Abdi Abdullahi
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Seasoned bar professional with 10+ years of combined experience in high-volume bartending and promotions. Skilled in crafting signature cocktails, delivering exceptional customer service, and driving sales through energetic upselling and crowd engagement. Proven track record of thriving in fast-paced environments, building loyal clientele, and boosting venue revenue via creative promotional events and nightlife marketing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
MKT
Edmonton, AB
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Promotions Manager / Bartender
Home & Away
Edmonton, AB
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations and social media campaigns.
- Created and implemented external and internal communications strategies for key company initiatives.
- Developed contests and sweepstakes rules, contracts and revenue-generating strategies.
Promotions Manager
Beercade
Edmonton, AB
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Scheduled parties, banquets or sporting events and allocated optimal staff and resources to properly execute.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers and other staff members to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Bartender
The Pint Off Whyte
Edmonton, AB
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Bartender
The Billiard Club
Edmonton, AB
11.2014 - 03.2015
Education
High School Diploma -
McNally High School
Edmonton, ABBachelors - Finance
MacEwan University
Edmonton, ABTimeline
Bartender
MKT
08.2023 - 10.2025
Promotions Manager / Bartender
Home & Away
03.2022 - 09.2023
Bartender
The Pint Off Whyte
02.2021 - 06.2021
Promotions Manager
Beercade
06.2016 - 02.2019
Bartender
The Billiard Club
11.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
McNally High School
Bachelors - Finance
MacEwan University