Austin Harvey Resume
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Austin Harvey Resume

Austin Harvey
PROFESONAL SUMMARY & SKILLS
Experienced and educated in many different fields. Passion for succeeding and making a noticeable difference in any venture a nd/or
project I am apart of. Love to help people and always open to learning. I am a quick -study, team -oriented and have a superb track
record for going above and beyond. Proven Strong leadership abilities with outstanding interpersonal skills. Organized and re sponsive
with the capacity to multi -task, execute and meet deadlines consistentl y. Dependable, responsible and not afraid to prove myself
accordingly. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with an ability to relate to people on many levels. Always s miling,
genuine, compassionate, fair and most importantly, OPTIMISTIC!
o Co -Founder of a mass production Seattle based start -up company (Genuine Aromatherapy CO.) Product Production and Design,
Product Research and Development, Formulation and Testing, Negotiations, Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations (brochur es, ads,
lab els, website/Facebook page design and management, branding,) Business Administration, Shipping, Receiving and Distribution, M ass -
Production Supplier Ordering, Project Management. Sales (cold calls, door -to-door, promotional events, social media/website.)

o Casual/Fine Dining Hospitality Certified Management/Trainer, Event Planning/Sales, Advertising/Public Relations
Dual Degree (N.A.U.) Fine Dining, Casual Dining, and High Volume Nightclub Serving, Bartending and Management. Food &
Beverage Management, Restaurant Management, Catering Serving/Bartending, Customer Service, Sales Associate/Front
Desk/Data Entry, Medical Insurance Processing,

o Warehouse Management/Operations, Temp Office Work/Coordination/Event Set -Up & Preparation for City of Seattle, (TechALLIANCE)
Director's Assistant for the Seattle Annual Technology Business Luncheon over 1,000 attendees including CEO of Microsoft. Bar tended for
the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Annual Gala, Bartended for the Nordstrom Rewards Program (5 years -CITY CATERING.)

o Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, DISH, Social Media Management and Design, Mixology (alcoholic/non -alcoholic
beverages,) Mixing of essential oils and solvents. Wax handling and heavy lifting, Mass production of candles and di ffusers. Party Captain
and Assistant Event Sales Coordinator for a multi -floor dance club/restaurant. Booked, Planned, Set -up and Executed parties/events for
fortune 500 companies' events and employee parties,

WORK EXPERIENCE
Bourbon Street Pub Key West, FL August 2016 -December 2016
• Bartender/Server - Tended bar at a very high -volume dance club. Made variety of drinks for diverse people all over the World. Set -
up/breakdown of bar, inventory, cash drops and worked 14+ hour shif ts. Also work at the restaurant next door. High volume,
Open/close duties, greeted guests, served guest, cooked, cleaned and dealt with guests concerns.
Technology Alliance/ Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Seattle, WA March 2016 -May 2016
• Temp: Office Assistant & Event Coordinator - Assisted in all preparation for annual Technology Business Luncheon (CEO of
Microsoft as Speaker, with over 100 businesses and 1,200 attendees.) Coordinated logistics and specific tasks associated with Tech
Allia nce/Seattle Chamber events and projects. Office work, event set -up, preparation and coordination.
Genuine Aromatherapy, LLC December 2014 - October 2015
• Co -Creator/Distribution Manager/Sales & Marketing Coordinator/Warehouse Operator - Distribution of product (candles)
worked with a variety of essential oils and wax and formulated specific scents, colors and sizes. Created and designed produc t's
advertising essentials such as social media & webs ite. Cold calls to potential buyers and stores. Maintained a professional and genuine
customer relationships, Answered phones and processed online orders. Attended trade shows, conventions and state -wide marketing
events. Researched and developed formulas, percentages and procedures associated with all facets of this start -up company. In charge
of warehouse operations (such as but not limited to) machine and product maintenance, material ordering/negotiations, mass
production, labeling, sorting, packaging and shipping. Met deadlines and accomplished weekly/monthly goals. Overcame many
difficulties associated with the branding of a start -up company. At the end of the day, my duties at Genuine Aromatherapy, Co was
just about everything,. There were 3 of us th at had to work collaboratively, in order to make this venture successful.

Elements Therapeutic Massage Green Lake, Seattle, WA August 2012 -March 2013
• Front Desk/Sales Associate - Answered phones, handled paperwork and booked appointments while selling memberships to clients
and walk -ins. Checked clients in/out. Processed daily medical insurance claims. Data entry and scheduling. Trained new hires on
proper protocol. Designed and created “Meet our Therapists” book. Assisted in marketing/advertisi ng projects. Routinely led in
monthly membership sales
City Catering, Seattle, WA July 2011 –Dec 2016
• Bartender - Set up bar/serving stations at various catered events (weddings, banquets, receptions, parties, events, luncheons). Served
at these events and ensured all guests are drinking responsibly and having a great time. Inventory, drink/food knowledge, set -up and
breakdown and alcohol inventory.
Trulabs, LLC, Seattle, WA June 2010 –December 2014
• Project Manager/Warehouse Assistant - Created, p roduced, packaged and shipped high -end luxury products for the home. (candles,
diffusers) Met weekly production deadlines. Learned all facets of how a candle company operates. Gained the essential knowle dge
and experience that allowed me to help start Genuine Arom atherapy, Co. I did a little bit of everything.
Jillian’s (now Art Marble 21), Seattle, WA August 2011 –March 2012
• Assistant Event Sales Coordinator/Party Planner - Assisted Event Sales Coordinator in booking corporate parties/events. Made
cold calls, nego tiated rates and planned events (space layout, pricing, food/drink menu.) Party Captain Selected and supervised event
staff. Set up, server and bartended events as needed.
• Server/Bartender - Set up and served in a high volume, high energy sports environmen t (18,500 sq ft space with 2,000+ capacity).
Events included March Madness, NFL/College Football, UFC, birthday parties, corporate luncheons, etc.
Red Lobster (Darden), Flagstaff, AZ May 2006 –June 2010
• FOH Service Professional (Hourly Manager,) Bartender, Trainer - Performed all tasks associated with managing a Fortune 100
restaurant, Worked beside FOH, HOH and General Managers until my training period ended. Food/alcohol count, cash count and
drops, ope ning and closing the restaurant. Comps/returns, ensuring guest/employee satisfaction and exceeding their expectations. Ran
employee meetings, wrote schedules and ordered food/alcohol. Certified Trainer (Bartender/Server.) Trained new employees in t he
follo wing positions: Certified Trainer, Certified Bartender, Certified Server and Certified Professional. Certified Bartender/Serv er.
Made drinks for entire restaurant while serving guests in the bar area. Responsible for checkouts, cash count and monthly alc ohol
ordering.
EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ August 2005 –May 2010 Bachelors of Communications (Advertising) Bachelors
of Social and Behavioral Science (Public Relations) Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ A ugust 2004 –May 2005 Business
Major
ACHIEVEMENTS, VOLUNTEER WORK , PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Relay For Life Re presentative, Up Til Dawn St. Jude's Letter Writing Campaign Chairman, Co -founder of a Seattle -based start up
company (Genuine Aromatherapy.) Our product was sold in 12 stores including 6 in the Seattle area. Served for Fortune 100 and
500 companies, Barte nder in high -volume dance club (Key West, FL). Have helped open new franchised restaurants (Darden.)
Served in another high -tourist location (Flagstaff, AZ.) Seattle Volleyball Club, Division 4, Most Valuable Player/Champion
(2012,) Certifications of Red Lobster Front of House/Heart of House Professional Program (2008) Certifications of Red Lobster
Server/Bartender/Training Program, Five out of five (Exceeding Expectations) on all six -month performance reviews, President
(Eminent Commander) of Sigma Nu Fra ternity, Inc. Recruitment Chairman of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Inc. Sigma Nu Fraternity
Brother of the Year 2007, Athlete of the Year 2009, Construction Award 2009, Arizona Western College Football Player of the
Month, October 2004