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Hamish Kerr

Kew

Summary

Multifaceted Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organisational skills built from a variety of environments. Strive to smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities combining a positive and fun, yet results-driven approach. Am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Organised and dependable individual, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always provide the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, whilst maintaining the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Manager

Clifton Hotel
07.2023 - Current
  • Liaised with all beverage suppliers in terms of ordering and menu changes, including changing the venue's offerings based off personal research on current trends.
  • Ran shifts as sole manager in venue with over 300 customers for a dinner service, whilst managing 25+ staff.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.

Digital Performance Analyst

The Today Business
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with both fellow staff and clients.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently across all Google platforms (Analytics, AdWords, GTM, Campaign Manager) and Meta Business Suite.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines, producing high quality work for demanding clients within a constantly changing market.
  • Working across a variety of projects from beginning to end, from planning and implementing strategic campaigns to optimising and running until completion.

Duty Manager/Bar Manager

Royal Saxon
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Mentored and supported junior staff members to apply best practices and follow procedures.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Analysed sales data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to determine availability of required materials.
  • Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards, and service efficiency.
  • Used creativity in developing cocktail menus, themed nights/events and venue design.
  • Opening and closing the venue, including counting tills and managing the safe.

Duty Manager/Bar Manager

Prince Alfred Hotel
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • All of the above mentioned.

Restaurant Manager

Land Of Plenty
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Including the above mentioned, ran the social media accounts, whilst developing and running events.

Bartender/Bussy

One Six One
11.2015 - 08.2019

Bartender/2IC Manager

Electric Bar
01.2019 - 07.2019

Manager/Cocktail Mixologist

Sample Bar
10.2018 - 02.2019

Bar Manager

Elwood Food & Wine Bar
06.2018 - 01.2019

Bartender/Waiter

The Boatbuilders Yard
06.2017 - 06.2018

Head of Despatch

Australian Council For Educational Research (ACER)
01.2015 - 09.2016

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Monash University
Clayton, VIC

Bachelor of Business - Marketing

Monash University
Caulfield, VIC

The Victorian Certificate of Completion -

Scotch College
Hawthorn, VIC

Skills

  • Great team and leadership skills
  • Hard working and fast-paced
  • Efficient in digital marketing skills across Google platforms and Meta Business Suite
  • High level communication skills with both staff and customers/clients
  • Complex problem-solving abilities
  • Strategic planning and performance optimisations in both structural and creative ways

Timeline

Bar Manager

Clifton Hotel
07.2023 - Current

Digital Performance Analyst

The Today Business
02.2022 - 05.2023

Duty Manager/Bar Manager

Royal Saxon
09.2021 - 02.2022

Duty Manager/Bar Manager

Prince Alfred Hotel
02.2020 - 09.2021

Restaurant Manager

Land Of Plenty
06.2019 - 02.2020

Bartender/2IC Manager

Electric Bar
01.2019 - 07.2019

Manager/Cocktail Mixologist

Sample Bar
10.2018 - 02.2019

Bar Manager

Elwood Food & Wine Bar
06.2018 - 01.2019

Bartender/Waiter

The Boatbuilders Yard
06.2017 - 06.2018

Bartender/Bussy

One Six One
11.2015 - 08.2019

Head of Despatch

Australian Council For Educational Research (ACER)
01.2015 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Monash University

Bachelor of Business - Marketing

Monash University

The Victorian Certificate of Completion -

Scotch College
Hamish Kerr