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Welcome to MartiniMark.com

April 24th, 2010

Mark  W. Turck

2017 River Reach Dr.

Naples, FL  34104

845-665-6792

Martinimark1@yahoo.com

Experience

 

8/07-present  Piccolo Paese and
                Piccolo Due Ristorante

 
5 State Route 52 East
Liberty, NY   845-292-7210

Responsibilities:

Assisted in
opening a new restaurant and bar.
Creation of exotic martini list.
Servicing all drinks for the restaurant.
                 
                          
4/01-9/06     Bar Manager/ Bar Chef

   Baleen Bar @ La Playa Beach and
Golf Resort
9861 Gulfshore Drive
Naples Fl  
   

Responsibilities:

 
(1) ordering, inventory, & stocking of all liquor & miscellaneous bar accoutrements for hotel including banquets, private club, & tiki bar, (2) scheduling of bar staff, (3) creation & implementation of drink programs/specials & wine lists


Accomplishments:

-Increased gross revenue by 30% on average each year by:

  *Created multiple custom Martini recipes
   
and menu

 *Managed creation of exotic drink menus
-Planned events/outings for function party guests (wedding, corporate)
-Managed wine list of 300 wines, 280 liquors, & 13 beers
-Attained a following of approximately 200 people
 
 
1/97-3/01     Outside Sales Representative

Boarshead
617 Enterprise Avenue
Naples , Fl
 

Responsibilities:

managed territory of over (1) 20 supermarkets, (2) 20 restaurants, (3) 3 luxury hotels (2 Ritz Carltons, The Registry)




Accomplishments:
 
-Opened 10 new Publix supermarkets with coordinating events to boost brand awareness & customer loyalty
-Leading in sales by anticipating customer's changing/evolving needs as well as the successful launch of new products
-Grew revenue incrementally through sales of corporate events
 
1/93-11/96   Bar Manager

Lely Resort Golf and Country Club
8004 Lely Resort Drive
Naples , Fl
 

Responsibilities:

-Managed both public and private club bars
-Scheduled all bar employees (6 people)
-Supervised operations of 75 seat restaurant
-Managed ordering & stock of 150 liquors and 200 wines
 Accomplishments:

-Created new revenue stream through creation of custom coolers and menus for golf events

                      -20% quarterly increase in revenue

year over year

1/92-1/93    Bartender
 
MGM Grand Hotel
9500 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas , NV

Responsibilities:

Bartended for service bar, tiki bar, casino bars, & private functions

 
1/90- 1/93   Food & Beverage
                  Storeroom Clerk

                                  Sheraton Hotel
                                  777
Polk Avenue
                                  Houston , TX


                   
Responsibilities:

                              
-Distribution of food and beverages to all
                                departments
                               -Checking in all deliveries of food
                                and beverage

Education

Sept. 1988-May 1990 Glendale Community College Glendale California Associates degree in Hotel Management

Activities and Interests

Specializes in creation of new and exciting martinis. Created original drinks and worked with distributors such as: Van Gogh, Belvedere, and Absolute Vodkas to promote business and bring increased revenue to the establishment. Started a catering business, Service Unlimited, where we provided gourmet food and beverages for businesses and private functions.

Awards received

Nominated for "Bartender of the Year" for the state of Florida by Gulf Shore Life Magazine in 2006. Written up in Gulf Shore Life Magazine Written up in Bartender Magazine

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