Cedar Rapids Event Planner

PROFILE

Dedicated and enthusiastic professional event planner and bartender with extensive knowledge of mixology, craft beers and bartending management. Committed to keeping up to date on emerging creations of craft brews and other food and beverage management. Results-driven achiever with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Energetic and hardworking individual with a self-motivated work ethic and drive to attain goals and meet deadlines. Experience with customers of all statuses and a variety of work environments. Seeking a challenging position with opportunities for growth and advancement to best utilize my knowledge and skills. Open to relocating.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Bartending

Mixology

Craft beers

Management

Maximizing Productivity

Lean Workflow

Communicating Ideas & Concepts

Time & Task Management

Attention to Detail

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Demonstrates professional reliability, highly self-motivated with the ability to assume increased levels of responsibility, anticipates and meets needs to achieve outstanding results.

Organized, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, responds quickly and effectively to problems.

Articulate, diplomatic, persuasive; easily establishes rapport and credibility with people at all levels, works well with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Ambitious, responsible, thorough; productive in collaborative and independent environments.

Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, building cooperative working relationships to meet goals and achieve results.

Adaptive to change, communicate effectively.

Solid ability to rapidly assimilate new technologies and concepts to meet the demands of dynamic environments.

Sound decision-making abilities and analytical skills, maintains ongoing education.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Event Planning

Organization

Mixology

Craft beer

Point of Sale

Barback

Waiting/Serving

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Banquet Experience

Leadership

Bartending

EDUCATION/MILITARY

Washington High School, Washington IA

2001; Diploma

Army Infantry, Squad Leader 25th Infantry Division

2001-2008; Expert Infantryman, Rank E-5

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA

2015; courses towards Associate’s Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mar. 2021 – Present; Outside Venue Manager, Cedar Rapids Country Club, Cedar Rapids, IA

Manage all food and beverage operations outside of clubhouse; maintain inventory and order alcohol

Manage, coach, direct and schedule staff (15+)

Prepare and arrange events with various or tight deadlines

Sep. 2017 – Present; Lead Bartender, Cedar Rapids Country Club, Cedar Rapids, IA

Bartend the banquet and lounge

Pre and post event inventory of alcohol supply

Manage inventory and order drafts and bottle beers and liquor for club

May 2017 – Sep. 2017; Bartender, The Lucky Penny, Cedar Rapids, IA

Prepare fresh ingredients for cocktails

Mixology, serving specialty cocktails and mixed drinks/shots

Provide recommendations to customers about craft brews available

2017; Bartender, Grin N Goose, Cedar Rapids, IA

Open and close bar; leadership and liquor inventory

Mixology, serving specialty cocktails and mixed drinks/shots

Prepare drinks for servers and serve tables; assist servers during busy/peak hours

Jan. 2016 – Nov. 2016; Bartender, Bricks Bar and Grill, Cedar Rapids, IA

Open and close bar; manage orders and inventory

Mixology, serving specialty cocktails and mixed drinks/shots

Prepare drinks for servers and serve tables; assist servers during busy/peak hours

Jul. 2015 – Dec. 2015; Bartender, Butcher Block, Boston Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA

Open and close bar, assist with inventory

Mixology, specialty cocktails, mixed drinks and food orders

Assist servers with tables and orders; wait tables during busy/peak hours

2012 – 2014; Cook, Texas Roadhouse, Coralville, IA

Work on the broiler preparing steaks, hamburgers and chicken grilled to customer preference

Make quick changes to orders with server requests

Close, clean and sanitize broil station

Maintain and exhibit high cleanliness and sanitation of work area

813 Oak Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Cell 319-***-**** ********@*****.***

Cale Wells-Mangold

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