Christy Amanuel
Santry,Dublin
Summary
A freelance model versed in web, catalogue, commercials and other shoot types. Trained in commercial modelling and highly effective on catwalk to take direction from designers and maintain composure in high pressure environments.
I am also a qualified senior bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. I'm very outgoing and friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Im quite successful in delivering quality service in fast paced environments with high volumes of patrons.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Bartender
Marqette Wrights Howth Bar/Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
- I am currently working as a senior bartender in Marqette Bar in the Airport
- I Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Marqette is the busiest bar in the airport hence, most likely one of Dublin busiest bars. It's the first bar they see after passing security and it consists of a buffy style breakfast, lunch, dinner connecting it with several sections like the coffee dock, pastry section all linked with the bar throughout the restaurant.
- As a bartender in this bar, we take several orders at once which has definitely increased my ability to multitask, my confidence, speed efficiency and to be able to remember several orders at once
- I've also learnt how to make cocktails professionally by the bar manager, which has increased my knowledge in drinks.
- I also Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock with the help of my colleagues
- This is a bar that consist of customers over drinking so we had to follow alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- As a senior bar staff, I trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol. I needed to also make sure the bar was stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks and maintaining a clean bar environment
- As a senior, I tend to see regulars at the airport which cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Waitress/Bar maid
Garden Terrace Restaurant
10.2021 - 10.2022
- I was working as a waitress/barback in Garden Terrace Dublin International Airport
- There are 5 sections divided in the restaurant such as the hatch, floor, barback, barman/maid and the garden terrace outside which was also a smoking area.
- Our role is to simply rotate between these sections in the restaurant and to know each section well in order to provide the best customer service and improve efficiency
- I maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food, beverage needs and made sure of order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- I also had to remain calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Dog Sitter/ Walker
Gudog
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Around mid 2019, I started dog sitting at my house because I was still a 3rd year of university and the course I was studying was beginning to become extremely rigorous and intense. I had to study more at home and dog sitting was convenient.
- I Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick. With that, I followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens.
- I Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
- The Gudog app was quite simple, when clients needed me, they would make a request with the price set and I can simply decline or accept their request depending on my availability.
Brand Representative
Hollister
08.2017 - 02.2018
- I worked for the Brand Hollister for a year and a half as a Brand Representative/Sales Associate
- I had to organize and stock merchandise to keep necessary levels for sales demand and had to show understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
- I learned how to use the tills, learnt to collaborate with my colleagues to identify target customers to promote products and increase sales.
- In Hollister, our managers would prepare a set goal target value and would give it to the sales staff. This method works well because it gave the sales staff and I to work harder because we had an incentive which is a bonus at the end of the shift.
- I also worked as a stock associate several times when they didn't have enough associates for the stockroom. With this, I learnt how to monitor packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
Waitress
Turtle Bay Restaurant
10.2016 - 05.2017
- I worked as a full time waitress in Turtle bay restaurant in Brixton, London, UK.
- Turtle Bay was a very busy restaurant because it was at the heart of Cariban culture in south London .The happy hour cocktails was our best seeling feature which increased potential customers.
- I had to effectively learn how to multitask in this job because it consisted a rapid work efficiency with good memorization skills while dealing with different types of customers and at the same time and sometimes helping the bar within the restaurant
- I Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers and had to process orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- I was able to share knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- I was a also a fan of Caribbean food so I was able to use my extensive knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Catering Assistant
Clayton Hotel
07.2016 - 08.2016
- I worked at the Clayton hotel near Dublin International Airport for a month before I moved to London for my college degree.
- I learnt to experience a hectic kitchen environment, I was able to communicate with customers efficiently and properly prepare food and beverages in a buffet environment style location.
- I provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests and inspected catering equipment and utensils regularly to manage wear and tear.
Employer in Burger King
Burger King
09.2015 - 07.2016
- I worked in Burger king for my freshman year in West Virginia University
- I learned how to make burgers, do broilers, frying the fryers, using the registrar and expediting the food
- I was able to group strategize and learn to make objectives as a team in Burger King.
- Multitasking is essential in working in a franchise restaurant especially in a hectic environment; I was able to adjust quickly and demonstrated a strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple sections
- What I learnt at this young age being employed in Burger King was that, time management was really a significant aspect of my life and very essential to planning your daily lives.
Sales Consultant/ Sales Assistant
Blue Galexy Cosmetics
02.2014 - 06.2015
- I worked in my father's company called Blue Galexy General Trading in Dubai, UAE in the weekends and participated in the warehouse and working in the storage office of suppliers with my father.
- In the summer, I worked as a sales consultant, selling our luxury products to customers
- In this experience I was able to meet different types of customers of different ethnic backgrounds working in a hectic environment.
- I learnt to use consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services at this young age which helped with my future upcoming occupations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology And Environmental Geoscience
Birkbeck University (UCL)
London, United Kingdom 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geoscience
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia06.2016
High School Diploma -
Universal American School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates06.2015
Skills
- Multitasking
- Organizational ability
- Communication
- Menu Memorization
- Creativity
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Changing beer kegs
- Engaging personality
Accomplishments
- Academics in Universal American School of Dubai, Received an Honor awards every semester in Universal American School for a GPA over 3.2 (2011-2015)
- Honor awards, Physical education with the highest grade of 7 in the IB scale
- MVP award, Junior Varsity Basketball in Universal American School Presented by Mark Burchini
- Coaches Award, Under 14 Girls Basketball Team
- Quality achievement Award, Arabic (2010-2011)
- Quality achievement Award, Physical Education (2011-2012)
Languages
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Triginya
Proficient
C2
Amharic
Elementary
A2
English
Proficient
C2
Leadership Experience
- Teaching Assistant, SOLID ROCK CHURCH, Drogheda, Ireland, 2010, 2011, Assisted in teaching children classes at the church.
- Clean Up Assistant, RUTH LOOTAH, Al Badia Deira, Dubai, UAE, 09/04/13, Participated in a clean up Dubai trip to reduce waste and environmental degradation.
Personal Information
Nationality: Eritrea/ Ireland
Projects
GROUP 4 PROJECT, Dibba, Oman, 10/01/XX, 10/03/XX, Collaborative environmental science project in Dibba, Oman.
Tennis, basketball, swimming, horse-riding
I have a quite few hobbies that I take part in such as Tennis, Basketball, swimming and horse-riding on some occasions. I've been an athletic person since since my childhood and will always stay active and diligent in my exercises.
Timeline
Senior Bartender
Marqette Wrights Howth Bar/Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
Waitress/Bar maid
Garden Terrace Restaurant
10.2021 - 10.2022
Dog Sitter/ Walker
Gudog
07.2019 - 11.2020
Brand Representative
Hollister
08.2017 - 02.2018
Waitress
Turtle Bay Restaurant
10.2016 - 05.2017
Catering Assistant
Clayton Hotel
07.2016 - 08.2016
Employer in Burger King
Burger King
09.2015 - 07.2016
Sales Consultant/ Sales Assistant
Blue Galexy Cosmetics
02.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Geology And Environmental Geoscience
Birkbeck University (UCL)
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geoscience
West Virginia University
High School Diploma -
Universal American School
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