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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
08.2023 - 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
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • 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)
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • 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
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • 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
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • 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, CA
10.2012

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
08.2023 - Current

Bartender

The Colorado Bar
04.2023 - 10.2023

Production Executive

Asian Hall Of Fame (Non-Profit)
01.2021 - 03.2023

Bartender

Mi Piace
10.2020 - 01.2022

Bartender

The Escondite
01.2017 - 04.2018

Associate of Arts - Voice Performance

Los Angeles College of Music
Vanessa McNiel