Ravon R. Clark
Manvel, TX *7578
Mobile: 502-***-**** ************@*****.***
Bar Manager
Event Coordinator
Experience in bartending and event planning for over 15 years
High-Energy individual who enjoys interacting with co-workers and customers
Results-oriented individual who delivers exceptional and consistent service through listening, memory and executing quickly on customer requests
Live Encore Sports Lounge and Bar, Houston, TX
Bar Manager/Bartender 7/16 – 2/17
Upscale Sports Lounge with frequent private booked parties and live bands.
Supervised and performed all opening and nightly closing duties
Managed and ordered stock of alcohol inventory
Maintained the social media updates including upcoming events and specials
Handled all private party request and consultation on specialized drinks and services available during their event
Fox and Hound, Houston, TX
Event Coordinator 2/15 – 7/16
Building and managing event sales through interaction with guests as well as outside cold calling partner with General Manager to ensure maximum sales opportunities. Job functions included:
Generating, planning, and organizing events to increase revenue in Fox and Hound’s food and beverage service
Communicating all event details daily to management team to meet and exceed event expectations
Developing new network clients for potential business while maintaining relationships with current clients for ongoing events
Positioning the Fox and Hound’s social media pages through daily, weekly and monthly specials and upcoming events
Responding to customer inquiries regarding general questions and special events
Developing Drink and Event flyers used to market company events and specials
Attending community events for additional networking and awareness opportunities available the company’s events service
Buttons, Addison, TX
Bartender 5/14 – 10/15
“Food & Music for the Soul” restaurant with nightly events throughout the week. Responsible for interacting with patrons, fellow co-workers and supervisors to ensure the best experience for visiting guests. Responsibilities include:
Receiving and serving drink orders for guest using proper ingredients and recipes
Providing suggestions to patrons who may be undecided on orders or looking for feedback
Observing guests for drink refills, additional orders and ongoing maintenance
Collect money and utilize the register for orders
Keeping inventory of liquor and supplies in the back room and on the floor
Set up bar for opening and clean and sanitize for nightly close outs
Close out registers for orders and tips payouts
Horseshoe Casino, Elizabeth, IN
Cocktail Server 11/10 – 10/13
Walking the casino floors and interacting with guests. Serving beverages to patrons and answering any questions to ensure satisfaction. Tasks included:
Maintaining a positive and professional demeanor with guest, team members, and management during interaction.
Timely alcohol service to all guests while maintaining proper alcohol awareness procedures
Checking for proper identification of guests appearing to be under age
Talking and engaging with guests to maintain relations and provide opportunities for customer loyalty
Fox and Hound, Louisville, KY
Bartender and Cocktail Waitress 10/08 – 12/10
Responsible for socializing with customers during regular visits and private events. Duties included:
Hosting large group private parties
Decorating and setting up rooms for events
Liaison to ensure guest needs were met throughout their visiting experience
Hooters, Lafayette, LA
Bartender 08/01 – 10/07
1 of 40 calendar girls selected to represent Hooters at the grand opening of the Hooters Casino in Las Vegas. During tenure, achieved the following:
Certified trainer for new Hooters employees on the floor
Facilitator for new hire workshops
Selected for the International Hooters Calendar 3 years in a row
Appearances and interviews for representing Hooters company in market
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
News Broadcasting 1998 - 2001
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
Marketing 2001 – 2002
Hosting Special Events
Private Party Bartending
Point of Sale systems
Web browsing and internet
Cosmetology
Hair Design