Nora Grusk has experience in sales, marketing, bartending, and coaching. She holds an Associate's Degree from Illinois Valley Community College and has worked in various roles for breweries and restaurants in Arizona, including Wren House Brewing, Postino Winecafe, Huss Brewing Company, and BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse. Her areas of expertise include developing rapport, communication, problem solving, and multitasking.

1. Nora Grusk
2715 N 25th
St
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
815.252.3249 nora.grusk@gmail.com
Career Summary
Graduate of Illinois Valley Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Sciences and
former student-athlete at North Park University – Chicago. Woman ready for a new challenge and
position in the marketing and sales industry.
Areas of expertise include:
 Developing Rapport
 Positive Attitude
 Communication
 Problem Solving
 Multitasking
 Sense of Urgency
Professional Experience
Wren House Brewing
Sales and Events/Bartender June 2015- Present
Hired to help develop and promote a brand new local brewery from past experience.
 Creating and maintaining accounts, handling keg orders and deliveries
 Operate tasting room autonomously, including opening, closing, and cleaning
 Organizing and participating in all off-site events
 Organizing all taproom events
 Educate patrons on all of Wren House beers
Postino Winecafe
Server September 2014 –August 2015
Hired to help open a booming restaurant chain. Quickly promoted to the training team with
managerial duties and permissions
 Supervisory tasks include floor management, customer interactions and cash outs
 Serve tables in community-style work environment that promotes teamwork
 Responsible for training new employees
 Tasked with handling deliveries and regular opening duties
 Required to learn expansive beer and wine list, including descriptions and pairings
Huss Brewing Company – Tempe, Arizona
Bartender April 2014 – June 2015
Hand-picked to work with up-and-coming brewery to both staff the tap room and encourage
growth of customer base
 Handle transactions, including daily deposits
 Operate tasting room autonomously, including opening, closing and cleaning
 Educated patrons on various beers, both Huss and other breweries
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse – Chandler, Arizona
Server October 2007 – August 2010, February 2011 – April 2014
Hired to serve guests. Later promoted to training server and consistently asked to work special
events and dinners
 Regularly handle cash transactions

2.  Thrive in extremely high-paced and hectic environment
 Looked to by co-workers to take charge in chaotic situations
 Take time outside of work to discuss products with leaders and brewers in order to extend
professional knowledge and guest service skills
 Trusted by leaders in the oversight of shifts and the training of new employees
Fusion Volleyball Club – Oglesby, Illinois
Assistant Coach January 2004 – October 2007
Hired as an assistant coach for a youth volleyball program on seasonal basis. Also coached a
grade school volleyball team separate from the club
 Instructed players in fundamental skills
 Worked with wide range of ages
 Focused on developing sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership qualities
 Coached regional runner-up
Education
Associates Degree, Illinois Valley Community College
 Received May 2005