Joseph VanAken

• Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
• Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
• Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.

• Bartender and barback for various private events at the UCLA venue

• Review, analyze, and critique various screenplays and films in the early production stage
• Evaluate scripts for character development, plot structure, dialog, storyline, and marketability
• Write synopses of each script and meet with the executive producers to offer feedback on what projects to acquire

Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations. These tasks include extra, 2nd Assistant Camera (slating and camera support), and Grip Assistant (lighting and rigging setup) while also handling general production assistant duties.

• Oversaw 60+ swimmers daily and managed all aquatic safety for the facility
• Identified emergencies and ensured the safety of patrons
• Assistant swim instructor to a class of 30 swimmers
• Red Cross lifeguard and CPR-certified
• Employee of the Month July 2022

• Served high volume shifts to 100+ customers while maintaining exemplary customer service
• Multi tasked: taking orders, preparing cocktails, processing payments, keeping the bar area clean and monitoring patron alcohol intake
• Trained entry-level bartenders

• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the bar
• Ensured all bartenders had the supplies needed for the entirety of the night
• Washed and maintained all glassware
• Conducted weekly inventory

• Provide front door/in-bar security