Kevin T. Benson
Vero Beach, Florida 32963
Telephone: 303-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Over 20 years of fine and casual dining work experience, specializing in
well-known high volume establishments with a passion for fine food,
beverages and service. Strong leadership skills with an excellent record
of establishing promotions, events and marketing directed at solid bottom-
line results.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner, Secret Room 2003-
2013
2024 West 33rd Ave, Denver, CO
860 West 8th Ave, Denver, CO
. Responsible for owning and operating two retail shops that bought,
refurbished and sold vintage furniture
. Supervised and mentored over a dozen vendors
. Successfully managed this profitable business in an ever-changing
market, while retaining a high level of customer satisfaction
Bartender, McCormick and Schmick Restaurants 1996-
2003
1652 K Street NW, Washington, DC
901 F Street NW, Washington, DC
11920 Democracy Drive, Reston, VA
. First bartender hired on the East Coast for this restaurant group
. Instrumental in hiring, training and establishing policy for their new
market
Bartender, Old Ebbitt Grill, Clyde's Restaurant Group
1988-1996
675 15th Street NW, Washington, DC
. Worked eight years in this $20 million annually-grossing high-profile
restaurant
. Nominated for annual Washington DC Hospitality Award in 1994 for
exceptional service consistently provided to visitors to the
national's capitol
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
> Director of marketing and events for Bethesda Center of Excellence
> Owner/Operator of three professional Haunted Attractions
> Five-year member of the U.S. Canoe & Kayak Team
REFERENCES - Available upon request