Thomas Rodway
Verwood,Dorset
Summary
Friendly and capable bartender with proficient communication and teamwork skills. Strong ability to handle high-pressure environments. Possess solid foundation in customer service and problem-solving, ensuring seamless and enjoyable experience for guests. Ready to contribute to positive and energetic atmosphere that enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Bar staff member
Hall and Woodhouse
Verwood, Dorset
02.2025 - Current
- Made cocktails for summer enjoyment.
- Engaged up-selling techniques, boosting sales.
- Maintained positive and friendly relationships with regular guests.
- Maintained professional knowledge about various drink recipes and offerings.
- Served high volumes of guests in a fast-paced service environment (weekends and events).
Butchers assistant
A.W Andrews Butchers
Verwood, Dorset
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted head butcher with customer service, meat preparation and cleaning routines during the Christmas period.
- supported stock checks with quick, orderly counting and recording at the busiest time of year.
Volunteer coordinator
Park Run
Verwood, Dorset
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered health and safety briefing to 30+ runners to enhance knowledge and wellbeing.
- Responded from questions from the public about the event with clear and coherent communication.
- Helped boost morale for runners on the course.
Education
A-Levels - Economics, Maths, History
Ringwood School
Ringwood, Hampshire 09.2024 - 06.2026
GCSEs - 11 GCSE's
Queen Elizabeths School
Wimborne Minster, Dorset 09.2021 - 06.2024
Skills
- Comfortable with late hours
- Beer tap operation
- Time-Efficient service
- Knowledge of drink recipes
- Verbal communication
- Bar cleaning procedures
- Team collaboration
- First aid training
Certification
Level 2: Food safety and hygiene, Teamwork and Personal Development in the community
St John's Ambulance First Aid: Bronze and Silver Certificate
Timeline
Bar staff member
Hall and Woodhouse
02.2025 - Current
Butchers assistant
A.W Andrews Butchers
12.2024 - 02.2025
A-Levels - Economics, Maths, History
Ringwood School
09.2024 - 06.2026
Volunteer coordinator
Park Run
09.2022 - 05.2023
GCSEs - 11 GCSE's
Queen Elizabeths School
09.2021 - 06.2024