Vernon Vaden
Tampa,FL
Summary
Industrious Bartender with broad experience in variety of bars. Remains calm and poised in fast-paced environments. Prepared to handle high-volume service situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Bartender
Mr.dz Men’s Emporium
Tampa
07.2023 - Current
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Performed tasks such as cleaning glasses or wiping down surfaces in order to maintain cleanliness in the bar area.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Intake Manager
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Tampa, Florida
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Developed and implemented intake strategies to ensure high quality service delivery.
- Coordinated communication between internal staff, external partners, and clients regarding status updates on intake requests.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Facilitated team meetings focused on improving the overall effectiveness of the program's intake process.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate services for clients.
Gogo Dancer
Bradley’s on 7th
Tampa, Florida
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Cultivated long-term customer connections with patrons.
- Provided outstanding service to customers.
- Maintained punctuality for all assigned shifts.
- Enhanced teamwork through efficient collaboration.
Mechanic
Certified Fleet Services
Tampa, Florida
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
Sales Service Representative
Cintas
Tampa, Florida
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored trends in the industry regarding competitive products or services offered by competitors.
- Determined accurate prices for customer services, consistently searching for deals and best prices.
- Contacted customers about potential service upgrades, new services and account changes.
- Collected deposits or payments and arranged for billing.
Army Corporal
United States Army
Fort Hood, Texas
07.2017 - 05.2021
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Social media marketing
- Beverage making
- Mixology
- Outstanding customer service
Timeline
Intake Manager
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
07.2024 - 02.2025
Managing Bartender
Mr.dz Men’s Emporium
07.2023 - Current
Mechanic
Certified Fleet Services
10.2021 - 06.2022
Gogo Dancer
Bradley’s on 7th
05.2021 - 06.2023
Sales Service Representative
Cintas
05.2021 - 10.2021
Army Corporal
United States Army
07.2017 - 05.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School