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Tyler Kesner

Chicago,IL

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Island Party Hut
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - Current
  • Developed and executed efficient bartending processes to streamline service delivery during busy periods.
  • Facilitated exceptional customer experiences during peak event nights and weekends to enhance satisfaction.
  • Executed cash management responsibilities to maintain financial accuracy and integrity at end of each shift.
  • Implemented strategic upselling techniques for menu items to maximize profit margins and drive sales growth.
  • Delivered comprehensive training to new staff to ensure adherence to bar procedures and maintain high service quality.

Event Bartender

National Bartenders School & Staffing LLC
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - 12.2024

Delivered exceptional bartending services at private parties, graduations, and weddings in Chicago area. Managed supply acquisition to enhance overall event experience.

Head Bartender & Key Holder

Tony D's
Elmwood Park, IL
03.2023 - 09.2023

Oversaw bar operations and managed bartending duties during evening shifts from Thursday to Sunday.

Bartender

Murray Bros. Caddyshack
Rosemont, IL
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Worked the service well or handled a 38 stool bar. I was able to train and learn the ins and outs of bartending in a short period of time leading me to be able to start training other new bartenders in the basic skills and recipe comprehension. I would love to continue to learn and grow in the industry.

Paraprofessional

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • I was a paraprofessional for four years for CPS at the elementary level in Rogers park, Chicago. I worked with the youngest to the oldest age levels at the school. I sometimes was assigned to 20+ students and sometimes only 1 student that needed assistance a little more assistance than other students to compete daily tasks and assignments.

Cross-Country Basketball, and Track & Field Coach

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
11.2018 - 06.2022
  • Coached 5th-8th boys and girls sports for three years

Delivery Driver

Easy Street Pizza & Beer Garden
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Worked part time on the weekends for about a couple years. Averaged 15-25 deliveries a night during a 4-5 hour shift.

Building Materials Sales Associate

Menards
Davenport, IA
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Worked in the building materials department. Customer service and helped design parts of customers/contractors projects (trusses, barns, sheds, garages roofs, patio, exterior, etc), making sure they get everything they need.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Skills

  • Sports Coaching
  • Bartending
  • Marketing
  • Delivery Driver Experience
  • Communication skills
  • Problem management
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Food safety
  • Customer service
  • POS
  • Sales
  • Hospitality
  • Restaurant experience
  • Cash handling

Certification

Basset

Safe Serve

Paraprofessional

Timeline

Bartender

Island Party Hut
06.2025 - Current

Event Bartender

National Bartenders School & Staffing LLC
02.2024 - 12.2024

Head Bartender & Key Holder

Tony D's
03.2023 - 09.2023

Bartender

Murray Bros. Caddyshack
05.2022 - 11.2022

Delivery Driver

Easy Street Pizza & Beer Garden
09.2019 - 10.2021

Cross-Country Basketball, and Track & Field Coach

Chicago Public Schools
11.2018 - 06.2022

Paraprofessional

Chicago Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022

Building Materials Sales Associate

Menards
10.2016 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

St. Ambrose University
Tyler Kesner