Julia C. Bush

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-bush-b8a3861b3/

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Education

Pensacola State College, Pensacola, Florida May 2024

Associate of Arts, Pre-Nursing

Pensacola State College, Pensacola, Florida August 2025

Associate in Science, Registered Nursing

Troy University, Troy, Alabama

Bachelor’s in Hospitality

Work Experience

The Point, Gulf Breeze, Florida May 2023 – Current

Bartender

•Currently responsible for initial bar setup and configuration to maximize service efficiency and create a safe and healthy environment exceeding health codes and standards

•Manage a cash drawer of $300 daily and reconcile sales at the end of each shift

•Engage with customers that are seated at both the bar and the lounge and confirm a quality experience addressing both food and beverage needs

•Throughput the work period, maintain the bar at high-end quality that echoes the standards set forth by the restaurant

The Island Resort, Okaloosa Island, Florida November 2021 – Current

Bartend and Banquet Team Member

•Work multiple different bar environments within one location, recognizing the different themes and beverage menus at each independent station

•Setup and break down satellite and physical locations for different banquets, large-scale events, weddings, fundraisers, military events, organization retreats, and team building events constantly recognizing and adhering the theme of each event

•Attended monthly evaluations and address any concern raised regarding working conditions

•Manage a cash drawer of $500 daily and reconcile sales at the end of each shift

•Develop drink menus and cocktail pairings that match the menus designed by the executive chef

The Gulf of Okaloosa Island, Okaloosa Island, Florida June 2021 – June 2022

Bartender

•Learned to craft island-style cocktail beverages that followed the them of the organization

•Diversified cocktail knowledge to include non-regional and international recipes recognizing the patron dynamics.

•Bartended event spaces for large-scale events lasting upwards of an entire weekend recognizing the high-importance of these events to customer satisfaction and revenue recognition

The Boat House of Pensacola, Pensacola, Florida April 2012 – December 2016

Bartender

•Worked a full-time position as both server and lead bartender

•Trained and developed new staff members continuously evaluating their performance and determining achievement metrics

•Participated in vendor discussions and negotiations, leveraging rebates on mass purchases with unique distributors, while simultaneously developing new cocktail beverage recipes and specials

•Designed strategic events and executed promotional strategies to maximize revenue, leading to the execution of three major events, with the highest recorded sales in the organization’s history

Activities and Leadership Positions

•President, Parent Teacher Organization of Montessori School of Pensacola (2021-2023)

•Vice President, Parent Teacher Organization of Montessori School of Pensacola (2019-2021)

•Chairperson, Fall Festival of Montessori School of Pensacola (2018, 2019)

•Co-Chairperson, Holiday Float and Parade, Montessori School of Pensacola (2018)

•General Volunteer, Parent Teacher Organization of Montessori School of Pensacola (2017 to Current)

Honors and Awards

•Outstanding Employee of the Year, Pensacola Boat House 2014

Skills

•Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Projects • Dental Assisting Certificate, 2012

•Strong results-oriented leadership and facilitation skills

•Strong problem-solving skills

•Demonstrated experience leading a team through an agile transformation

•Demonstrated experience working with all levels of employees, management, stakeholders, and vendors

•Ability to lead others in a challenging environment and exercise initiative, produce desired results and achieve objectives

•Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

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