Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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William Mays

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I have worked in restaurants and retail since I was nineteen and have accumulated an extensive understanding of how each operates in day to day sales and goals and customer satisfaction.


Have experience in ordering product for customers and pushing sales goals and customer satisfaction. Also have experience in kitchens, stock rooms back of house and front of house can catalog and work extensive hours.


Have some college experience and hope to one day continue my higher education as I am a hard worker in school and in the workforce.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Mirus Gallery
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - Current

I am the bartender whenever the gallery has events and special openings for artists and dance parties. This includes setting up and taking down the bar area and helping to coordinate with the talent and event planners to ensure that all goes smoothly.

Bartender

Skylight Gardens
Westwood, CA
11.2021 - Current

I quickly became one of the most reliable bartenders at my new restaurant in California and am currently the head bartender. As such I am responsible for setting up and stocking the bar with product as well as making sure we have fresh juices, syrups and garnishes for each shift.

Bartender

Soundpony
Tulsa, OK
11.2018 - 11.2021

Joined the team at Tulsa's most famous and busy bar/venue and had an absolute blast meeting people from all over the world (seriously). People from all over come to Soundpony to see the local music scene and get a taste of the heart of one of America's top upcoming destinations for art and creativity.

Bartender

Elgin Park
Tulsa, OK
08.2016 - 04.2021

I helped open a new restaurant and brewpub in one of the busiest entertainment districts in my city. I am one of the veterans in the company that they trusted to help them get this new restaurant off the ground.

Bartender

Prairie Brewpub
Tulsa, OK
10.2019 - 10.2020

Handled over twenty beer taps in a high volume setting with a full service bar as well as full restaurant service. Answered any guest questions concerning our locally crafted beers as each one of our twenty taps is unique and finding the right beer for the right guest taking in account allergies, hops, citrus, and spices i found particularly fun.

Bartender

The Local Bison
Tulsa, OK
01.2019 - 07.2019

I helped to get this new bar off the ground in a busy and saturated downtown area in a major city by engaging with our guests and helping to promote our products and services to build up a strong regular and repeat customer base.

Barback / Cocktail Server

Hodges Bend
Tulsa, OK
08.2018 - 01.2019

I started my shifts out making a check list of what items need to be restocked and which juices and syrups need to be prepped for the busy nights ahead. And then when I finished the prep work the next phase of my shift would start in which I would stay behind the bar and assist the bartenders in keeping up with the demands of a high volume craft cocktail bar.

Barback / Server

Nola's ...Creole & Cocktails
Tulsa, OK
02.2018 - 08.2018
I helped to open this new concept marrying two of the hottest trends in the service industry which are craft cocktails and cajun and creole food. I do both bar backing and serving as I am happy to help out wherever I can and am happy to contribute to help foster great team work and a selfless team first attitude.  

Server

Yokozuna
Tulsa, OK
04.2014 - 08.2016

Did Sushi prep and rolled occasionally then switched to Serving for a year as well. Memorized extensive menus selling drink specials and beer features as well as selling any other features the restaurants may offer.

Prep cook

Chimera Cafe
Tulsa, OK
10.2013 - 04.2014

Prep for the closing shift, assisted on the line see which items are needed and expo for the front of house as well sometimes bussing when needed.

Grocery

Target
Tulsa, OK
10.2012 - 10.2013

Stocking and product facing as necessary. Helped customers find what they needed and took phone inquiries into store goods.

Sales

Sears
Tulsa, OK
10.2011 - 10.2012

Was a tool salesman on commissioned sales. Had to meet sales quotas also while stocking and arranging the sales floor.

Deli

Walmart
Tulsa, OK
10.2010 - 09.2011

Cook and prepare items for customers and also stock shelves and face products.

Unloader

Walmart
Broken Arrow, OK
08.2009 - 07.2010

Warehouse position where we unload trucks and stock warehouse and sales floor.

Education

None - Arts

Tulsa Community College
2009

High School Diploma - Art

Memorial High
2006

Skills

  • Always on time

Willing to work long hours


Always Team first


Always positive


Good with Technology

  • Never take sick days

Love getting to work with a dedicated team


Go out of my way to make people feel comfortable


Making someone else's day better is one of my favorite things to do


Always reliable


Accomplishments

Never had customer complaints in all these years because I can talk to people and understand their needs and know when to ask for help.


Have been named most improved employee just about every where and have always had good 90 day evaluations.


Have been allowed to train and lead newer employees in most of my jobs and have enjoyed playing a better role in helping to develop them as good team members and company employees.

Timeline

Bartender

Mirus Gallery
04.2022 - Current

Bartender

Skylight Gardens
11.2021 - Current

Bartender

Prairie Brewpub
10.2019 - 10.2020

Bartender

The Local Bison
01.2019 - 07.2019

Bartender

Soundpony
11.2018 - 11.2021

Barback / Cocktail Server

Hodges Bend
08.2018 - 01.2019

Barback / Server

Nola's ...Creole & Cocktails
02.2018 - 08.2018

Bartender

Elgin Park
08.2016 - 04.2021

Server

Yokozuna
04.2014 - 08.2016

Prep cook

Chimera Cafe
10.2013 - 04.2014

Grocery

Target
10.2012 - 10.2013

Sales

Sears
10.2011 - 10.2012

Deli

Walmart
10.2010 - 09.2011

Unloader

Walmart
08.2009 - 07.2010

None - Arts

Tulsa Community College

High School Diploma - Art

Memorial High
William Mays