KEVIN KENT
Police officer
Arima
Summary
Reliable Police Officer dedicated to saving lives, increasing community safety, and decreasing crime rates. Brings many years of street-level policing to protecting citizens. Dedicated to maintaining public safety through proactive community engagement. Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus. Friendly bar manager offers resource management, quality standard enforcement and bar supervision expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Diligent and customer-oriented individual with several years of hands-on experience managing and supervising bar operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Director /Assistant Event Coordinator
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
Port Of Spain
11.2023 - Current
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Ensured accurate inventory of all food and beverage items in the bar.
- Attended and participated in industry events.
- Conducted post-event evaluations by collecting data from attendees about their experience at the event.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Maintained a high level of product knowledge about wine, spirits, beer and cocktails.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Improve Executives expectation by 15%
Police Officer
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
Port Of Spain
08.2019 - Current
- Enforced laws and ordinances related to state statutes or local regulations.
- Preserved crime scenes by securing areas from contamination until investigators arrived on scene.
- Developed relationships within the community by attending neighborhood meetings or other civic functions.
- Assisted with crowd control during special events such as concerts or sporting events.
- Attended to emergency calls and responded to incidents in a timely manner.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
Bar Manager
Rouge Sport Bar
Buccoo
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Oversee the bar display to maximize functionality and attractiveness.
- Train new and existing employees in the art of tending and efficient bar.
- Enhance the guest experience through positive and friendly interaction.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Delegate duties and tasks to staff to meet objectives and maximize resources.
- Ensure stock is correctly rotated and stored to reduce wastage.
- Monitor and order supplies.
- Maintain regular communication with staff and management through meetings and discussions.
- Generate and present financial reports.
- Plan and implement systems to maximize sales and revenue.
- Maintained a clean work area with appropriate safety standards according to health regulations.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up glasses and bar equipment and restocking items.
- Managed stock levels of all alcoholic beverages available at the bar.
Head Bartender /Assistant Bar Manager
Royal Princes Casino/ NEXT NIGHT CLUB
San Fernando
02.2017 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Next Night Club.
- Maintain regular communication with staff and management through meetings and discussions.
- Conducted a monthly inventory.
- Maintained a consistent, regular attendance record.
- Delegate duties and tasks to staff to meet objectives and maximize resources.
- Ensure stock is correctly rotated and stored to reduce wastage.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
Head Bartender
Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort
Lowlands
02.2013 - 01.2017
- Greeting guests in a timely and professional manner.
- Received beverage orders from the wait staff and delivered beverages to the guests.
- Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions.
- Carefully followed safety and sanitation policies, handling food and beverages.
- Poured drinks using a standard pour, according to specifications.
- Ensured that liquor was secured at the end of the shift.
- Manage bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons are billed, and all cash is properly accounted for.
- Verified that guests at the bar are of legal age.
- Notified management of ordering needs (liquor, beer, wine, paper goods, etc.).
- Conducted a monthly inventory.
- Maintained a consistent, regular attendance record
- Lowlands, Tobago
Bar Manager
Cruz Night Club
Crown Point
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Cleaned, mopped bar area
- Conducted monthly inventory
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report
- Notified management of ordering needs
- Cleaned shelving, mixers, cups, blenders and soda guns
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties.
Sales Clerk
Detour Stores
Golf City Mall
11.2008 - 05.2009
- Company Overview: Golf City Mall, Tobago.
- Responded to all customers' inquiries thoroughly and professionally.
- Greeting customers in a timely fashion, while quickly determining their needs.
- Provided accurate information about products and services to customers.
- Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels and resolve item issues.
Technician
Integrated Fire and Technology
Arima
06.2007 - 03.2008
- Company Overview: Safety and Fire Equipment Services
- Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly
- Safety and Fire Equipment Services
- Operated specialized diagnostic tools used to identify system faults.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
Education
Certificate - Defensive Tactics & Arrest Techniques
INTER ANGENCY TASK FORCE
San Joan, Trinidad And Tobago07-2023
Certificate - Response To Active Shooter
INTER AGENCY TASK FORCE
San Joan, Trinadad And Tobago07-2023
Graduate Certificate - Boat Master III
Caribbean Fisheries Training And Development Insti
Chaguaramas04-2023
Graduate Certificate - Guard And Emergency Firearms & Tactics Training
Trinidad And Tobago Police Academy
Garden Road, San Juan08-2022
Graduate Certificate - IG SAUER P229 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL
Trinidad And Tobago Police Academy
St James Police Academy09-2019
Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute - Food & Beverage Management
Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute
Mount St George Tobago12-2013
Diego World Class Bartending Champion - Basic Bartending
Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort
Tobago04.2012
Electrical Metal Industries Company Limited - Building Electrical
Electrical Metal Industries Company Limited (MIC)
La Joya, Tacarigua, Trinidad08.2008
Civilian Conservation Corps. - Architectural And Building Sciences
Civilian Conservation Corps.
Arima01.2008
Guico Secondary School - General Studies
Guico Secondary School
Sangre Grande, Trinidad01.2006
Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute - Basic Bartending
Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute
Mount St George,TobagoSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Passion for customer satisfaction
- Communication skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Self-defense tactics
- Community engagement
- Background investigations
- Critical thinking
- Search and seizure procedures
- Cocktail development
- Foodservice management
- Customer relationship building
- Team leadership
- Menu development
- Customer service
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bar Director /Assistant Event Coordinator
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
11.2023 - Current
Police Officer
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
08.2019 - Current
Bar Manager
Rouge Sport Bar
04.2017 - 01.2019
Head Bartender /Assistant Bar Manager
Royal Princes Casino/ NEXT NIGHT CLUB
02.2017 - 03.2017
Bar Manager
Cruz Night Club
04.2013 - 09.2015
Head Bartender
Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort
02.2013 - 01.2017
Sales Clerk
Detour Stores
11.2008 - 05.2009
Technician
Integrated Fire and Technology
06.2007 - 03.2008
Certificate - Defensive Tactics & Arrest Techniques
INTER ANGENCY TASK FORCE
Certificate - Response To Active Shooter
INTER AGENCY TASK FORCE
Graduate Certificate - Boat Master III
Caribbean Fisheries Training And Development Insti
Graduate Certificate - Guard And Emergency Firearms & Tactics Training
Trinidad And Tobago Police Academy
Graduate Certificate - IG SAUER P229 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL
Trinidad And Tobago Police Academy
Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute - Food & Beverage Management
Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute
Diego World Class Bartending Champion - Basic Bartending
Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort
Electrical Metal Industries Company Limited - Building Electrical
Electrical Metal Industries Company Limited (MIC)
Civilian Conservation Corps. - Architectural And Building Sciences
Civilian Conservation Corps.
Guico Secondary School - General Studies
Guico Secondary School
Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute - Basic Bartending
Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute
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