William Finneran

Experience

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  National Bartenders School

  Feb 1996 - Oct 1999

  Manager/Instructor

  Responsible for teaching all aspects of bartending and mixology to students Designed a new teacher’s manual and improved students success rate Managed all school business operations during daily shift

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  The Middle East Club, Cambrige, MA

  Oct 1999 - Jan 2002

  Bartender

  Professionally bartended every venue in a busy night club/restaurant Displayed incredible flexibility working fine restaurant or live music club (600+) Assisted in the training of all new staff members

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  DoubleTree by Hilton

  Jun 2000 - Nov 2010

  Bartender

  Assisted in the opening of the Wisteria Bar at the theatre district downtown hotel Member of the hotel’s Care Committee, formerly President of Guest Relations Responsible for programming all menu and price changes in Micros systems Created majority of the cocktails on the current drink menu TIPS Certified; always follow all local laws and responsibilities in alcohol service Oversee customer service and politely and promptly respond to guest’s requests Designed list to ensure inventory meets the guests needs and requests Show less

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  Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2016

  Bartender

  Prepare cocktails and alcohol for very busy classic bar, restaurant and room serviceAccurately maintain a $1000 bank while recording cash, credit card and room chargesEngage and fulfill needs of bar guests as well as servicing waitstaffRegularly nominated and one time winner for Taj Guest Engagement awardsConsistently made suggestions to improve bar function ability and guest experience

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  Hyatt Regency

  Apr 2017 - now

  Bartender