Bartender, Manager, ServerWhat type of job are you looking for? Bartender job with management responsibilites What nationality are you? American (United States) What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English - fluent Tagalog - proficient What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Manila, Phillipines What countries have you worked in? United States What field do you currently work in? Food and Beverage - Bartender at a high volumne airport restuaurnat What fields have you worked in before? Every aspect of Food and Beverage from Manager to Server to Bartender...thirty years experience What qualifications do you hold? Certificates in Hospitality management, Bar and restaurant management courses with the Radisson and Marriot hotels...Tips p Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Well honestly I have met many people who have college degrees that have no idea how things work in the real world, book smart but no common sense...I think both is important but i will take experience over a piece of paper anytime. Describe the benefits of working with others Well, interacting and working together for a common goal and then seeing that goal realized is very satisfying and hopefully profitable. Describe the benefits of working alone I don't see any benefits of working alone, but that would depend on the position...maybe a programmer that needs his space and own environment What was your worst working experience? Working alone as a programmer! Im a people person who likes to be around others who share a common goal What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Keeping my mouth shut and listening to others... What unique skills do you have? Im incredibly patient person who has the ability to put myself in other peoples shoes and listen to there problems and work on a solution together for a common goal. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? working with people that share a common goal and understand real "Service" and how to give it to you customer What are the most interesting aspects of your field? People, I work with people from all over the world. Funny but we all have the same wants and needs... What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Stubborn individuals who resist change. Change is inherent to life...You either change or get left behind. Please replace this with a question of your own How would it be possible for a middle aged man to work and thrive in the Philippines looking for a change in life... How can potential employers contact you? Allan Dowd 35 Benton Ct. Sterling Va, 20166 571-225-2741 | 
