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Billy Duane

Billy Duane

Operator
Woolloongabba,Queensland

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position which lets me hit the required 88 days for a multiyear visa. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Seasoned professional adept at growing bar sales, reducing costs and optimizing performance to support all customer needs. Over half a decade of events/festivals and bar experience has given me a number of useful skills such as: incredible time efficiency, a drive to keep professional standards high, and to make sure there's a smile on my face while doing it.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bar Manager/ Operations

Rebel County Events
Nationwide, Ireland
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on a contractual basis as part of event specifications.
  • Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.

Stock Clerk/ Bartender/ Barista/ Waiter

An Excellent Choice Catering
Nationwide, Ireland
07.2017 - 02.2023
  • Applied proper safety procedures in warehouse, stockroom, and store, and immediately informed management of safety concerns.
  • Conducted inventory and restocked items throughout day.
  • Conducted periodic inventory inspections and reported out-of-stock items.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.

Bartender

Clancy's Bar
Cork, Ireland
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • 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.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.

Bartender

Royal Cork Yacht Club
Crosshaven, Ireland
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
09.2018 - 10.2022

Skills

Bartending prowess

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Certification

Comptia Net+

Interests

Powerlifting, Judo, Kitesurfing, Chess

Timeline

Comptia Net+

03-2023
Bar Manager/ Operations - Rebel County Events
10.2021 - 02.2023
Bartender - Clancy's Bar
09.2019 - 01.2022
University College Cork - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
09.2018 - 10.2022
Bartender - Royal Cork Yacht Club
06.2018 - 09.2019
Stock Clerk/ Bartender/ Barista/ Waiter - An Excellent Choice Catering
07.2017 - 02.2023
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