Jessica Makin

Experience

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  Brew Crew Promotions

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2013

  Promoter

  Promotional team for the Barrie Georgian College Campus restaraunt and pub

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  Taboo Muskoka Resort

  May 2013 - Sept 2013

  Server

   Serve in Elements, the fine dining restaurant Serve in The Boathouse, waterfront patio restaurant Serve in the banquet facility and provide room service

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  GUESS?, Inc.

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  Sales Associate

   Greet customers, explain promotions and sales events, assist with clothing selection Complete financial transactions using computerized POS system Stock room checks, stock shelves, inventory, cleaning and organizing, change displays

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  Tiffs Bar & Restartaunt

  Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

  Waitress

   Serve food and beverage in a very high volume and fast paced pub style sports bar Bar tending , skilled in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks in keeping with bar’s specifications to bar and dining room guests Offering entertaining and energetic presentation Working as a team  Multitasking, side duties, closing duties

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  G of G Inc

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2015

  Promoter

   Greet customers, explain promotions and sales events, and products Provide a positive and memorable experience for all guests  Working proactively within teams and leading teams, ensuring optimized and timely service Excellent communication and interpersonal skills–at all levels

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  Kenzington Burger Bar

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

  Bartender/ server

   Serve food and beverage in a very high volume and fast paced bar Bar tending , skilled in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks in keeping with bar’s specifications  Anticipating, pinpointing and fulfilling guests’ needs  Working as a team  Multitasking, side duties, organizing,  Comprehensive knowledge of inventory on hand, drink mechanics and drink pricing Opening the bar , set up, cleaning, restock, operate register, merchandising Closing the bar, cleaning, tear down, cash outs. Show less

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  The Ranch - Canada's Largest Country Bar

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2016

  Bartender

  Fast pace night club bar tending

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  QT Hotels and Resorts

  Apr 2016 - May 2017

  Stingray Lounge Bartender
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  QT Hotels and Resorts

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2016

  Front Office Employee
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  The Loose Moose

  Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

  Bar Supervisor

  Managing daily operations of the barLeading bartenders through shiftQuality control and consistency

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  QT Hotels and Resorts

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

  Stingray Lounge Venue Manager

  - Mange daily operations of the cocktail lounge inside the hotel- Working along with other departments of the hotel to manage bookings and events - Creating new cocktail menus for main cocktail bar, pool bar and pop up bars- Working with budgets, payroll, stock take, costs of goods, rostering, employing staff, communicating with reps- Cocktail bartending to assist team, holding team trainings, providing rep training- Participate in weekly meetings, working close with other venue managers and the food & beverage director Show less

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  Iku Yakitori Bar

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2019

  Venue Manager

  Managing daily operations of the venueInventoryOrdering , budgeting, reportingCocktail menu creation, wine list , bar inventoryShift managementSocial media, reservation and event management

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  Sandbar

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2019

  Bartender / Waitresss

  Waitressing and Bartending in a fast paced restaraunt in the heart of Surfers ParadiseWorked through breakfast, lunch and dinner service

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  Cara Cara

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  Bartender/ Supervisor
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  Bear Boy Espresso

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

  Venue Manager

  Manage daily operations Customer service focus on building relationshipsReporting OrderingLeading FOH team

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  Petbarn

  May 2022 - now

  Supervisor

  Supervisor and Puppy School Trainer

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  Currumbin Valley Bird, Reptiles and Exotics

  Dec 2022 - now

  Veterinary Nurse