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Christian Bridges

Toronto,ON

Summary

Accomplished manager and educator with a track record of fostering teamwork and leadership. Expert in relationship building and conflict resolution, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and team productivity. Skilled in inventory management and educational program development, demonstrating patience, empathy, and a results-driven approach.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ferro Bar & Cafe Manager/server/bartender

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02.2021 - 03.2024
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers in a busy fast paced environment.
  • Promoted a positive work atmosphere through clear communication, teamwork encouragement, and recognition of employee achievements.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Promoted a positive work atmosphere through clear communication, teamwork and encouragement.
  • Successfully resolved customer complaints, demonstrating strong conflict resolution skills and commitment to client satisfaction.

Community Outreach Gardener and Coordinator

PACT Urban Peace Program
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • grew food and ran a food box program for those in need on a 1 achre garden.
  • worked with TDSB youth and volunteers community teaching how to grow food, plant care
  • Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools, volunteers and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
  • Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
  • Worked with residential volunteers and youth to design flower beds and container gardens.
  • Planned and designed gardens by selecting plants and layouts to create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.

Dave's Bartender/Servers

Dave's Restaurant
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Music Teacher

PACT Urban Peace Program
07.2014 - 03.2020
  • Worked with At-risk youth teaching music, Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Used Music as a form of therapy
  • Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
  • Fostered a sense of community within the program by organizing group outings, events, and team-building exercises.
  • Boosted self-esteem of youth through consistent support, encouragement, and positive reinforcement

Youth Life Coach

PACT Urban Peace Program
04.2016 - 02.2020
  • Worked with youth from TDSB and the Toronto court system to fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
  • Provided ongoing support to clients as they navigated life transitions or challenges, fostering resilience and adaptability.
  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
  • Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying client needs and develop targeted strategies accordingly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Etobicoke School of The Arts
Toronto, ON
12.2008

Life Coaching Certificate

Adler School of Phycology
Toronto, ON
04.2019

Skills

      Patience and Empathy

      Reliable and Responsible

      Team Player

        Team Leadership

        Cool Under Pressure

        Relationship Building

Accomplishments


  • $18, 000 Scholarship program to Adler school of psychology to become life coach.
  • Socan and NRJ france award winning singer songwriter.



Certification

  • Certified Life Coach, Adler School of phycology
  • WHMIS certificate
  • Working at heights certificate-workplace Safety
  • CPR Certificate- Workplace safety


Timeline

Ferro Bar & Cafe Manager/server/bartender

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02.2021 - 03.2024

Community Outreach Gardener and Coordinator

PACT Urban Peace Program
03.2020 - 10.2022

Dave's Bartender/Servers

Dave's Restaurant
02.2018 - 10.2020

Youth Life Coach

PACT Urban Peace Program
04.2016 - 02.2020

Music Teacher

PACT Urban Peace Program
07.2014 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Etobicoke School of The Arts

Life Coaching Certificate

Adler School of Phycology

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