Amanda Howe
Carson City & Las Vegas ,NV
Summary
Innovative bartender with over 15 years in the industry known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in mixology, customer engagement, and cash handling. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring exceptional service and positive gaming and bar experiences for all patrons.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Gaming Bartender
Dotty's
Reno, NV
03.2025 - 09.2026
- Delivered food and beverage service in a fast-paced video poker bar, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Mastered gaming promotions and enrolled new guests in player's card program to enhance customer engagement.
- Executed jackpot payouts and processed voucher ticket cash-ins in compliance with NV gaming control board regulations.
Fine Dining Bartender and Server
Chart House
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Bartender and food server in a fine dining steak and seafood restaurant.
- Boosted revenue through exceptional service that fostered guest satisfaction.
- Leveraged knowledge of food and beverage items to upsell and enhance guest dining experience.
Banquet Bartender and Server
Omni Montelucia Hotel
Scottsdale , AZ
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Prepared and served a variety of cocktails for banquet events.
- Served food during high profile banquets, using white glove and synchronized service.
- Applied extensive knowledge of fine wines, cocktails, and liquors to elevate guest experiences.
Bartender/Bev Cart
Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club
Scottsdale , AZ
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Functioned as bartender, server and beverage cart providing efficient service in a fast-paced casual public golf course environment.
- Provided food and beverage service to golfers at a busy Scottsdale golf course.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area during shifts.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NVSkills
- Gaming bartender experience
- High-volume service
- Craft cocktails
- Wine knowledge
- POS
- Cash management
- Bartender
- Server experience
- Guest first mentality
- Upselling techniques
- Customer engagement
- POS systems
- Inventory control
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Responsible alcohol service
- Expert mixologist
- Payment processing
Certification
- Food Handler's Certificate
Southern Nevada Health Department
2026 - Alcohol awareness card
2023 - Non Gaming Card
LVMPD
2026 - Gaming registration
Nevada Gaming Control Board
2025
Timeline
Gaming Bartender
Dotty's
03.2025 - 09.2026
Fine Dining Bartender and Server
Chart House
01.2023 - 02.2025
Banquet Bartender and Server
Omni Montelucia Hotel
08.2022 - 08.2024
Bartender/Bev Cart
Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club
09.2019 - 08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Western Nevada College