Patty (Duncan) Short
************@*****.***
Spokane, WA
Objectives
Experienced manager and proven leader seeks to pivot to admirative career.
Education
Spokane Community college
07-09
In my time spent at SCC, I was provided scholarship while being the captain of the woman’s soccer and basketball teams. I studied communications and expanded my knowledge if what is involved in team and leadership dynamics.
Experience
Owner/Manager/ Bartender- Sept 2009 – Nov 2021
Zola 22 W Main Spokane, WA 99201
Besides day-to-day service and setting up reservations, I planned many of our drink menus, daily specials, helped with menus and plating. I would help maintain cleanliness, organization, and team morale. I was in charge of inventory, placing orders each week, schedules, and the handling of all themed events.
Retail Sales Associate/ Manager- Sept 2003- Dec 2020
Party Palace 2607 N Division Spokane, WA 99207
In my 17 years here, I was responsible for putting together and designing daily and seasonal displays. I provided exceptional rapport with customers through conversations and recommendations for their party needs. As well as, doing day to day needs to help run the business efficiently (i.e. running the register, taking phone orders, planning events, managing bank transactions/deposits, inventory, and creating balloon sculptures, etc.)
General Manager/Bartender- Sept 2020- July 2022
I managed day-to-day schedules, weekly numbers, orders with liqueur reps, general table service, designing of cocktail menus, and booking our live music events. I built a great following and helped Red Wheel get more organized for more efficient service.
Liquor/Alcohol Rep-July 2022-July 2023
Columbia Distributing 3808 N Sullivan Rd #2A Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Here, I answered to customer inquiries, promoted and help bars plan themed events seasonally, sold to retailers and bars, traveled around Spokane to place orders for my customers, and dealt with delivery and billing services. I developed better skills in service and received better knowledge of the products we provided.
Skills
I am experienced manager in retail and bar sales. I am a hardworking, natural born leader that likes to get things done fast and efficiently. I’m seeking to expand my knowledge of liqueur while using my creative edge to provide new and exciting experiences.