William Eakes
Clinton,MS
Summary
Reliable, hardworking Bartender with independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Shaggy's
04.2023 - Current
- Perform opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shifts, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Run a packed outside Tiki Bar with live music every weekend, tending to large groups of guests while simultaneously getting table drinks out in a timely manner.
- Handle simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Keep detailed inventories and notify management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Maintain secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Keep alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell unique beverage and food options.
- Train new bartenders on drink preparation, garnish preparation, guest relations, and sanitation protocol.
Bartender/Server
Another Broken Egg Cafe
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Treated every guest as if they are my main priority.
Cook/Prep/Cashier
Aramark
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Production
WXXV 25
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Inspected equipment to verify performance and functionality, managing wear and tear.
- Cut/Editing videos for live news shows - Premiere Pro knowledge
- Rolling teleprompter during live news shows
- Running soundboard for live news shows
- Rolling tapes for live news shows
- Running camera and queuing anchors during live news shows
Store Manager
My Kind Of Place Outfitters
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency.
Production Assistant
Stowaway (Feature Film)
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
Shift Leader
Mazzio's Italian Eatery
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Cashier/Cook
Mazzio's Italian Eatery
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree of Arts - Major in Film and Entertainment Media -
University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, MS08.2022
Associate Degree of Arts -
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05.2020
Skills
- Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Coaching
- Inventory Control
- Suggestive Selling
- Outgoing Personality
- Clear and Effective Communication
- Engaging Personality
- Highly Reliable
- Making Change
- Preparing Garnishes
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Shaggy's
04.2023 - Current
Bartender/Server
Another Broken Egg Cafe
10.2022 - 08.2023
Cook/Prep/Cashier
Aramark
05.2022 - 09.2022
Production
WXXV 25
10.2021 - 04.2022
Production Assistant
Stowaway (Feature Film)
03.2021 - 04.2021
Store Manager
My Kind Of Place Outfitters
08.2020 - 09.2021
Shift Leader
Mazzio's Italian Eatery
07.2018 - 07.2020
Cashier/Cook
Mazzio's Italian Eatery
02.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor’s Degree of Arts - Major in Film and Entertainment Media -
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate Degree of Arts -
Hinds Community College
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