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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Profile
Motivated, service-oriented Bartender with over 9 years experience in bar/restaurant industry. Extensive wine, beer and cocktail knowledge. Seeking to make an impact on a forward-thinking bar program with my creative mixology skills. Looking for the opportunity to build and strengthen the customer base of a fine establishment. I bring passion for the industry, a fun, positive attitude and an understanding of customer service.
Qualifications
  • Cocktail list development
  • Suggestive selling
  • Basic accounting
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Excellent judgment
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Maintaining a clean bar 
  • Food service
  • Balancing the cash register
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Extensive spirits knowledge
  • Courteous and genuine 
  • Computer proficient
  • Good at troubleshooting
Experience
03/2015 to 05/2015
Bartender Simmzys El Segundo, CA,
Served each guest with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude. Performed closing/opening duties including sales reports and deposit, cleaning, sanitizing and replenishing. Stocked beer and wine coolers, changed kegs. Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas. Prepared martinis and mixed drinks; poured wine and beer. Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations.
04/2010 to 05/2015
Bartender Simmzys Huntington Beach, CA,

Provided quality cocktails, tasty beer, and complimentary fresh popcorn and peanuts. Forged bonds and friendships with my favorite locals of Bettendorf. Open/Closing duties. Troy and I created the signature drink menu which they still use today, since utilizing the suggestive menu sales have increased. The owners requested I venture on to their recent purchase of RiverBottom Chophouse.

10/2006 to 04/2010
Bartender Simmzys Long Beach, CA,
Prior to working at Chris D's I was a waitress at Bent River Brewery, but I really wanted to break into bartending and Curt Spillum gave me a chance to learn behind the bar at D's. I learned on the job, he also taught me how to run the kitchen and bar alone. I ran D's by myself 5 nights/week til 3am bartending and cooking for patrons.
Education
Expected in 2006 to to
Attended 1 Year: Philosphy
University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA
GPA:
Status - I enjoyed my year in Iowa City, had a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I did not graduate. I decided to put college on hold when I learned I was pregnant.
Expected in 2005 to to
Attended 2 Years: Philosophy
Blackhawk College - Moline, IL
GPA:
Status -

I started at Blackhawk and rather than focus on completing my requirements, I chose to take the courses which I was most excited to learn about. Psychology, sociology, philosophy 101, ethics, creative writing, state and local government and logic. At that time I was also working full time as a pharmacy technician so I attended the college part-time. I did not acquire a degree, but I learned more about my interests.

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School Attended

  • University of Iowa
  • Blackhawk College

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender
  • Bartender
  • Bartender

Degrees

  • Attended 1 Year
  • Attended 2 Years

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