Summary of Qualifications
- - Professional and reliable with many years of experience in opening/closing bars, ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and restocking.
- - Diplomatic, with extensive security experience to ensure a safe and respectful environment.
- - Mixologist with an expansive drink repertoire, creating innovative beverages with outstanding customer service.
- - Bilingual (English/Swedish) with strong social etiquette knowledge from living and working overseas.
Relevant Work Experience
Bartender
- X-Golf | Champlain, MN | 2021-2022
- Handled food and liquor for a golf simulator bar and restaurant.
- Troubleshooted and fixed golf simulator equipment.
- Managed bookings, custodial duties, and worked in the kitchen.
- Raytheon Polar Services | McMurdo, Antarctica | 2003-2012
- Efficiently served patrons, often as sole bartender, at a sports bar and live music venue (max capacity 200 people).
- Kikugawa | Minneapolis, MN | 2002-2003
- Provided first-class, black-tie service at a four-star Japanese restaurant and sushi bar.
- Maintained zero underage drinking offenses through diligent ID checks.
- St. Croix Vineyard | Stillwater, MN | 2003
- Increased wine and cheese sales by educating customers and organizing tastings.
Personal Protection Professional in the Hospitality Industry
- Staff Pro | San Diego, CA | 1998
- Provided security services for large, high-profile events (PGA tournaments, Superbowl, music expos).