Tom Edgar
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waiter/Bartender/Barista
McLarens on the Corner
Edinburgh, Scotland
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Suggested additional items to customers based on their preferences and needs.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Bartender
Hap Solutions Group
Edinburgh, Scotland
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Quickly had to establish rapport to new environment and colleagues.
- I worked at various venues such as BBC big weekend, Connect music festival and the Killers concert
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Head Barback/Front of House
Local Public Eatery
Kitsilano Vancouver, Canada
02.2022 - 08.2022
- In a busy water-front restaurant, with sales of up to $50,000 on summer days, I managed both front and back of house operations
- As a Barback, I anticipated bartender needs, served guests at the bar, and used my bartending experience to handle tasks behind the scenes
- The 'Front of house' role allowed me to use and further develop my excellent inter-personal and communication skills to create a positive user experience for each and every customer.
Responsible Investment Analyst
Ardevora Asset Management
London, England
06.2021 - 01.2022
- I completed a 7-month paid internship as an analyst, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced work environment
- I honed skills in teamwork, workplace etiquette, and navigating internal team dynamics
- My primary project involved creating a proxy voting interface for our company's portfolio
- This work included analysis of diversity data, developing Excel proficiency, and engaging with stakeholders through various media including emails and phone calls.
Hospitality Assistant
Off-to-Work
Various locations across Scotland
01.2019 - 04.2021
- An often-challenging role demanding adaptability and strong interpersonal abilities
- I thrive in diverse, fast-forming teams for bespoke events; striving to ensure attention to detail and prioritising client satisfaction
- These events allowed me develop skills linked to customer service, effective verbal communication, and proactive leadership within the team.
- Phone calls from customers regarding reservations or general enquiries increased confidence on the phone.
- Assisted guests by promptly responding to questions, requests and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science (with merit) -
University of Dundee
07.2023
Skills
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-Point and Outlook after completing a Microsoft course on Udemy
- Understand self and others; have completed SDI analysis to appreciate my personal drivers and approaches to conflict & completed Growth mindset training with John Rives in my Ardevora position
- Empathetic to other peoples feelings/emotions
Certification
- Assistant agent certificate
- Driving license
Accomplishments
- Education: Led a successful rugby training program for children aged 8-10yrs, planned lessons, and organised engaging activities resulting in a local tournament win. Assisted PE department in delivering gymnastics, rounders, and football lessons.
- Time & Life management: while studying full-time, able to develop expertise in a diverse range of sports including surfing, skiing, running, and touch rugby.
- Sporting: Thrive in competitive team sports, including swimming and rugby, attaining captaincy roles. Achieved national-level success in swimming and demonstrated life-saving skills through Pool Bronze Medallion.
- Endurance: Completed the Vancouver Marathon in 2022 and now strive to complete a half-ironman in 2024
References
- Zoe Wilson, Head of HR, Europe, AET Ltd, London, England, zwilson@aet-tankers.com, +44 2078 420630
- Darren Peters, Bartender, Acquafarina, Vancouver, Canada, Darren_1661@outlook.com, +1 (778) 848-7461
Timeline
Waiter/Bartender/Barista
McLarens on the Corner
09.2023 - 11.2023
Bartender
Hap Solutions Group
05.2023 - 09.2023
Head Barback/Front of House
Local Public Eatery
02.2022 - 08.2022
Responsible Investment Analyst
Ardevora Asset Management
06.2021 - 01.2022
Hospitality Assistant
Off-to-Work
01.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science (with merit) -
University of Dundee