Blake Donaldson

Experience

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  Elks Lodge BPOE # 1378

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2017

  Bartender and Proud Member

  Serving the members this fine organization and local community, Delicious food, hand crafted cocktails, fine wine & spririted spirits. In the name of companionship and community service.

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  Zislis Group

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2018

  With an in depth understanding of the 21st century bar environment, restaurant and hospitality industry. Possessing the required communication skills and flair needed to attract customers, drive sales and develop return customers and a strong client base. Possessing the clear cut ability to communicate these attributes to floor staff team members, aiming at a shared, positive, common hospitality culture.

  • Beverage Purchasing Agent, Inventory Management, Bartending Supervisor

    Aug 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Beverage Purchasing, Inventory Management and Bar Supervisor at Shade Hotel

    Aug 2016 - Oct 2018
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  21st Century Bar School

  Jan 2018 - now

  Bar & Beverage Consultant | Beverage Director | Craft Bartender Training

  My goal is to make bars and restaurant teams more efficient, cost-effective and consistent to become more profitable, while focusing on exceptional guest experience. The interaction between your front line employees and their guests is THE link to success for everyone. Synergy is key, and relationships are the path to happier employees, return guest visits, positive monthy bottom line progress.

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  Pacific Standard Prime

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

  Beverage Director

  Seasonal, Sustainable Real Food, for Real People by Real People