Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Quote
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TImothy Donahue

Liberty,MO

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. Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Specialist

Lowes Home Improvment
Liberty, MO, MO
2023.Jul - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Bartender

Coopers Hawk
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.

Manager

Joy District
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.

Bartender

Maple & Ash
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 50-100 drinks per hour.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.

Education

Associate of Science - Sports Medicine

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2019

Skills

  • Suggestive Selling
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Error Identification
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • Contract Development and Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Brand Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Sales Expertise
  • Strategic Analysis
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Site Visits
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Staff Training
  • Cash Handling
  • Operate Forklift
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Material Packaging
  • Overhead Crane Operator Training
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Stock Management

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to manager at the age of 21 and head of Mixology
  • Supervised team of 50 staff members.
  • Started my own Bar Consulting and Mixology Business.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved higher sales through effectively helping with creating a cocktail program and working with spirit representatives.

Certification

  • Licensed Bartender
  • Founder, Donahue Mixology

Timeline

Sales Specialist

Lowes Home Improvment
2023.Jul - Current

Bartender

Coopers Hawk
02.2022 - 03.2023

Bartender

Maple & Ash
08.2020 - 09.2021

Manager

Joy District
02.2019 - 11.2021

Associate of Science - Sports Medicine

The University of Alabama

Quote

The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.
Colin R. Davis

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork from home optionPersonal development programs
TImothy Donahue