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Nathan James

@nathanjames1

I drive brand activations, hospitality operations, and property projects that grow sales and strengthen customer experiences.

Barbados

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute across brand strategy, experiential marketing, hospitality operations, property management, and project execution, using consumer insights and hands-on leadership to grow engagement, sales, and operational performance.

I've delivered brand activations, tastings, cocktail experiences, and promotional campaigns for The Stades West Indies Rum Distillery, driving consumer engagement, product trial, and sales growth. I use consumer feedback, market observations, and brand storytelling to improve campaign execution.

Across Sunburnt Arms, Art Splash Café & Bar, and property management, I lead operations, teams, inventory, budgets, vendors, events, and reporting. I've also managed a full property renovation project, coordinating contractors, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder updates.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Bar Manager

Current

Sunburnt Arms Limited

Feb 2026 - Present (7 months)

Directed day-to-day bar operations, overseeing service, staff performance, and customer experience. Managed staff rosters, training, inventory, and marketing initiatives to drive sales and profitability.

Staff Management Inventory Management Sales Analysis Event Coordination Marketing Customer Service Cash Handling Vendor Relations

Current

Property Manager

Current

Christopher Scott Realty Group

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Provided daily oversight of short- and long-term rental properties, coordinating maintenance and renovations. Managed work orders, invoices, and financial documentation, and prepared performance updates for owners.

Property Management Maintenance Coordination Project Management Budget Management Reporting Vendor Management Documentation

Brand Ambassador | Brand Bartender

The Stades West Indies Rum Distillery

Oct 2023 - Feb 2026 (2 years 4 months)

Executed on-premise brand activation strategies to drive consumer engagement, product trial, and sales growth. Led tastings and experiential activations, and collaborated with marketing teams on promotional campaigns.

Brand Activation Consumer Engagement Event Marketing Market Research Inventory Management Cash Handling

Bar Manager

Art Splash Café & Bar

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (3 months)

Oversaw daily operations, inventory control, scheduling, and cost management. Recruited, trained, and managed a 6-member team, and implemented POS training and reporting processes.

Operations Management Team Leadership Inventory Control Cost Management POS systems vendor negotiation

Assistant Project Manager (Contract)

Leah Good Consulting LLC

Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Coordinated research, vendor sourcing, and documentation to support project planning and procurement. Compiled progress updates and strategic recommendations, and supported execution phases to meet milestones.

Project Coordination Sourcing Research Documentation Stakeholder Management Reporting Strategic Planning

Lead Bartender

Rum Heads Limited

Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Delivered premium guest experiences through the preparation of 100+ cocktail recipes. Analyzed sales trends, developed upselling strategies, and managed cash flow and POS systems with zero discrepancies.

Mixology Sales Analysis Upselling POS systems Cash Handling Health and Safety Compliance Quality Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Lodge School

Secondary School Diploma, General Studies

Completed secondary education with studies in English Language, English Literature, Principles of Business, Principles of Accounting, Office Administration, and Mathematics.