Emilee M. Harris
*************@*****.***
Professional Profile: I am an experienced bartender with many years bartending experience. Personable, professional, I pride myself on being able to perform and speak to patrons in any environment. I am creative in all aspects of my life and bartending is no different. Through five states I have helped to open bars from bare shelves to packed walls. I learn quickly and am attentive. I am a fabulous merchandiser with retail management experience, who believes that presentation is vital. I am intent on enchanting patrons and associates alike with my strong work ethic. I am an entertainer and choose to delight patrons with my positive attitude and genuine smile. I am focused on increasing sales and keeping up with trends within the industry. I am seeking a position within a company that has been established and functioning, as well as possessing a history of quality.
Aim: Bartender
Salary Requirements: To be discussed
Education:
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh BFA English Creative Writing
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay BFA Theatre Acting
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Minor Shakespearean Literature
Areas of Expertise:
fine dining/black tie bartending with four star table service
outstanding verbal and written communication skills
accustomed to all bar layouts and computer POS systems including ALOHA
retains information for immediate and future applications
calm in high volume high pressure situations
computer savvy, Word, Excel, HTML, Photo Editing, Social Networking
Barista experience and presentational abilities
wine and champagne service
Mixologist extraordinaire
Front of House experience, Hostess, Facilitator
self motivated and experienced in training, hiring, terminating employees
pleasant manner and physical nature
process oriented with a “get it done” attitude
Midwestern work ethic
energetic, attentive and customer oriented
organized and clean in work environment
Work History:
Pin Up Girls Cocktails - San Diego,CA presently employed part time
Founder/Owner of San Diego's premium mobile bartending service. On line social media advertising and networking, designing and creating fliers, logos and all advertising material and media, meetings with clients prior to events ensure event details are arranged, ordering liquor and shopping for all necessities for mobile bar set up, specific needs met per client per party, set up and tear down of mobile bar in various locations, serving, bartending, leading 5-8 employees, invoicing, purchase orders, highly satisfying, very part time as events occur and are scheduled.
The Boulevard – San Diego, CA 2 years
Bartender for a standard bar nestled amongst the busy life on El Cajon Boulevard. All responsibilities lie on the bartender. High volume for holiday events, various sporting events and UFC fights. Ordering, stocking and inventory weekly. Designed fliers and marketing strategies to help build clientele. Basic bartending responsibilities including personal bank and opening/closing responsibilities. Key Holder/Code Holder. Full time employment.
Veni Vidi Vici – Chula Vista, CA 2.5 years
Bartender and Shift Supervisor for an amazing jazz club and fine dining restaurant. Presentation plus expected consistently, VIP service. Live music, vast assortment of wines, tequilas, and coffees. Barista, bartender and serving responsibilities for an extensive ever changing fine dining menu. Created marketing strategies which increased sales consistently. Instituted an annual cook offs and NFL events, drawing thousands of dollars in revenue on a monthly basis. Redesigned the patio for an added outdoor dining experience. Excellent service always expected. Aloha style touch screen program. Full time employment, now out of business.
Galaghers Irish Pub – Ocean Beach, CA 2 years
Lead Bartender for an authentic Irish Pub. From an empty space to a fully functioning bar I helped create what it is today. Responsible for all wait staff and bar employees, weekly ordering and stocking of beer, liquor, and supplies, small business banking, deposits, and bookkeeping. Employee scheduling. Arranged a Mug Club with engraved mugs for individual patrons to establish repeat customers. Booked bands and hosted open mic nights upon first opening to generate bar awareness. Opening/Closing duties. Primary Key Holder. High paced - always something to do. Aloha System. Full time employment.
Rick's Cabaret – Minneapolis, MN 4 years
Bartender for a professional, upscale, elaborate cabaret night club. Presentation vital and always expected. Classy, beautiful, always selling the image. High volume, fast paced . VIP service and segregated bar for high end clients. Extensive wine and champagne service, five star full menu bar and table service, humidor and cigar rolling services. Responsible for thousands of dollars nightly. Aloha system. Excellent ownership and management. Full time employment.
The Lizard Lounge – Oshkosh, WI 5 years
Manager and Bartender for the best nightclub in the college area. High paced, always packed. Rickety stairs made stocking over 100 imported beers a challenge, having no system was our system. A close knit family of bartenders who supported and cared about their bar and their customers. All basic bartending responsibilities, bank deposits, bookkeeping, stocking, ordering, full management, primary key holder. Full time employment while attending college.
References:
Leigh Ballew Bar Manager 619-***-****
Christine Ann Bartender 541-***-****
Tony Teofilo Director/Photographer 310-***-****
Zoon McKeever Bartender 619-***-****
Dove Pena Bartender 619-***-****
Robert LaFave Long Time Patron 619-***-****