1. Nina Zabrodina
720 East 32nd street, apt. A4, Brooklyn, NY 11210
111ninus@gmail.com / tel.: +1 415 316 7164
www.facebook.com/Ninus111
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a permanent (preferred), full time (or part time) bartending position within a
professional, cheerful and friendly team, where I could implement my skills, talents and my unique personality to
express and evolve as a professional, whilst providing excellent service to customers and contributing to the success
of the company.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Energetic, vibrant personality that is result and detail oriented, as well as self-
motivated team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Enthusiastic and flexible, well traveled
with extensive international and intercultural adaptability. Client’s need is always a paramount for me. I am very
loyal, tenacious and focused, a friendly and devoted team player.
POS: Aloha, Micros, Maitre’D, Open Table
Languages: Russian / Ukrainian – native, English – fluent, Spanish – conversational
Other skills: Public (microphone) speaking, EFR and CPR, touch typing / computer skills
Relevant EXPERIENCE:
August 2015 - Present Bartender, Club Bar and Grill, Madison Square Garden,
New York City
December 2014 – September 2015 Server, McGarry’s Pub and Restaurant, New York City
September 2013 – November 2014 Hostess, Opaque Dining in the Dark, San Francisco
April 2013 – November 2014 Bartender / server, Fuzio Universal Bistro, San Francisco
December 2011 - January 2013 Server/ Bartender, SOMA Inn Cafe, San Francisco
May 2005 – May 2007 Bar Waitress/Barista/Karaoke Host, Carnival CruiseLines, Miami
September 2004 – April 2005 Waitress, Yakitoria Japanese Restaurant, Kiev Ukraine
April 2004 – September 2004 Bar Staff Trainer / Administrator / Bartender,
Crazy Mama Rock’n’Roll Café, Kiev, Ukraine
December 2003 – February 2004 Bartender, Ipanema Beach Night Club, Barcelona, Spain
May 2001 – November 2003 Bartender, Promoted to Senior Bartender / Bar Staff Trainer in December
2001; Cocktail Bar 111, Kiev, Ukraine
Responsibilities and skills included, but not limited to:
* Greeting, seating, taking orders, serving guests maintaining 7+ steps of service
* Organizing, setting up and breaking down the bar and adjacent dining areas
* Placing to go orders and processing payments through POS system
* Stocking ice, liquor, beer, wine, glassware, changing beer kegs for efficient shift work flow
* Free pouring / jigger use / bar flair
* Ensuring cleanliness of working space (bar, service stations) up to health codes and standards
* Training new staff members by implementing company policies and procedures
* Catering / bartending for private parties
* Maintaining the positive working atmosphere and team spirit
* Building relations with customers by learning and remembering their preferences

2. PROFILE: My experience has taught me the importance of high-quality, timely and efficient client service for the
overall success of a company, which, together with my passion for service, my strong team-oriented attitude and will
to learn, has allowed me to show successful results and exceed customers’expectations in the past years.
I can be a strong asset to any company focused on providing the best customer service.
Letters of reference, bartending certificate, Food Handler’s Certificate, TIPS and TEAM certificate can be provided
upon request.
My availability is flexible.
I will be happy to introduce myself personally at an interview whenever you deem it convenient.
REFERENCES:
Dwayne Getter, manager, Club Bar and Grill, Madison Square Garden, NYC tel: (212) 465 6616
Caitlin Burke, co-worker, McGarry's Pub and Restaurant, NYC tel: (646) 696 9575
Alex Mendioro, manager, Opaque Dining in the Dark, San Francisco tel: (415) 424 2348
Ken Valencia, general manager, Fuzio Universal Bistro, San Francisco tel: (415) 722 7604