1. John O’Donnell
10217 Rosehill Rd. Lenexa, KS 66215
Phone: (913) 226-5463 E-Mail:johnny.odonnell89@gmail.com
Objective
Seeking a career in sales and marketing in a consumer-products driven industry
Experience
Mio Italian Trattoria, Sales Associate/Bartender/Server Leawood, Kansas February 2013 – Present
 Learned an array of vitners, vintages and varietals to proficiently describe and sell Italian and domestic wines
 Developed a rapport with guests in order to pair a specific wine to particular tastes
 Co-created cocktail list presently in use
 Built relationships with clientele inside and outside of the work environment
 Helped organize events for special wine tastings and food pairings
 Established pars for liquor and wines based on popularity and sales
 Built a returning bar clientele to increase customer counts
Bullwinkles, Manager Lawrence, Kansas November 2011 – May 2013
 Oversaw daily operations including inventory, beverage costs, selection, development and performance of employees
 Created promotional events and contests through social media to promote certain brands such as Jagermeister and UV Vodka
 Conducted bar training for newly hired employees and delegated tasks to staff to maximize resources
 Developed a specialty cocktail list and implemented new products to increase sales and create a brand for the bar
 Measured performance of bar and created solutions to drive profits, including pricing fluctuations, promotions, and firing of
underperforming employees
 Comprehensive knowledge of inventory on hand, drink mechanics, and drink pricing
 Ensured bar guests were satisfied with their experience
Education
University of Kansas August 2008 – December 2013
Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology with a Major 3.4 GPA.
Evaluated data as assistant researcher to graduate teaching assistant for an Evolutionary Psychology forum 2012
Worked full time managing a local bar from 2011-2013 while maintaining a 3.0 GPA
Skills
Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments with the ability to think quickly and navigate difficult situations successfully
Computer: proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Proficient with Aloha Point of Sale Systems