Sargent Nelson

adhk1h@r.postjobfree.com

Columbia Heights, Washington, D.C.

(202) 424 - 3889

Spirit & Hospitality Experience

After working in Washington D.C. Food & Beverage Industry for over 7 years, this has been the prime training ground for my hospitality experience. Standards for bar teams are the key to my success and a love for Spirit education. Implementing processes that connect with the customer’s changing needs drives my high performance goals for managing dynamic teams to success.-- The key to good business is return business & the recipe to the PERFECT MARGARITA.

Officina - Bartender [Craft Cocktail Bar]

November 2019 - March 2020

The Wharf

●Assisted the Beverage Director with private events for Braulio Amaro, Jameson, Dom Perignon, and Cristal managing the sales, beverage packages, bartender responsibility organization and executing the completion of these events.

●Curated cocktails that were featured on Rooftop Cocktail Menus that catered to colder outdoor temperatures. Building guest relationships is always top priority because impressive rapport is vital to great service.

●Led the Syrups & Prep Team for weekly syrups management: fresh product for three high-volume bars within the restaurant with three different cocktail menus.

Big Bear Cafe - Bar Manager [Coffee Cafe & Bar]

May 2018 - November 2019

Bloomingdale

●Developed and maintained relationships with local Distilleries & Breweries to coordinate ticketed Tasting Dinners that featured new beers and exclusive cocktails for brands: Sankofa Beer Co., Restorative Republic, 3-Star Brewing Company, Founding Spirits, Cotton & Reed, Greenhat Gin, and Anxo Cidery, & Copperfox Whiskey.

●Created sustainable seasonal cocktail menus that increased Spirit sales from previous year-to-date reports. Worked with local plant nurseries for local cocktail garnish partnerships. [ie. LIttle WIld Things, DC]

●Monitored and ordered inventory bar supplies, Spirits, Beer & Wine fostering great relationships with distributors and brand reps.

Farmers & Distillers - Head Bartender [Craft Cocktail Bar & Distillery]

December 2016 - May 2018

Mt. Vernon Square

●Trained and developed 9 servers to be independent, and competent craft cocktail bartenders that are now able to manage bars due to systematic applied approaches to the steps of service.

●Prepared hand-crafted Spirit Infusions for featured, signature menu cocktails.

●Created unique Bitters & Tincture flavors to pair with Dealer’s Choice cocktails for bar guests.

●Mastered craft bartender techniques and classic cocktails recipes made from on-site distilled Spirits. Developed the tour for the ‘Founding Spirits’ Vodka microdistillery.

Zaytinya - Server

May 2014 - December 2016

Gallery Place

●Ensured guest satisfaction by exceeding their expectations, anticipating any questions/concerns throughout their experience.

●Studied menu ingredients and taste notes to properly tour guide guests through the menu options, always acknowledging allergies and food aversions.

Beyond The Bar Experience

Top 100 World Class 2020 Competition Finalist presented by DIAGEO

Chocolate City’s Best 2020 Cocktail Competition Top 10 Finalist

Top 5 Black Restaurant Week 2019 Cocktail Competition Finalist

Capo Speakeasy 2019 Coat Drive - Guest Bartender

Spirit Certifications

BarSmarts Certified 2019 & 2020

United States Bartender’s Guild Member

Education

North Carolina A&T State University

Architectural Engineering

2007 - 2010

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