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Taniya Hargrove

@taniyahargrove

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Customer-focused bartender and event/social media professional delivering high-volume experiences.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can deliver exceptional guest experiences while handling event coordination, social media support, and fast-paced operations—working with a team that values clear communication, organization, and customer satisfaction.

I’m a result-driven professional with a strong focus on guest experiences, clear communication, and staying calm in high-pressure, high-volume environments. I’ve managed multiple priorities while coordinating behind-the-scenes work to ensure deadlines and service standards are met.

Across roles, I bring event logistics, scheduling & timeline management, and content creation to the table, supported by tools like TripleSeat, Canva, Slack, WhatsApp, PowerPoint, and Google Slides. As an in-house trainer, I also support team onboarding and mentoring to uphold brand standards during large parties and special events.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Bartender & Events Coordinator

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Goldie's

Jun 2023 - Present (3 years)

Delivered high-quality guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, coordinating behind-the-scenes activities and resolving guest issues to maintain customer satisfaction. Collaborated with team and management during peak hours and special events while managing multiple tasks under pressure.

High Volume Management Event Logistics Conflict Resolution Time Management Team Collaboration Social Media Support

Marketing & Event Planning Intern

Mason Jar Group

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Created social media content across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to support brand promotion and audience engagement. Helped plan and market events and tracked basic analytics such as engagement, reach, and attendance.

Social Media Content Creation Instagram TikTok Facebook Event Marketing Audience Engagement Brand Promotion

Bartender, Server & Trainer

CharBar No.7

Nov 2018 - Jun 2023 (4 years 7 months)

Served as an in-house trainer, onboarding and mentoring new staff to ensure consistent service delivery and uphold brand standards. Managed multiple tables and bar service, balancing guest needs with operational efficiency during large parties and events.

Customer Service Multitasking event support Operational Efficiency

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Certificate in Meeting and Event Planning, Meeting and Event Planning

Activities and societies: Event coordination, vendor communication, budget tracking, logistics planning, event marketing, scheduling, client relations, and post-event evaluation.

Completed a Meeting and Event Planning Certificate in June 2025 through the School of Professional Studies at UNCC. Trained in event coordination, vendor communication, budget tracking, logistics planning, and event marketing.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

2020 - 2024

Activities and societies: Minors: Sociology; Women & Genders Studies. Focus on strategic communication, media relations, content creation, and public speaking.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies while also completing minors in Sociology and Women & Genders Studies. Developed skills in strategic communication, media relations, content creation, and public speaking.