Summary
Experience
Alysia Wood
Cell: 424-***-****
**********@*****.***
Reliable, competitive team player who thrives in challenging, high visibility, fast-paced environments. Committed to providing excellent service both internally and externally. December 2017 to
Current
Johnny's Bar & Grill
Puyallup, WA
Bartender
Unassisted bartender using Clover POS system in a full service bar and grill with the area's best pool tables, bar games, an arcade and casual dance floor. Responsibilities: Interact with customers, take and serve orders, prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, make recommendations and up-sell selections, assess customers' needs and remember preferences, influence atmosphere Prevent liabilities to self and business: check IDs, refuse service to apparently intoxicated individuals, read and complete shift log daily, enforce restricted areas and ensure proper food handling
Daily cleaning routine and maintenance of entire bar and patio Ensure bar is stocked for the next bartender: beer bottle well, ice, condiments, liquor bottles, paper goods, change kegs, note daily specials, track breakage, cut fruit and prepare silverware setups
Special projects as requested including implementation and maintenance of new POS, website, marketing, rewards program and menu
January 1999 to
Current
Self-Employed
International
Comedian
Accredited, award-winning, internationally-touring, professionally represented and distributed headlining stand up comedian performing for theaters, colleges, bars, comedy clubs, festivals, competitions, religious organizations and industry showcases. Functions:
Write and perform material, adjust content to suit client's audience Promote self and shows using social media, television and radio appearances Negotiate contracts, book travel, maintain calendar and website, design/sell merchandise and promotional items, record/edit audio and video Represent the booker's best interest in their absence, ensure quality of show, advise client, control crowd, handle all emergencies, mentor the supporting and amateur acts
Be of service by donating or reducing services for charities and benefits September 2009 to
April 2010
Stanley's
Sherman Oaks, CA
Server
Server in high profile, busy restaurant famous for salads tossed at the table using carbon copy “hot/cold” tickets without food runners or computers June 2007 to
September 2009
Brogino's Restaurant
Redondo Beach, CA
Fill in Bartender/Server
Part-time bartender for vacationing employees in full-service, cozy Italian cuisine restaurant with primarily wine service
Education and Training
Certifications
Additional Information
July 2008 to
January 2009
Ricky Gene's
Lomita, CA
Cocktail Server
The only cocktail server in high turn-over, biker-frequented dive bar working without computers
Created menu with photos and graphics
January 1999 to
August 1999
Rock Bottom Brewery
Bellevue, WA
Cocktail Server
Cocktail server in a high volume, newly-opened restaurant using Aloha POS to order and serve food and drinks
Educated customers regarding brewery's beer
Poured as needed, primarily beer service
Received extensive training on excellent service for store launch Responsible for conducting initial job interview of prospective new employees Trained new cocktail servers
November 1998 to
January 1999
Stella's Cafe
Bellevue, WA
Server
First serving job in a family-owned, high volume, neighborhood Greek restaurant January 1992 to
January 1994
Taco Time
Bellevue, WA
Crew
Worked all positions (cashier, drive thru, dishes, fryer, cooking, etc.) as a crew member in a high-volume, fast-dining restaurant and trained new employees Renton City University
Renton, WA
911 Call Receiving / Dispatch - Police, Fire & Medical (15 credit course) Received NCIC/WACIC certification and highest class score, 1996 Workshops
Exceeding Expectations, Taco Time - 1993
Complaint Handling, Taco Time - 1994
Service Recovery, Taco Time - 1996
Diversity Training, Taco Time - 1996
Managing Multiple Priorities, Verizon Wireless - 2001 Project Management, Verizon Wireless - 2001
WA Class 12 Permit # 120748679 - Exp. 03/01/2023
WA Food Worker Card # 1201902AAW1AH0W1 - Exp. 02/19/2020 Hobbies include furthering bartending knowledge by researching bar tricks and show cocktails, creating simple syrups, toddy mixes and gingerettes Extensive office experience with proficiency in clerical, technical and administrative skills