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Jeremy Concepcion

Jeremy Concepcion

Bartender, Trainer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Beverage strategy and public events for the modern, educated consumer

  • Education

    • University of Alabama at Birmingham

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor’s Degree Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Links-Up Mentoring, Crisis Line Phone Operator, Concert Choir, Rec Center Yoga Instructor My bachelors degree began within the Industrial Distribution program where I received the Dean's Scholarship, but I ended up transferring and finishing with Psychology/Social Psychology specialization. Volunteered primarily with Links-Up Mentoring, a branch of Campfire USA. After my second volunteering term I interviewed for and achieved the position of Head Intern, where I organized and worked with over 60 college students on a weekly basis.

  • Experience

    • Surin of Thailand

      Sept 2007 - Feb 2012
      Bartender, Trainer

      -Began at ground level as a busser and worked up to bartending over a four year period.-Prepared alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages for bar and table patrons while maintaining a section. -Consistently hit above average (23%) tip percentages-Ensured fresh rotating ingredients were always utilized while maintaining low waste ratio-Trained new FOH staff on intricate martini program and Thai cuisine fundamentals

    • Chez Fon Fon / Bottega

      Mar 2012 - Dec 2013
      Server, Trainer

      -Developed fine dining hospitality fundamentals in James Beard Foundation award winning restaurant family-Chez Fonfon featured in Southern Living Magazine's "Top 30 Restaurants in the South"-Acquired sales oriented knowledge of wine/alcohol under a Level 2 Sommelier-Learned and cultivated a deep understanding of European cuisine/technique, specifically French and Italian-Assisted FOH staff through an intensive 2-3 month long training program of which many applicants failed to successfully complete Show less

    • Media7

      Dec 2013 - Aug 2015
      General Manager

      -Oversaw staff of 15 that included hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management-High volume franchise with $4.3 million in annual revenue-Forecasted and ordered for multitude of product categories including fresh food, wine/beer (35% growth during tenure), lottery, coffee, cigarettes, packaged foods-Established new connections with outside vendors to provide customers a multilayered product assortment tailored to our volume demographic-Executed financial paperwork, purchase summaries, and payroll Show less

    • Wish You Were Beer

      Sept 2015 - Mar 2017
      Department Manager

      -Created the homebrew department from ground up, including product assortment selection and POS system implementation-Structured a dynamic and responsive online ordering system-Held regular brewing demonstration seminars to encourage customer education and interaction-Brewing dept accounted for 35% of store sales-Responsible for a wide breadth of craft beer knowledge, achieved Level 2 Cicerone Certification (beer Sommelier) during tenure

    • Rocket Republic Brewing Company

      Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
      Bartender

      In addition to serving beers, changing kegs, and providing information to customers, I volunteered to assist the commercial brewing process on multiple occasions.

    • The Bottle

      Apr 2017 - Feb 2020
      Bar Manager

      -Curated entirety of beverage product assortment-Achieved 20% bar sales growth during tenure-Remedied categorical redundancies and diversified brand offerings-Created and maintained a dynamic frequently updated cocktail menu-Trained and supervised bar team, led ongoing FOH staff alcohol education seminars-Strategically budgeted and forecasted to maintain lean inventory but avoid 86’s-Maintained ongoing compliance with health department regulations, implementing a rigorous cleaning/labelling system Show less

    • Phat Sammy's

      Oct 2019 - Mar 2021
      Bar Director / Minority Partner

      -Designed bar from ground-up including equipment selection, layout ergonomics, product assortment, and the creation of an intricate drink menu featuring ~30 cocktails.-Bar consistently achieved 49% of gross restaurant revenue.-Played a key role in social media content creation and brand development, accumulating over 5,000 followers in under a year.-Curated ongoing menu changes (~6 per yr) including creation of weekly rotating experimental cocktails.-Coordinated with numerous suppliers/distributors to offer guests the most diversified, cutting edge brand assortment in the market.-Oversaw recruitment, hiring, training, and performance management of a top notch bar staff.-Implemented strategic budgeting/forecasting to hold a lean inventory while avoiding out-of-stocks.-Supervised daily shift operations and executed all sales paperwork, checkouts, and tip allocation. Show less

    • Lion's Kill Beverage Consult

      Jan 2021 - now
      Beverage Strategist

      Utilizing a plethora of experience and passion, I will refine your bar program to achieve maximum profitability. Personal services also available.

    • Stovehouse Events

      Sept 2021 - now
      Food and Beverage Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Head Intern for Links-Up Mentoring

      Issued by Campfire USA on Jan 2009
      Campfire USAAssociated with Jeremy Concepcion

    • Crisis and Suicide Line Volunteer

      Issued by THE CRISIS CENTER OF BIRMINGHAM, INC on Aug 2010
      THE CRISIS CENTER OF BIRMINGHAM, INCAssociated with Jeremy Concepcion