Sean Graham

Currently trying to relocate to Long Island to be closer to family.

Groundskeeper II at Highland Central School District (2023-05 – Present)

Maintained the safety and beauty of the school grounds.

• Extensive use and knowledge of landscaping tools and equipment, i.e.: Kubota/Bobcat skid steers, John Deere tractors/ Gator, Zero Turn mowers, edgers, Ventrac, chainsaws, power tools, etc.
• Made sure Athletic fields were available for use in a timely manner.
• Provided emergency service due to inclement weather.

Assistant Manager at In Good Taste Wine & Spirits (2017-03 – 2023-04)

• Media: Promoting store via Instagram and Facebook.
• Design: Crafting write-ups for each product carried, creating shelf talkers, re-designing in-house promotional materials, utilizing graphic design programs to build all materials from scratch.
• Sales: Constant hand selling and working with customers one-on-one, selling to larger wedding parties and event coordinators, hosting in-house tastings and small pairing events.

Event Coordinating at Freelance (2021-10 – Present)

Provided assistance to local small businesses in event planning.

• Audio/Visual setups and breakdowns.

Lead Bartender at The Parish (2016-09 – 2019-09)

Provided high quality and efficient food and beverage service for a high volume restaurant.

• Created new menu items, while also being well versed in the classics.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe drinking environment.

Line Cook at Cruz Bay Landing (2015-11 – 2016-09)

Provided high quality and efficient food service for a high volume restaurant.

• Helped to create daily specials.
• Able to work all stations of the kitchen at a high level.
• Maintained a clean and safe working environment.

Front of House/Bar Manager at Cooperstown Country Club (2015-04 – 2015-10)

• Responsible for hiring and scheduling of front of house employees, and training of new hires.
• Responsible for weekly bar inventory and ordering.
• Provided high quality and efficient beverage service for a high volume restaurant.
• Created new menu items, while also being well versed in the classics.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe drinking environment.

Lead Bartender at Rock and Rye Tavern (2012-05 – 2015-03)

Provided high quality and efficient food and beverage service for a high volume restaurant.

• Created new menu items, while also being well versed in the classics.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe drinking environment.

Line Cook at Rock and Rye Tavern (2011-05 – 2012-05)

• Efficiently prepared, cooked and plated high quality food in a consistent and professional manner.
• Able to proficiently work every station in the kitchen.
• Maintained a clean and safe working environment.

Videographer at Woodstock Film Festival (2010-10 – 2010-10)

• Responsible for filming panel interviews as well as individual interviews of well known industry workers.
• Interview host at times.

Set Decorator/Art Department at BCDF Pictures (2010-05 – 2010-08)

Quickly promoted from intern to paid position due to work ethic and knowledge.

• Worked closely with Production Designer and Art Director in set design and construction.
• Personally responsible for preparing materials needed on set for filming.

Sous Chef de Cuisine at Yum Yum Shack (2005-09 – 2010-09)

Provided high quality and efficient food service for a high volume restaurant.

• Created new menu items, while also being well versed in the classics.
• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of food quality.
• Responsible for every station in the kitchen.

Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media: Radio and Television Production – State University of New York at New Paltz (2006-08 – 2011-05)