Vanessa McNiel
South Pasadena,CA
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Griffins Of Kinsale
2023.08 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Bartender
The Colorado Bar
2023.04 - 2023.10
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining safe atmosphere for all guests.
- Efficiently opened or closed bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Production Executive
Asian Hall Of Fame (Non-Profit)
2021.01 - 2023.03
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new technologies for charity events.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful product launches, meeting tight deadlines and budget constraints.
- Developed strong supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and components.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation within the production team.
Bartender
Mi Piace
2020.10 - 2022.01
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Bartender
The Escondite
2017.01 - 2018.04
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Voice Performance
Los Angeles College of Music
Pasadena, CA10.2012
Skills
- Basic Accounting
- Food Running
- Suggestive Selling
- Food Service
- Beverage Preparation
- Customer service expertise
- Fluency in Spanish
- Outgoing Personality
- Strong multitasking
Timeline
Bartender
Griffins Of Kinsale
2023.08 - Current
Bartender
The Colorado Bar
2023.04 - 2023.10
Production Executive
Asian Hall Of Fame (Non-Profit)
2021.01 - 2023.03
Bartender
Mi Piace
2020.10 - 2022.01
Bartender
The Escondite
2017.01 - 2018.04
Associate of Arts - Voice Performance
Los Angeles College of Music