Nicholas Abbott
Johns Island
Summary
Reliable professional with extensive experience in bartending at The Ryder Cup Bar, where I created signature cocktails and achieved impressive sales. Known for exceptional teamwork and an outgoing personality, I've been working in high-pressure environments ever since moving to Charleston, all while ensuring memorable experiences for guests.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Ryder Cup Bar
The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island, SC
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Crafted new signature cocktails for the menu, while still being able to make the classics.
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area and walk-in, spending extra time weekly to ensure beer and liquor orders are organized and easily accessible.
- Average of around $5,000 in bar sales, with $11,000 being the highest, while also making service drinks for bar servers and dining room servers, with no barback and only one other bartender.
- Bartended around 40 weddings per year with upwards of 200 guests. In charge of pulling the correct amount of beer, liquor, and wine, and also batching specialty cocktails.
Banquet Bartender
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, SC
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Worked closely with event coordinators to finalize drink menus based on client preferences and event themes, both wedding and cooperate.
- Prepared and served cocktails and beverages to guests during banquets.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of banquet events, often times having to load a van with enough product to serve nearly 600 patrons (3 2-hour waves of 200 people).
Outside Sales Representative
Empwr Solar
Charleston, SC
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Responsible for closing leads both self-generated and company-supplied.
- Canvased new areas to promote sales and growth.
- Conducted in-depth product presentations, tailored to client needs.
Office Manager / Outside Sales Representative
Brio Energy
Charleston, SC
08.2019 - 07.2020
- In charge of recruiting, hiring, and training all new reps.
- Surveyed areas and connected with new builders to be approved in their neighborhoods.
- Sold solar in-home with homeowners that made appointments.
- Helped develop a new office branch of a growing company
Education
Biology
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN12-2018
Skills
- Always on time, if not early
- Highly reliable
- Outgoing personality
- Customer service expertise
- Adaptable learner
Timeline
Bartender
The Ryder Cup Bar
11.2021 - 06.2024
Outside Sales Representative
Empwr Solar
07.2020 - 11.2021
Office Manager / Outside Sales Representative
Brio Energy
08.2019 - 07.2020
Banquet Bartender
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
02.2019 - 11.2021
Biology
University of Southern Indiana