Elizabeth Crooks
Redding
Summary
Recent graduate and bartender with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Dublin's Sports Grill
Isla Vista
06.2025 - Current
- Designed and crafted cocktails tailored to customer preferences and recipes.
- Managed bar area operations, including menu development, inventory control, and compliance.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Monitored alcohol consumption to prevent over-intoxication and underage drinking.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints professionally to maintain positive relationships.
Intern and Freelance Writer
Edible Santa Barbara Magazine
Santa Barbara
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Interviewing local businesses, creating media and writing, producing social media trend reports.
Chair of Isla Vista Arts Board
Associated Students, UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Leading (and hiring) representatives of Isla Vista Arts organizations (e.g. WORD magazine, IV Live) in approving the legal use of student fees for artistic enrichment opportunities for UCSB students.
Social Media and Production Intern
Common Ground Berlin
Berlin
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked under Peabody Award winning journalist and former NPR correspondent Soraya Sarhaddhi Nelson to promote and assist production of the Common Ground Berlin podcast.
Barista/Shift Lead
Caje Coffee Roasters
Isla Vista
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided direct supervision of other employees while providing speedy and quality service to customers and their food and beverage requests.
Barista/Shift Lead
From the Hearth Kitchen and Pie Shop
Shasta Lake
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Memorized 50+ coffee, tea, and smoothie beverage recipes and completed customers' food orders swiftly, efficiently, and according to food safety regulations.
- Provided on-the-job training for new hires and performed basic maintenance on coffee equipment.
Education
B.A. - Sociology, Professional Writing Minor (Journalism)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara07.2025
Skills
- Engaging personality
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
- Analysis and research
- Content creation
- Basic latte art experience
Awards
- Dean's List Scholar
- John Arnold Scholarship recipient for study abroad in Czech Republic
Affiliations
- Dance performer at UCSB
- Professional theatre performance with Prague Shakespeare Company
Certification
- Responsible Beverage Service
- CPR
- Food Handler's
Accomplishments
- Dean's List Scholar
- John Arnold Scholarship for study abroad
Timeline
Bartender
Dublin's Sports Grill
06.2025 - Current
Intern and Freelance Writer
Edible Santa Barbara Magazine
03.2025 - 06.2025
Social Media and Production Intern
Common Ground Berlin
06.2024 - 08.2024
Chair of Isla Vista Arts Board
Associated Students, UC Santa Barbara
10.2023 - 09.2024
Barista/Shift Lead
Caje Coffee Roasters
10.2022 - 04.2023
Barista/Shift Lead
From the Hearth Kitchen and Pie Shop
09.2020 - 08.2021
B.A. - Sociology, Professional Writing Minor (Journalism)
University of California, Santa Barbara