General Manager Assistant

NICHOLAS A. KRAINIK

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Motivated, competitive, results-driven bar manager with exceptional relationship-building skills and a passion for success. Proven track record of success in motivating, and mentoring staff, implementing food and drink promotions that increase sales and grow a loyal customer base, while encouraging teams to go the “extra mile” to promote an establishment’s brand. SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Superior Communication Skills

• Excellent Organization Skills

• Team Player

• Well Versed in Conflict Resolution

• Proven Coach, Teacher, Mentor

• Experienced Implementing Food and Drink Promotions

• Skilled Multi-Tasker and Problem Solver

• Excellent Judgement

• Adaptable, Fast Learner

• Well-traveled in North American & Europe

EXPERIENCE

BEAUMONT BAR AND GRILL, Chicago, IL

General Manager October 2022-April 2023

Assistant Manager March 2019- October 2022

Bartender February 2018-April 2023

Organized private events and parties for famous bands both as lead staff and bartender. Responsible for creating product order lists, interacting with vendors to meet those needs. Accomplished in QuickBooks and Excel programs. Proficient in successfully defusing and redirecting conflicts under pressure. Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs. Supervised the counting of banks and company funds after closing, to ensure accuracy. The ability to stay calm and make concise decisions in difficult situations. Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands. Handled payouts for customers enjoying electronic gaming machines. Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals. Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations. Deployed corrective actions quickly to maintain strong quality standards and protect customers. Learned team member’s roles to offer skilled backup during shortages and high-volume periods.

U.S. ARMY RESERVES

37F Psychological Operation Specialist February 2017-February 2023 Persuade, Change, and Influence. Observe open-source data for analysis. Produce and disseminate targeted products and messages. Create personalized radio and TV messages with the purpose of eliciting a desired response from a target audience. Maintain weapons and equipment. Logged driving hours and other statistics pertaining to military vehicles. Worked as a three-person team to support commander’s set objective. Proficient in small arms, night-time optics, various radios, with knowledge of their programming, and other various tools. Tactical first-aid, casualty care trained, as well as Army hand-to-hand combatives. KITCHEN AND KOCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLY, Chicago, IL

Bartender May 2022-August 2022

Crafted premium cocktails at high speeds to meet up with demands. Responsible for taking orders and recording them on POS system. Developed and built strong relationships with clients. Worked with a weekly changing cocktail menu, often with upwards of nine ingredients which all had to be memorized; weekly new list could sometimes include ten new drinks. Worked heavily with kitchen staff to meet orders on time.

VINES ON CLARK, Chicago, IL

Security/Door Host August 2017-September 2018

Trusted to ensure the safety of guests on Wrigleyville rooftops, patio, and bar area. Escorted disorderly or intoxicated customers from the premises, quickly and quietly in order to avoid disruption of other guests. Verified the age of each guest upon entry. Kept track of interior, patio, and rooftop capacity to prevent violations of fire code. Received initial hands-on Bartending training, including Beer-pouring, correct cocktail mixing, and in-dept Wine familiarization and etiquette. SECURITAS, NBC TOWER, Chicago, IL

Security Officer February 2016-March 2017

Escorted groups of show guests to the studio floor for live tapings of The Steve Harvey Show and Judge Mathis. Stood on showroom floor between commercial breaks to ensure the safety of performers. Performed routine floor by floor inspections nightly. Responsible for the studio’s master key with unlimited access. Monitored security displays. Signed out camera crew equipment and vehicles. Inspected all packages and deliveries entering the building.

EDUCATION

JFK Special Warfare and Training Center, Fort Bragg, NC Psychological Operations Advanced Individual Training DePaul University, Chicago, Il

Undergraduate

Crete-Monee High School, Crete, Il

High School Diploma General Studies

CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS

• Illinois Basset Card

• Food and Beverage Handlers, IL

• PERC/Tan Card (Security Services)

• Global War on Terrorist Medal (U.S. Army)

• National Defense Medal (U.S. Army)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Calvinist Cadet Corps. Counselor and Jr. Counselor, 6 years, mentoring young men.

• Youth Hockey Coach for Travel Hockey Club 3 years

• Worked charity drives to support the people struggling in Darfur and Ukraine

• Sent care packages to the men and women overseas.

• Participated in Vincentian service day all four years at DePaul University

• Helped raised money to support Breast Cancer through “Cornhole for Cancer” a annual donation drive.

• Waited on the sidelines of the Chicago marathon to pass out water to runners and warm towels to those participating in the Polar Plunge.

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