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Melody Idakaar

Costa Mesa

Summary

Professional hospitality expert with skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized environment. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons. Joining DLS is the next step in my customer-oriented career as I seek to share in the values of energy, fun, and efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

BBC/ DLS
01.2023 - Current
  • Serving mixed drinks, beer, wine at music venues, festivals, art events, etc
  • Maintaining clean and orderly bar
  • Concessions
  • Event set up and tear down

Liquor Rep/ Promo Model

Push Agency
01.2015 - Current
  • Serving liquor samples and giving out swag at events and bars to create brand awareness
  • Represented and promoted new liquors by Crown Royal, Patron, Ciroc Vodka, etc
  • Making mixed drinks and sharing cocktail recipes with bar patrons
  • Event set up and tear down

Barefoot Wine Rep

Geometry Global
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Served various wines and wine cocktails at music /sporting events, festivals, and fundraisers
  • Increased sales and brand awareness of new products, gave out swag
  • Event set up and tear down, documenting sales and customer interactions

Liquor Brand Ambassador

360 Events
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Serving wine, beer, cider, hard liquor and mixers while creating brand awareness at events and bars
  • Distributing new beer and liquor products to bars and venues while educating bartenders and staff

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Filmmaking

Tufts University/ SMFA
Boston, MA
05-2009

Skills

  • Customer service
  • POS experience
  • Catering experience
  • CPR certified
  • Accountable
  • Leadership skills
  • NVC (Nonviolent communication) skills
  • Beginner Spanish, Japanese, German

Timeline

Bartender

BBC/ DLS
01.2023 - Current

Barefoot Wine Rep

Geometry Global
01.2016 - 01.2019

Liquor Rep/ Promo Model

Push Agency
01.2015 - Current

Liquor Brand Ambassador

360 Events
01.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Filmmaking

Tufts University/ SMFA
Melody Idakaar