Reid P. Mcllwain
Summerville, SC 29485
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMAR
Military veteran with experience bartending and serving in fast paced, upscale environments in Charleston and its surrounding areas. Personable and friendly while maintaining a positive attitude, professionalism, and high-quality standards.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC 2020-Present
Clyde-Savannah Jr./Sr. High School, Clyde, New York 2005
TIPS Certified 2021
WORK HISTORY
Cru Catering, Charleston, SC 08/2021-Present
Bartender/ Bar-Lead/ Server
Bartending and serving high end weddings, corporate events, and parties at private residences throughout the Charleston area. High volume with a mix of small, intimate events, working with some of the most renown event planners and venues in South Carolina.
Set-up and breakdown of bars/event space
Cocktail building
Bar backing
Fine dining service
Food running
Clearing and resetting tables
GigPro, Charleston, SC 08/2021- Present
Bartender/ Barback/ Server
Independent food and beverage contractor utilized by several restaurants and event planning companies in the Charleston area. Duties include all facets of bartending and serving.
Set-up and breakdown of bars
Cocktail building
Bar backing
Restaurant side work
Food running
Clearing and resetting tables
Banquet set up and break down
Upstairs at the Icehouse, Summerville, SC 09/2019-06/2021
Bartender/Barback/ Server
Dive bar/ upscale farm to table restaurant bartender/barback/server in a fast paced, high volume environment.
Cocktail building
Craft beer knowledge
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Serving
Maintaining order/security
Summerville Country Club, Summerville, SC 03.2019-11/2020
Barback/ Event Staff
Event set up and breakdown
Supplying bartenders at various bar locations with items from stockrooms including ice, beer, liquor, and dry storage items
Clearing
Your Pie, West Ashley, SC 03/2016- 03/2017
Manager/ Bartender/ Server
Assistant general manager in a fast-casual/ made to order pizzeria specializing in gourmet personal sized pizzas and rotating craft beers.
Employee scheduling
Food preparation and serving
Inventory control
Produce and food truck orders
General operations management
Craft beer knowledge
U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC (Deployment: Iraq) 11/2006-4/2009 (3/2007-5/2008)
Military Service
Demonstrated leadership, mental fortitude, and reliability
Followed strict standards of operations, safety guidelines, and inter-cultural protocol
Logical and level-headed in high risk/stressful environments
Armed logistics and security responsibilities
Tactical vehicle operation and preventative maintenance
Airborne certified
*ETS from active duty (2009); Honorable Discharge (2014)