Melannie Combs
Manager/ Bartender/Food service handler
Bellbrook, OH 45305
*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Highly motivated and experienced customer service representative seeking to obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my skills and grow with a distinguished company. Willing to relocate to: Dayton, OH
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Bartender and Server
PENN Entertainment, Inc.-Dayton, OH
October 2025 to Present
Bartender
Hollywood gaming-Dayton, OH
October 2025 to Present
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Efficiently handled cash transactions and accurately processed payments using POS system Event Bartender
Wright Patterson AFB-Fairborn, OH
October 2023 to Present
Set up and break down my bar stations/satellite stations. Make numerous mixed cocktails for customers. Deliver great customer service to the guests. Adapt to any environment I am working in. Cash and credit transactions. Create and reload rfid cards or fobs. Bartender/Server/Hostess
LGC Hospitality LLC.-Dayton, OH
April 2021 to Present
• Provided exceptional service as a catering server bartender, ensuring a memorable experience for guests at various events
• Expertly mixed and served a wide range of cocktails, beers, and wines to meet the preferences of diverse clientele
• Collaborated with event planners to create customized drink menus that complemented the theme and atmosphere of each event
• Managed cash transactions accurately and efficiently, maintaining an error-free record throughout shifts
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of mixology techniques and ingredients, allowing for creative cocktail creations upon request
Instacart Shopper
Instacart-Dayton, OH
April 2021 to Present
Shop for customers (groceries, personal items, large balk orders, medication, alcohol) and deliver to them.
Bar Manager/Bartender
Spring Hill Suites-Dayton, OH
March 2023 to October 2023
I was the only bartender here. I ran the bar. Did orders for the bar. Made amazing drinks of my own recipes. Cash and credit card transaction handling. Shift Manager/Bartender/Server
Brixx Ice Company-Dayton, OH
February 2015 to October 2022
Opened and closed the restaurant. Made sure everything was stocked and up running smoothly for my fellow bartenders and I. Checked I.D.'s, handled cash and credit transactions. Built wonderful relationships with clientele who I consider friends. I look forward going to work just to see them. Bartender
Bahama Mamas-Dayton, OH
March 2014 to December 2014
Responsibilities
Open and closed the bar. Ran work and personal errands for the bar. Helped with liquor, beer and food order and deliveries. Cash and credit card transactions. Accomplishments
Made many wonderful relationships with clientele.
Skills Used
Accuracy, specialty drinks, accommodating guests, organization, keeping the peace. Bartender/server
Jackass Flats-Huber Heights, OH
April 2012 to October 2013
Provided excellent service to customers by being friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating
• Perfect attendance
• Routinely checked identification of patrons purchasing alcoholic beverages Server/bartender
Crocodile Louie's-Kettering, OH
October 2011 to April 2012
Collected cash, check, and credit payments and trained new employees
• Served wine, bottle or draft beer and liquor
Education
Pharmacy Technician (some college)
National College-Dayton, OH
January 2009 to October 2009
High school diploma
West Carrollton High School-West Carrollton City, OH 2002
High school diploma or GED
Training program
Some college
Skills
Handheld computers Beverage preparation Computer skills Wine knowledge Cash register operations Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance Climbing Event audio equipment operation Animal care Map reading Attention to detail Bluetooth Delivery tracking applications Short-haul driving experience Basic math Navigation software Medical terminology Time management Communication skills Manager experience DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Weight handling in the workplace Fine dining experience Store opening/closing procedures Handling customer inquiries Problem-solving in high-pressure situations Order taking Food preparation Customer support Route planning Microsoft Word Long-haul driving experience Vehicle maintenance applications Highway driving GPS navigation Sales Merchandising Van driving Mobile digital assistants (MDAs) Alternative route navigation Minivan driving Decision making Guest services Package delivery Bartender experience Computer operation Customer service Achieving sales targets Professionalism Driving experience in city centers Pickup truck operation Bar Customer relationship building Typing Cargo inspection Occupational safety regulation compliance Animal handling Retail sales Branding Retail math Delivery driver experience RF scanner Driving Highway systems knowledge Greeting customers Customer complaint resolution FDA regulations Electronic logging for truck drivers Mixology Medical delivery driving Sanitation procedures Teamwork Driving experience in rural areas Animal restraint Safe lifting practices Fragile goods transportation Processing cash transactions Customer returns handling Patient interaction Administering medication. Outdoor work Public speaking Bar cleaning Writing skills Pet care Adhering to traffic regulations Maintaining patient confidentiality Cleaning Pet grooming Delivery detail verification Delivery driving - Delivery driving experience (6–10 years) Shelf stocking SUV driving Load securement Maintaining an organized workspace GPS Grocery store Dependability POS systems Guest relations City street navigation Driver communication tools Stock rotation Spirits experience Phone communication Customer inquiry handling Grooming Route driving Customer communication Driving in adverse weather conditions Proper food storage Microsoft Excel Bar supply restocking Night driving Manual handling Travel time estimation Clean workspace maintenance Street sign navigation Barcode scanners for deliveries Math Route planning software Languages
• English
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler Certification
Driver's License
March 2025 to January 2029
Dram shop program
November 2023 to November 2024
Understand the signs of intoxication of a patron. Knowing when to cut someone off and make sure they have a safe way home. Looking for signs of aggression and find a solution. ServSafe
TABC Certification
Bartender License
TIPS
Food Safety Certification
ServSafe Food Handler Certification
ServSafe Alcohol Certification
Additional Information
Qualifications
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Perfect attendance
• 40 WPM
• Multiple employee of the month plaques