Training:

Training for Intervention ProcedureS

TIPS Certified since 1999

Wine and Spirits Education Trust

Level 2 Certification in Wine and Spirits
Certification with Merit, March 2007

Tales of the Cocktail 2008

Talents:

• Soda Brewing
• Liqueur Making
• Cocktail Crafting
• Molecular Mixology
• Historical Research
• Recreation Cocktails
• Flair Bartending & Juggling
• Close-Up Magic & Card Tricks

Bar Experience:

Bartender and Organizer

Ziggurat Labs Party Planners

December 2007 - Present

• January 2008: Mad Science Party
• Under Development: Five Senses Party

On-Call Bartender

Caterstaff of Boston

June 2006 - Present

APD Bartending Services

May 2006 - Present

Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Corporate Events

• Organized a sherry tasting on two hours notice for Sigma Xi annual lecture, which attendees described as "best in 50 years"
• Caterers regularly request me by name
• Act as a resource for other bartenders
• Extremely efficient when in the weeds

Bartender

Harvard Club of Boston

June 1998 - November 2005

- Grill Bar: Casual sports bar with food service

- Commonwealth Bar: Upscale formal lounge

- Boston Room: Formal dining

- Functions

• Provided proper wine service
• Coordinated with kitchen and waitstaff
• Created new drinks to patrons' specific tastes

Other Experience:

Hebrew School Teacher

Temple B'nai Brith

September 2002 - Present

• Teach children about ethics and honesty
• Classroom management skills applicable behind bar

Team Leader

United States Census 2000

September 1999 - June 2000

• Trained and managed team of 12
• Most efficient team in the district
• Finished assignments weeks ahead of schedule
• Assisted other districts with their most challenging tasks
• Considered "best in the North Shore" by management

Personal References:

Available upon request