Bartender / Assistant Manager - Smugglers Tavern - Tierra Verde, FL
(2022-08 - 2024-11)
- Partnered with ownership to uphold a 30-year standard of operational excellence and service quality in a high-volume waterfront tavern.
- Drove sales and guest loyalty through exceptional interpersonal skills, charisma, and attentive service while managing daily reporting, inventory, and bar operations.
General Manager - Willie's Joint Bar & Grill - Buda, TX
(2018-09 - 2022-07)
- Promoted from Bartender to General Manager in under three months based on performance and leadership.
- Organized and executed multiple large-scale events (300+ attendees), including crawfish boils and fundraisers, driving revenue and brand visibility.
- Directed full operations—kitchen, bar, maintenance, and staffing—while conducting ongoing P&L analysis and financial management to control costs and maximize profitability.
- Built relationships with alcohol brand representatives for partnership events; collaborated on digital initiatives that increased mean engagement by 30%.
Project Manager - Mechanical Recovery Group - Kyle, TX
(2017-12 - 2019-08)
- Managed a portfolio of assets valued at over $3 million with rigorous operational oversight.
- Executed digital marketing strategies that set a company record of $345,000 monthly gross revenue.
- Maintained customer records, processed accounts, and resolved complaints with timely action while managing inbound/outbound inventory and logistics.
Lead Bartender - The Grapevine - Gruene, TX
(2016-09 - 2018-02)
- Created a high-performing team environment that maximized profitability and made patrons feel welcome through strong interpersonal leadership.
- Managed orders, charges, financial records, and cleanliness standards to support smooth daily operations.
Store Manager / Corporate Technician Trainer - StayMobile - Atlanta, GA
(2014-08 - 2016-09)
- Initiated the opening of 6 of 15 Great Lakes district stores and collaborated with local/corporate teams for efficient guest service.
- Established 27 B2B relationships (including school districts), driving the store to $875,000 gross revenue in year two.
- Built and developed district staff: hosted training, coached employees, and served as primary resource for device troubleshooting and repairs.
- Managed inventory ordering, detailed accounting (CC batches, reconciliations, daily reports), weekly recaps, and schedules for up to 35 employees across the region.
