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Work History
Education
Skills
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Mark Susano

Langley,Canada

Summary

Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Jess' Fine

Bar Manager
07.2025 - 10.2025

Job overview

  • Oversaw daily bar operations, ensuring high service standards and compliance with health regulations.
  • Trained and mentored staff on cocktail preparation, customer service, and inventory management.
  • Introduced new cocktails, increasing drink sales by 25%. Later developed a new cocktail list with the Restaurant Manager in order to drive more sales.


Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill

Bartender
08.2024 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Prepared and maintained mise en place, ensuring all the ingredients, juices, syrups and tools are ready for peak service times.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining cleanliness and organization at the bar area.

Food by Fanta

Bartender/Server
02.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences in high-volume bar and restaurant settings by crafting quality cocktails, managing multi-table sections, and ensuring prompt, friendly service to drive repeat business and increase tips by 20%.
  • Lead the serving team through our Mother’s Day event, hosting over 200+ customers in rotation, ensuring all tables have been taken care of and guided through the 5 course set meal.

DTM Auto

Inside Sales Administrator
10.2021 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Conducted market research using social media for lead generation and identified prospects: increasing sales revenue by 18% over previous year’s annual revenue.
  • Handled internal and external communications with structured reports through Ebay and Microsoft Office.

Pacific Bottleworks Company

Sales Developer/Delivery Specialist B2B
03.2021 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Reinstated over 800 dormant accounts during post-Covid19 restriction: increasing our sales volume by 20% per week.
  • Designed weekly marketing emails displaying current promotions and new products: boosting engagement by 33% with new and established business accounts.

Ledcor

Pre-Construction Specialist D2D
02.2020 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Executed 80% base target of customer acquisition in multiple territories and some above 90% penetration.
  • Conducted high quality customer service and product knowledge about the Telus Fiber Optic Project to homeowners in order to retain and bring in new customers.

Kin Thai

Server
10.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Provided attentive and knowledgeable service in a fast-paced restaurant, expertly recommending traditional dishes and drink pairings, including Thai-inspired cocktails, to enhance guest satisfaction and boost sales.

Ledcor Technical Services

Sr. Sales Representative/ Acting Location Manager D2D
01.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Acted as Location Manager for 2 months and mentored a team of 8 Sales Representatives.
  • Lead systemized sales training covering negotiation skills, product knowledge, and customer relations skills.

Lite Access Technologies Inc.

Fibre Optic Technician
07.2017 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Utilized OTDR, power meters, and fusion splicers to troubleshoot and repair fibre links with high precision and minimal downtime.
  • Installed, spliced, tested, and maintained fibre optic cables and networks for residential, commercial, and industrial clients, ensuring optimal signal strength and low loss readings.

Vesta Properties

Framer/Skilled Labourer
06.2016 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Installed doors, windows, subfloors, and roof trusses, ensuring proper alignment and structural integrity.
  • Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and skid steers to support framing and material handling on active job sites.

Ban Chok Dee Thai Cuisine Limited

Server
01.2017 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Maintained expert knowledge of traditional Thai dishes, ingredients, and cultural dining etiquette to enhance the guest experience and build customer loyalty.
  • Efficiently managed multiple tables during peak hours, ensuring timely food delivery, drink refills, and accurate order handling using POS systems.

Beatnik’s Bistro

Line Cook
10.2015 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Worked all stations including grill, sauté, fry, and prep, demonstrating versatility and the ability to adapt during peak service hours.
  • Communicated clearly with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to ensure timely ticket completion and accommodate special dietary needs.

Willoughby Elementary School

Track & Field Coach
09.2012 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Fundraised over $2500 for new track & field equipment for students throughout my career as a coach.
  • Strategically built and catered drills for each student in the track and field team, resulting in our most successful year in school history with 38 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals in June 2013.

Education

Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia
Langley, BC

VSA License
07.2020

University Overview

BC Government
Vancouver, BC

Security Worker License
01.2019

University Overview

R.E. Mountain Secondary School
Langley, BC

Dogwood Certificate
06.2016

University Overview

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Staff training
  • Bar management
  • Inventory management
  • Team player attitude
  • CRM software
  • Excellent communication
  • Training and mentoring

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bar Manager
Jess' Fine
07.2025 - 10.2025
Bartender
Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill
08.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender/Server
Food by Fanta
02.2023 - 06.2023
Inside Sales Administrator
DTM Auto
10.2021 - 10.2022
Sales Developer/Delivery Specialist B2B
Pacific Bottleworks Company
03.2021 - 07.2021
Pre-Construction Specialist D2D
Ledcor
02.2020 - 08.2020
Server
Kin Thai
10.2019 - 02.2020
Sr. Sales Representative/ Acting Location Manager D2D
Ledcor Technical Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
Fibre Optic Technician
Lite Access Technologies Inc.
07.2017 - 12.2017
Server
Ban Chok Dee Thai Cuisine Limited
01.2017 - 06.2017
Framer/Skilled Labourer
Vesta Properties
06.2016 - 07.2017
Line Cook
Beatnik’s Bistro
10.2015 - 09.2016
Track & Field Coach
Willoughby Elementary School
09.2012 - 06.2015
BC Government
Security Worker License
R.E. Mountain Secondary School
Dogwood Certificate
Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia
VSA License
Mark Susano