Researched bars across the country including in Atlanta, Boston, Cambridge, Cape Cod, Chicago, Florida, Michigan, Milwaukee, Nashville, and New York City. Logged relevant data about each venue including: time of day, day of week, duration of visit, number of customers during visit, estimated square footage of location.Observed and analyzed elements of each bar including service, menus, and ambiance.Surveyed employees to gather more qualitative data including customer preferences and operational suggestions.Synthesized information into various reports that were shared with the BlueSky Investments team.

As a Bartender, prepared and served a wide variety of craft cocktails and mocktails in accordance with all recipes and standards, including some original recipes that excited and pleased guests. Maximized efficiency in the service well, keeping ticket times around 3 minutes to ensure a positive guest experience in a high volume venue.Maintained a clean and organized bar area at all times, adhering to all relevant health and safety policies including responsible service practices and sanitation guidelines.Took on additional responsibilities including designing specialty cocktails for special events, assisting with inventory, and operational and cultural planning.

As a Bar Back, maintained all necessary inventory levels, ensured bar space was clean and organized, and worked closely with bartenders to keep drink service efficient and prompt.Received a promotion from Bar Back to Bartender within one month due to exemplary work as a barback and demonstration of cocktail expertise and liquor knowledge.

Managed for all store invoices, including their organization in both digital and paper form, developed training materials to ensure the entire process would be standardized.Diligently reviewed all inventory pricing, ensuring all physical pricing labels and the digital pricing database were in alignment.Responsible for money handling throughout shifts, was entrusted to make deposits, and kept meticulous records of money drawers.Advised customers on making purchases, employed attention to detail to help locate specific products efficiently, shared liquor expertise with customers to make personal recommendations.