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
-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