Trisha Garza
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Dynamic bartender with extensive experience at Full Throttle Saloon, excelling in customer service and creative mixology. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through suggestive selling and effective communication. Highly reliable team player skilled in inventory management and staff training, consistently driving sales and fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
Proven track record in fast-paced hospitality environment, excelling in customer service and team collaboration. Developed skills in managing high-volume service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
Bringing warm, friendly demeanor and excellent communication skills. Possesses knowledge of mixology and customer service, with hands-on experience in crafting beverages and managing bar inventory. Committed to creating welcoming atmosphere and ensuring memorable experience for guests.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Event Staffing
09.2025 - Current
- Learned cocktail preparation and presentation techniques to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of bar area for efficient service.
- Developed knowledge of drink recipes and menu items to provide informed recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment during peak hours.
Lead Bartender
Great American Campground and Dive Bar
09.2024 - Current
- Sales, and customer service
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of bar area.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and placing orders.
- Engaged with customers to provide exceptional service and drink recommendations.
- Craft cocktail and mixology experience
Bartender
Full Throttle Saloon
08.2023 - Current
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and encourage repeat business through excellent service.
- Practiced safety protocols for handling glassware and beverage ingredients to minimize accidents.
- Adapted quickly to various customer preferences, ensuring satisfaction with personalized service.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Bartender
Dan Krieger
02.2022 - Current
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels and assisting with restocking supplies.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX06-2011
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Engaging personality
- Customer service expertise
- Responsible alcohol service
- Memory retention
- Suggestive selling
- Alcohol awareness
- Food service
- Team training and development
- New hire training
- Beverage preparation
- Drink preparation techniques
- Inventory
- Sales expertise
- Food running
- Staff management
- Health codes compliance
- Creative mixology
- Ordering bar supplies
- Aloha POS
Timeline
Bartender
Event Staffing
09.2025 - Current
Lead Bartender
Great American Campground and Dive Bar
09.2024 - Current
Bartender
Full Throttle Saloon
08.2023 - Current
Bartender
Dan Krieger
02.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
San Jacinto College