MELODY PLATE
Howard,CO
Summary
I am friendly and have pride in the quality of my service with years of hospitality experience. I have the ability to remain productive in high volume situations and keep busy in the in between. I am reliable, a fast learner and find knowledge to be key for success. I am a proficient manager delivering encouragement and feedback to help employees be successful. While I am an innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to hospitality I also like to have fun and think laughing with your staff is key.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Salida Steamplant
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with event coordinator to deliver exceptional bar service for weddings and parties.
- Utilize bartending skills to create unique cocktails, elevating event experiences.
- Address and resolve customer concerns promptly, ensuring seamless service for guest special days.
Bartender & Distiller
Wood High Mountain Distillery
08.2022 - Current
- Educate guests on distillery products, enhancing their home use experience.
- Prepare ingredients and garnishes, ensuring fresh, quality service.
- Distill products to precise specifications, maintaining high standards.
- Currently on payroll as fill in bartender.
Bartender
Monarch Mountain
11.2022 - 04.2025
- Open & close bar (Daily task of keeping infusions made, making batched mixers, stocking beer/changing kegs, restocking venues, etc)
- Worked solo shifts in Elmo's bar including making lite food options and bartending
- Worked solo or with one other at Sidewinder bar bartending and serving food from the full service restaurant
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Bartender/MOD
Pershing
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed bar operations, ensuring smooth opening and closing procedures.
- Crafted a variety of cocktails, enhancing customer satisfaction and giving one on one attentions to member when hosting events.
- Left due to moving out of state
General Manager
Last Stand Brewery SoCo
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Opened second brewery location, enhancing brand presence in Austin area.
- Launched and managed 3,000 sq/ft brewery location with 14 taps, beginning beverage programs including frozen wine & beer cocktails.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and event contract negotiations.
- Developed espresso coffee program by working with local roaster to help brewery encourage earlier in the day customers.
Sales Manager
The Pickle House
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Cultivated strong client relationships for pickle sales in Austin.
- Facilitated custom product development with clients.
- Managed order processes for diverse accounts.
Distiller & PO Manager
Treaty Oak Distilling Co
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed daily whiskey mash production, ensuring quality and consistency in output.
- Operated and maintained various stills, enhancing production efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Assisted in new product development, testing various ingredients and refining recipes for optimal results.
- Provided tours of the distillery facility for visitors, educating them on the distillation process while promoting brand awareness.
- Coordinated shipments of finished products to distributors while maintaining accurate records of transactions.
- Coordinated logistics with distributors across 8 states, optimizing product distribution.
- Led a team of bottlers, improving team productivity and output quality.
Tasting Room/FOH Manager
Still Austin Whiskey Co.
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Opened a brand-new distillery FOH with a staff of 8 and grew the business to employ 18+ employees.
- Developed cocktail and infusion program.
- Developed and started a draft cocktail program.
- Took care of day to day operations including scheduling, payroll, light accounting, hiring, training, purchasing for the tasting room, inventory and building clientele.
- Work with individuals and companies to coordinate events and private buyout parties.
- Opened event space next door and helped organize events within it.
- Bartend when staff needed support.
General Manager
Kitty Cohen's
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Opened new bar with a staff of 7 and grew the business to employ up to 15 employees.
- Took care of day to day operations including scheduling, payroll, accounting, cocktail development, hiring, training, purchasing for the bar, inventory and building clientele.
- Took part in getting awarded Style Pick by Tribeza, 15 Sexiest Bar In The City by Culture Map, Best New Places To Drink by do512, 13 Best Cocktail Bars by Vice Munchies, Best New Patio by Austin Chronicle
- Worked with individuals and companies to coordinate events and private buyout parties.
- Worked with local chefs to bring in culinary pop up kitchens.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Jack of All Trades
Treaty Oak Distilling Co
06.2013 - 05.2016
- Office Manager- Streamlined office operations, enhanced team efficiency, managed mail and errands.
- Sales- Cultivated client relationships, drove product sales through education and cocktail development.
- Promotional Team- Worked with liquor stores to schedule tastings and had a team of 3-10 people I trained to conduct tastings of spirits.
- Gift Shop Manager- Found, ordered and presented artisan products to sell in the shop. Conducted tastings, distillery tours, making cocktails, event coordinating for groups and worked with local tour companies to drive more business to Ranch.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richardson High School
Richardson, TX05.2005
Skills
- Bartending
- Management
- Inventory Management
- Event Planning
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Forklift operator
Languages
English
Timeline
Bartender
Salida Steamplant
06.2024 - Current
Bartender
Monarch Mountain
11.2022 - 04.2025
Bartender & Distiller
Wood High Mountain Distillery
08.2022 - Current
Bartender/MOD
Pershing
06.2021 - 06.2022
General Manager
Last Stand Brewery SoCo
09.2020 - 06.2021
Sales Manager
The Pickle House
08.2019 - 03.2020
Distiller & PO Manager
Treaty Oak Distilling Co
04.2018 - 07.2019
Tasting Room/FOH Manager
Still Austin Whiskey Co.
08.2017 - 04.2018
General Manager
Kitty Cohen's
06.2016 - 07.2017
Jack of All Trades
Treaty Oak Distilling Co
06.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Richardson High School
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