Employment History

May 2010 (ongoing): Zest, Doncaster, bar manager
November 2009 - April 2010: Frankie & Benny's, Doncaster, head bartender/bar supervisor and bar flairer
From March 2009: Cocktail bar consultancy, creating customised cocktail menus for a range of clients within the cocktail industry
From March 2008 - March 2009: Boiler Rooms, Doncaster. Bar manager, cocktail barman and flair bartender, until its closure in Spring 2009. Consultancy for cocktail bars on cocktail choices, recipes and flairing.

From September 2007 (ongoing): Cocktail Stars, South of England. Freelance work.
Bar backing at prestigious, high-level cocktail events and shows throughout the south of England; training in flairing. I have worked on flair bars at National TV Awards and at major celebrities' cocktail events.

September 2007 - February 2008: Otford Dry Cleaners, Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent. Freelance work.
Job roles: assistant in running the business, taking responsibility for cleaning the full range of customers' garments and using all equipment.

January - August 2007: HSBC Bank, Thorne (near Doncaster). Full-time.
Job roles: Sales Adviser & Sales Floor Manager. Duties include:

• Answering HSBC customers’ queries
• Providing a full range of information about all HSBC products
• Talking with customers to sell them the best product for their needs
• Making sure all machines are working correctly

During my time with HSBC I received on-the-job training and have attended the following courses:

• Individual Review Workshop: training on discussing the customer's banking needs and offering a range of appropriate solutions
• Bank Account Plus: training on the features and benefits of HSBC's Bank Account Plus product and how to sell it
  

December 2006: Sainsbury's, Doncaster. Full-time, temporary
Role: Shop Assistant: Beers, Wines & Spirits

September 2005 - November 2006: Vue Cinemas, Doncaster. Full-time. Responsibilities included:

• Use of till and computer systems while serving customers
• Box Office
• Concessions (sales)
  
• Ushering
• Leading my own team in staff incentives
• Working with team members to keep all areas clean and safe for the public
• Dealing with customer enquiries and complaints
• Payroll
  
• Training other staff
  

February - August 2005: Vue Cinemas, Doncaster. Part-time. (Duties similar to above)

July 2005: Left school

March 21st- 23rd 2005: Transmedia, Bedford. (Sound and video engineering/recording company):

• General Assistant
• Helped set up PA, video and products for a trade show.
• Assisted with sound and video editing.