Julian Bernard
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Goal-driven strategic leader and decisive business professional brings track record of success in start-up companies. Outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch and profitable monetization. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Head Distiller
CLAWFOOT STILLS
Ottawa, Canada
01.2016 - Current
- Sold over 1000+ units generating $50,000 in sales by personally selling to owner operators by leveraging my extensive network in the community
- Developed and executed a multi-channel market strategy by working closely with agencies, distributors, and retailers to increase brand visibility, drive sales, and foster customer loyalty across key markets
- Planned and executed 10+ events and cocktail competitions, collaborating with vendors, mixologists, and venues to create engaging brand experiences and drive customer engagement
- Collaborated with a distilling consultant in the city to develop and refine gin recipes, ensuring product quality and unique flavor profiles that align with brand identity and market demand
Head Bartender
Fauna Food+Bar
Ottawa, Canada
09.2014 - 10.2024
- Consistently recognized as a top sales employee on the bar team
- Trusted with the heaviest workload on the busiest nights
- Designed and executed weekly cocktail menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and market trends to align with guest preferences, driving a 25% increase in beverage sales
- Over 12 years of bartending and mixology experience expertly crafting cocktails and delivering high-quality service in fast-paced, high-volume settings
- Oversaw recruitment, training, and continuous development of staff, building a high-performing team and fostering a positive work culture that boosted employee retention and productivity
- Recognized for excellence in customer service, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and loyalty by resolving issues promptly and ensuring a positive guest experience
- Oversaw inventory control and management, maintaining accurate records, streamlining restocking processes, and minimizing discrepancies, leading to a 85% reduction in stock shortages
Education
Media and Communications -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON04.2012
Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Active listening
- Public speaking
- Ability to identify problems
- Analyze situations
- Develop solutions
- Collaboration
- Cooperation
- Conflict resolution
- Efficient organization
- Prioritization of tasks
- Flexibility to learn new things
- Adjust to changing environments
- Innovative thinking
- Problem-solving
- Ability to motivate
- Guide others
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Empathy
- Negotiation
- Relationship building
- Planning
- Organizing
- Trends Analysis
- Customer Acquisition
- Executing projects
Awards
- 2016, Made With Love cocktail competition, Canada’s Top Mixologist
- 2023, Riviera Negroni competition, top seller
- 2024, Best Cocktail Spirit Competition, Gold Medalist
Timeline
Founder/Head Distiller
CLAWFOOT STILLS
01.2016 - Current
Head Bartender
Fauna Food+Bar
09.2014 - 10.2024
Media and Communications -
Algonquin College
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