/ Experience Operating all POS systems
  • Experience as Bar Lead/ Bar Manager
  • Opening and Closing all Operations
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Highly Reliable
  • Organizational Ability
  • Ordering Bar Supplies
  • New Hire Training
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Budgeting
  • Inventory Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Supply Ordering
  • Operations management
  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Administrative support
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Website Graphics
  • Project Management Abilities
  • Production Layouts
  • Photography Composition
  • Image Manipulation
  • Corporate Branding
  • Branding Strategies
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Logo design
  • Visual design
  • Digital design
  • Graphic design
  • Social Media Management
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Team Coordination

Timeline

Bartender

Adele's Restaurant And Lounge
06.2017 - Current

Lead Bartender

Marathon Music Works
01.2017 - Current

Touring Musician

Becca Mancari, Angel Snow, Pink Spiders, Fox Grin
01.2016 - Current

Graphic Designer

Freelance
01.2013 - Current

Audio Production

A Co.
01.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Georgia State University

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