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Vance Brown

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Looking to secure a full-time position within the food and beverage industry that will allow me to apply my education and past work experience for the benefit of the service provider and customer base.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Figueroa Brewing Company
Santa Barbara, CA
04.2025 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Served a diverse range of craft beers.

Bartender

Backstage Nightclub
Santa Barbara, CA
11.2021 - 03.2025
  • Maintaining accurate, fast-paced service in a high-volume environment.
  • Knowledgeable in spirits and cocktails.

Server

Paxti's Pizza
Santa Barbara, CA
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Delivered great customer service while working in a very busy environment.
  • Knowledgeable in food and wine pairing.

Bartender

1114 Craft House & Kitchen
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.

Bartending Manager/ Lead Server

Creative Services Catering
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided the highest level of customer service to a wide variety of patrons across many types of events.
  • Lead a team of bartenders and servers to provide the best experience for guests.

Bartender

M Special Brewing Company
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2024 - 2026
  • Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
  • Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.

Education

Psychology

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
06-2015

Skills

  • Great communication skills
  • Great cocktail, beer, and wine knowledge
  • Personable and outgoing
  • Reliable

Timeline

Bartender

Figueroa Brewing Company
04.2025 - Current

Bartender

M Special Brewing Company
06.2024 - 2026

Bartender

Backstage Nightclub
11.2021 - 03.2025

Server

Paxti's Pizza
03.2021 - 11.2023

Bartending Manager/ Lead Server

Creative Services Catering
08.2018 - 12.2019

Bartender

1114 Craft House & Kitchen
01.2017 - 03.2020

Psychology

Santa Barbara City College