Tyler Berka
Steamboat Springs,CO
Summary
I am a dedicated employee with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand, as well as being a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Instructor
STARS- Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports
Steamboat Springs, CO
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of participant progress, attendance, and incidents to ensure consistent communication with stakeholders
- Designed customized lesson plans tailored to individual needs, maximizing participant enjoyment and skill development.
- Collaborated with other instructors to share best practices and adapt teaching methods for continual program improvement.
- Incorporated assistive devices into programming when necessary, ensuring equitable access for all participants.
- Developed a strong understanding of various disability types in order to effectively design programming that met diverse needs while maintaining safety protocols consistently across sessions.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity by adapting teaching strategies for students with varying physical abilities or learning styles.
- Mentored novice instructors in effective teaching methods, contributing to a higher overall quality of instruction within the team.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Bartender
Black Diamond Oyster Bar
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2023 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Bartender
West End Sports Bar And Grill
Steamboat Springs, CO
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, introducing new cocktails and techniques to the menu.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
Bartender
The Cabin/Poolside Bistro
Steamboat Springs, CO
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Education
High School Graduate -
Sidney High School
Sidney, MTField Medicine
Corps School
Fort Sam Houston TX 05.2020
Skills
- Professionalism and Punctuality
- Physical Fitness and Endurance
- Group leadership
- Public Speaking Experience
- Advanced Teaching Methods
- Positive attitude and motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- CPR/AED
- Conflict Management
Affiliations
Volunteer with a non profit called Access Adventures dedicated to helping physically disabled individuals adapt and overcome with life-changing adaptive adventure sports
Timeline
Bartender
Black Diamond Oyster Bar
05.2023 - 09.2023
Bartender
West End Sports Bar And Grill
12.2022 - 04.2023
Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Instructor
STARS- Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports
11.2022 - Current
Bartender
The Cabin/Poolside Bistro
11.2021 - 08.2022
High School Graduate -
Sidney High School
Field Medicine
Corps School