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Matt Eaton

Summary

Adaptable, dedicated, collaborative. Working in the hospitality industry for over 10 years, has equipped me with tools to support my team and cultivate relationships with guests while making the business a main focus. I am interested in being part of a team that I can be honored to support, as well as privileged to visit.

Work experience

03/2022Present

Bartender

Redwing Bar & Grill
  • High volume, neighborhood bar atmosphere.
  • Success based primarily on cultivating relationships with guests and staff.
Summer '22Summer '23

Bartender

Dolly's at Hoxton Square
  • Developed a familiarity with cocktail families that allowed for curated guest experiences.
  • Integral part of a team that kept Dolly's on the list of Eater's "Hottest Bars in San Diego" for the duration of operation.
04/202101/2022

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION/ EVENT COORDINATOR

Seven Grand
  • Executed upwards of ten, unique consumer and staff focused experiences a month, requiring expert level knowledge of each brand represented. 
  • Created weekly cocktails that highlighted various brands being featured.
04/202003/2021

Manager of Inventory and Consumer Activations

The Bottle House - South Park
  • Deep knowledge of sales strategies and product knowledge applied to ensure quality offerings to build consumer confidence.
  • Established, developed and maintained relationships with brand ambassadors and distributors from various branches of the beverage industry to create optimal outcomes for all parties involved. 
08/201803/2020

BARTENDER

Seven Grand
  • Utilized my desire to "roll up my sleeves" and with a hunger for knowledge and an enthusiasm to work hard, was promoted to bartender in just over a year. 
  • Used my platform as a bartender at one of the premier bars in San Diego to branch out and network with other bars to add an "industry friendly" persona to our venue.
01/201607/2019

LEAD SERVER

Harvest from the Patio Group
  • Started as a cashier and worked my way up to lead server and trainer of new hires.
  • Developed experience under top tier management to develop communication skills in ways that make guests excited about old favorites and open minded about stepping out of their comfort zone. 

Education

07/200701/2011

B.A. - Education

La Sierra University

La Sierra University, Riverside, CA -- AS, 2009

08/200407/2006

Leadership and Education Certification

Souls West Vocational School for Outreach and Leadership

Souls West Vocational School for Outreach and Leadership, Scottsdale, AZ - 04-06'