River Padgett
Rock Hill
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in hospitality and veterinary care. Proven ability in crafting unique cocktails and managing bar operations while ensuring safety compliance and fostering teamwork. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining professionalism in high-pressure environments, delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Craft Cocktail Bartender
Elsie's at Kounter
Rock Hill
08.2025 - Current
- Created individualized craft cocktails tailored to our guests.
- Ensured that patrons drank responsibly by monitoring their consumption levels.
- Maintained a positive attitude while creating a unique speakeasy experience.
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Mill
Fort Mill
05.2022 - Current
- Working under the supervision of a Veterinarian, I run a full schedule of assistant appointments while also supporting the tech staff and doctors with a variety of tasks including: administering medications, vaccines, running laboratory tests, taking x-rays, collecting blood samples, providing nursing care, educating owners, maintaining records, and restraining animals.
- Staying calm while constantly staying aware of my surroundings and having great time management is important to the success of my job.
Bartender/Server/Bar Manager
The Asticou Inn
Northeast Harbor
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Seasonal Bartending for 3 seasons.
- I progressed from part time bartender/server to full time bar manager.
- Responsibilities included: ordering all wine, beer, and liquor, creating craft cocktail menus and weekly seasonal specials, tracking invoices and price changes, pricing all drinks and programming our POS system.
Bartender/Floor Manager
The Chef and the Frog
Whitevillle
11.2020 - 05.2021
- I managed a variety of tasks including bartending, events managing, hiring and interviews, serving large parties, ordering, and even cooking!
- Teamwork and independent responsibility both played a role.
Residential Counselor
Eliada Homes
Asheville
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided constant supervision to groups of at-risk adolescents in a residential setting.
- Structured and facilitated a therapeutic environment and daily routine.
- Completed required documentation to ensure safety standards were met.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology, Minors in Statistics, Economics, and Women’s Studies
Salem College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina05.2015
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Professionalism
- Conflict resolution
References
- Tiffany Richards, (910) 625-7227
- Sarah Rienhardt, (315) 243-9071
Phone
cell, (336) 842-9941
Timeline
Craft Cocktail Bartender
Elsie's at Kounter
08.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Mill
05.2022 - Current
Bartender/Floor Manager
The Chef and the Frog
11.2020 - 05.2021
Bartender/Server/Bar Manager
The Asticou Inn
05.2019 - 10.2021
Residential Counselor
Eliada Homes
02.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology, Minors in Statistics, Economics, and Women’s Studies
Salem College