Nathaniel Mercer
London
Summary
Motivated professional with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to creating positive experiences. Experience in engaging with diverse groups, including children, in busy environments. Proven ability to meet deadlines while enhancing team dynamics. Interdisciplinary skills foster creativity and adaptability across roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender
The Queens Arms
London
2025.07 - 2025.12
- Served capacity of 80 customers cocktails, mixed drinks, pints, shots, and hot drinks.
- Opened and closed bar and floor using set daily checklists.
- Changed kegs, counted and organised stock, and cleaned venue thoroughly.
- Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain good relationships.
Supervisor
The East Village Cocktail Bar
Leeds
2024.09 - 2025.05
- Served customers with cocktails, mixed drinks, pints, shots, and hot drinks.
- Memorised list of 24 unique cocktails and mixed drinks.
- Opened and closed bar and floor, changed kegs, handled stock, and cleaned venue.
Assistant
ACT2 DRAMA
London
2024.08 - 2024.08
- Supervised 10-12 children during activities, maintaining a welcoming inclusive atmosphere.
- Maintained children happiness, safety, and care throughout a three-week programme.
- Organised and led creative activities, guiding children through daily routines.
- Supported a summer school of performing arts by encouraging creative participation.
PA
MORE UK LTD
London
2024.06 - 2024.06
- Used computer skills to streamline day-to-day workflow processes effectively.
- Handled calls and emails to support client communication needs.
- Coordinated client calendar scheduling for timely appointment management.
Supervisor
Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen
Leeds
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Served cocktails, mixed drinks, pints, shots, and hot drinks to customers.
- Worked shifts across gig-space rooftop bar and main bar service areas.
- Opened and closed the bar and floor while memorising drinks lists.
- Cleared glasses from tables, ran glass washing, and changed kegs.
- Took stock and maintained bar readiness between customer rushes.
Art Assistant
Rosemary Works School
London
2024.01 - 2024.01
- Help with art classes and run after-school creative clubs daily.
- Set up and clear tools and supplies for each session.
- Support children during artistic activities in classroom setting.
Key-holder, Supervisor, Sales assistant
The Funky Cellar Wine and Cheese Bar
London
2022.01 - 2023.08
- Prepared and served cocktails, mixed drinks, pints, shots, and hot beverages daily.
- Maintained stocked supplies and working bar café and store operations.
- Served customers hundreds of times daily at Spittalfields Market, Liverpool Street.
- Organised small venue tasks while communicating clearly to resolve customer issues fast.
- Opened, cleaned, and closed bar restaurant and shop as trusted keyholder.
- Acted as stand-in manager to support smooth daily service delivery.
Sales Assistant
Grace and Albert Home Goods
London
2021.07 - 2021.09
- Assisted customers with store directions and product selection choices confidently.
- Resolved customer questions and handled complaints calmly and effectively.
- Operated manual and electronic till systems accurately in a retail environment.
- Organised stock displays and promoted sales on discounted and new items.
- Decorated shop for holidays and prepared front window weekly.
Education
GCSEs -
Highams Park Secondary School
London 9 2013 - 7 2018
BTEC level 3 extended diploma - Fine Art
City and Islington College
London 9 2020 - 7 2022
BA Fine Art - Ceramics and Poetry
University of Leeds
Leeds 09/2022 - 07/2025
Skills
Communication proficiency
Patience endurance
Composure under pressure
Social perceptiveness
Hospitality ethos
Exhibitions & Publications
- 2025 (Upcoming) ‘Make No Bones’, FAHACS building, University of Leeds, Woodhouse, Leeds.
- 2023 ‘What Remains’ FAHACS Building Project Space, Woodhouse, Leeds.
- 2023 ‘MILKTEETH’ Yoga Metta, Woodhouse, Leeds.
- 2024 ‘Sounds of Shaped Silence’ (Solo Exhibition) Brotherton Library, Woodhouse, Leeds.
- 2025 University of Leeds, Website, Article.
- 2023 'Spotlight' The Gryphon Newspaper, article, Leeds, Issue 1, Vol.1.
References
- Fernanda, Cortes, Ceramic Technician, F.Cortes@leeds.ac.uk
- Nick, Thurston, Academic Tutor, N.Thurston@leeds.ac.uk
- Suzanne, Crow, 07947277820, Rosemary Works
- Robert, John, 07557668078, MOREUKLTD
- Amanda, Goodwin, 079394144355, ACT2
- Albert, 07419991470, Grace and Albert Home Goods
- Quinten, 07568099866, Funky Cellar
- Ross, 07906961735, East Village
Timeline
Bartender
The Queens Arms
2025.07 - 2025.12
Supervisor
The East Village Cocktail Bar
2024.09 - 2025.05
Assistant
ACT2 DRAMA
2024.08 - 2024.08
PA
MORE UK LTD
2024.06 - 2024.06
Art Assistant
Rosemary Works School
2024.01 - 2024.01
Supervisor
Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen
2023.09 - 2024.05
Key-holder, Supervisor, Sales assistant
The Funky Cellar Wine and Cheese Bar
2022.01 - 2023.08
Sales Assistant
Grace and Albert Home Goods
2021.07 - 2021.09
GCSEs -
Highams Park Secondary School
9 2013 - 7 2018
BTEC level 3 extended diploma - Fine Art
City and Islington College
9 2020 - 7 2022
BA Fine Art - Ceramics and Poetry
University of Leeds
09/2022 - 07/2025