Kellen Myers

Experience

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  Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar

  Sept 2004 - Apr 2011

  Server , bartender

  Server and Bartender *Presentation of drinks and food. •Opened and closed the bar. *Created an enjoyable customer experience. *Demonstrate genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with the guest *Guide guest Through menus While demonstrating thorough knowledge Of the food, beverages, and ingredients

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  Rosalita’s cantina

  Apr 2011 - now

  Server, bartender

  Server, manager, Bartender:*Oversaw annual Cinco de Mayo block party for 7 years *Managed offsite events for various clients *Responsible for countless outstanding online (Yelp, TripAdvisor, FourSquare, etc) reviews by name *Kept clientele over years that created new opportunities in my career, along with substantially increasing sales for the parent company who runs this privately owned business *Perform dining room set up, running side work, opening and closing duties *Uphold the company’s brand and high professional standard Show less

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  Blondie’s coffee wine & dessert bar

  Mar 2012 - now

  Lead server

  Barista, Server, Cashier *Served as both captain server and shift manager *Handled cash transactions and maintained register drawer *Strong up-selling skills resulting in the highest ringing server *Extensive knowledge of wine varietals, plus wine and food pairings *Uphold the company’s brand and high professional standard *Accurately prepare and serve coffee drinks

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  Lucks dueling piano bar

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  Event Coordinator

  Manager & Bartender *Designed and developed promotional campaigns to increase visibility of the restaurant *Managed social media platforms *Monitored and tracked results; regularly searching for new ideas and the most effective/efficient advertising/promotional efforts

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  Gibsons Restaurant Group

  Jan 2019 - now

  Server