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Ash Horgan

Castlecrag,NSW

Summary

Hardworking individual with experience in the hospitality industry, as well as labouring experience through family projects (landscaping & construction. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes and working under management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Follys Bar & Bistro
08.2023 - Current
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.


Front of House Manager

The Joy Agency
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards and meet customer expectations.
  • Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations and corporate guidelines.
  • Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
  • Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
  • Created and distributed staff schedules and maintained time cards to facilitate efficient payroll process.
  • Initiated server side-work chart rotation to promote solidarity and standard of cleanliness.

Bartender/Waiter

The Unity
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Stockman

Chicane Marketing
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Maintained safety procedures and practices.
  • Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.

Events Staff Member

Merivale
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Worked under pressure and met deadlines while maintaining composure in difficult situations.
  • Maintained and distributed information for functions and events.
  • Drove excellent guest service for events and conducted evaluations after completion.
  • Created, maintained and distributed event orders.

Ignite DJ and Photographer

Entrepreneurship
03.2016 - 02.2020

- Formed multiple social media platforms

- Determined and adjusted subject position, sound and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles and correct music for entertainment of the client

- Digitally edited photos with use of watermark features to optimize promotion of the business.

Cashier

IGA
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & Philosophy

Sydney University
Camperdown
09.2026

Higher School Certificate - Maths, English, Business, Music, Geography

St Ignatius Riverview College
Sydney
11.2021

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Cooperative and Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Customer friendly attitude
  • Listening & Patience

Accomplishments

    Achieved a 92.1 ATAR in the High School certificate with a 'band 6' in three subjects (Music, Business, and English)


    Achieved level 2 Snowboard Instructors Course Certificate with the British Association of Ski Instructors in Meribel Three Valleys.

Hobbies

Musical hobbies involve playing guitar and singing which was cemented through my involvement in music in the HSC. Preformed numerous formal vocal segments for Year 12 school functions.

Rugby - School, Club and Representative Rugby Union for Riverview U16A, Norths, Sydney University & Northern Suburbs District.

Surfing & Snow Boarding.

Reading.

Socialising and meeting people.

Timeline

Bartender

Follys Bar & Bistro
08.2023 - Current

Front of House Manager

The Joy Agency
04.2023 - 05.2023

Stockman

Chicane Marketing
04.2023 - 04.2023

Bartender/Waiter

The Unity
01.2023 - 05.2023

Events Staff Member

Merivale
01.2022 - 04.2023

Cashier

IGA
02.2018 - 02.2019

Ignite DJ and Photographer

Entrepreneurship
03.2016 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & Philosophy

Sydney University

Higher School Certificate - Maths, English, Business, Music, Geography

St Ignatius Riverview College
Ash Horgan