Nika Lomazzo
Brooklyn, NY *****
ad1lo4@r.postjobfree.com
Highlighted Experience
Hosted and curated official Wednesday night programming "campout best practices" for Honcho Campout a queer music festival based in Artemas, Pennsylvania.
-HARM REDUCTION & SAFETY
-TEACHING/FACILITATING EXPERIENCES
Host of So True, Bestie a queer comedy show, social hour and networking event that happens every month at The Parkside Lounge
-COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
-CREATING QUEER SPACES
-CURATION
Speakeasy Cafe Rutland, VT - Barista
March 2023-September 2023
● Took coffee, food, and other beverage orders and prepared them for customers quickly and effectively.
● Maintained a clean and professional appearance and dining area for guest satisfaction.
● Delivered excellent customer service and prompt food and beverage delivery.
● Washed dishes and restocked the bar line for continued fast service capabilities. Great Performances NY, NY - Server
November 2021-March 2023
● Set up tables, linens and chairs in the event space
● Greeted and welcomed guests and responded to questions
● Served food and beverage in a designated order and timely manner 2
● Reset banquet as specified by supervisor
● Cleared and cleaned dining tables between courses
● Checked with guests to ensure satisfaction
Spin, NY, NY - Server
January 2020-March 2020
● familiarizing guests with menu and daily specials, accurately recording food and drink orders, running multi-course meals, and tallying bills. Menu knowledge: Memorize details of daily specials, seasonal menu items and options.
Justine’s Speakeasy, Providence, Rhode Island - Barback June 2017-December 2019
● maintaining stocks, changing kegs, collecting empty glasses, maintaining the premises clean, ensuring there is plenty of clean glassware, and re-stocking ice. Lili Marlene’s, Providence, Rhode Island - Barback and Server June 2017-December 2019
● maintaining stocks, changing kegs, collecting empty glasses, maintaining the premises clean, ensuring there is plenty of clean glassware, and re-stocking ice.
● familiarizing guests with menu and daily specials, accurately recording food and drink orders, running multi-course meals, and tallying bills. Menu knowledge: Memorize details of daily specials, seasonal menu items and options.
Carmen & Ginger, Providence, Rhode Island - Sales Associate/Shopkeeper June 2017-December 2019
● Responsible for performing all daily opening and closing tasks.
● Trained in caring for vintage and secondhand merchandise ranging from clothes to home goods.
● Provided styling services to clients and customers on a daily basis.
● Communicated to clientele about new merchandise individualized to their taste, as well as incentivize opportunities and sale promotions.
● Accomplished set monthly and quarterly goals.
Education
The New School, NY, NY - BA in Literary Studies
Studied non fiction creative writing and literary studies at The New School