Looking for a bartending position.What type of job are you looking for? I'm looking for a long term position as a bartender, in any setting. What nationality are you? Canadian What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English: proficient in spoken and written. French: I can read a menu and ask for you to pass the pepper, please. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Looking to work in the Caribbean. Not necessarily with a large expat community, however, would not be a deterrent for me. As for the why... I have enjoyed several years of working in a resort environment and all the benefits that living there holds. However I would now like to live in and be gainfully employed in an area that doesn't have snow 8 months of the year. What countries have you worked in? Canada, in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario. What countries do you have a visa to work in? As of this moment, none. What field do you currently work in? I currently work in the restaurant, bar, nightclub industry. What fields have you worked in before? I have experience working as a dog sledding guide, working in advertising and sales. What qualifications do you hold? I have provincial certification for the sales of liquor. I hold a class five drivers license. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Tough question to answer, as each are quite important in their own way. I don't think I would want an uneducated surgeon operating on me, but I don't believe that solid people skills are something a service worker can learn in school. Training for an individual position would be important. Describe the benefits of working with others The chance to have many ideas and opinions put forth, as well as being able to tap in to different skill sets and talents, are some of the many benefits. Describe the benefits of working alone Being held solely accountable for a job, and the satisfaction of being successful on an individual level. What was your worst working experience? I don't think I have had a worst working experience. There have been parts of positions that I have initially found to my disliking, however, once there is an understanding of how and why these things exist, they become more palatable. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Always be open to new opportunities. You never know what you can learn by listening and observing. Don't be afraid to take chances, of the personal nature. Learn to step outside of your comfort zone, it can be very rewarding. What unique skills do you have? I have the ability to learn and adapt quickly, in new environments and situations. I am able to view situations from many different angles. I can lead a team or work well on my own. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? One where at the end of a day, I feel a sense of satisfaction and at the beginning of the day I feel the anticipation of wanting to go to work. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? By far... the people. The ones I work with, the clients, the guests. Who else gets to meet and talk to so many interesting people, as part of their job. Everyone has a story to tell, and I find them all interesting! What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The fact that everyone thinks I started bar tending because of the movie Cocktail. When can you start? ASAP! How can potential employers contact you? By Email at DavidMGregson@gmail.com I am also available for interview by phone or Skype. Email for further details. | 
