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Thomas Eldredge-Rodowicz

@thomaseldredge-rodow

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I build exceptional hospitality experiences through bar programs, operations, sales, and guest-focused service.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute my hospitality, beverage operations, guest-experience, and sales background in a role where I can improve service, control costs, develop teams, and build strong guest experiences.

I'm currently a bartender at Inn on Boltwood, providing exceptional service in a high-volume hotel while contributing to bar-program and cocktail-menu development. Previously, I delivered tailored fine-dining service at Bnapoli Italian and created classic and innovative cocktails at Redstone Pasta Company.

At MGM Springfield and The Chandler Steakhouse, I managed beverage and restaurant operations, supported casino marketing, elevated guest experiences, and exceeded budget goals. I also bring design, sales, project management, and visual merchandising experience from Coup d’Etat and E.G. Newell Interiors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Bartender

Current

Inn on Boltwood

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Provide consistent exceptional service in a high volume fast-paced hotel while contributing to the bar program and cocktail menu development.

Cocktail Menu Development High Volume Service Guest Experience

Bartender

Bnapoli Italian

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Ensure an effortless fine dining experience individually tailored to each guest’s needs.

Fine Dining Service Guest Relations

Bartender

Redstone Pasta Company

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Create classic and innovative cocktails while using menu knowledge to guide guests through a welcoming and fun dining experience.

Cocktail Creation Menu Knowledge Guest Experience

Assistant General Manager

The Chandler Steakhouse

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Manage overall restaurant operations, support Casino Marketing, elevate guest experience, achieve and exceed budget goals.

Operations Management Budget Management Guest Experience Casino Marketing

Assistant Beverage Manager

MGM Springfield

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Manage daily beverage operations with a focus on increasing guest satisfaction and maintaining the high standards of MGM Springfield.

Beverage Operations Guest Satisfaction Standards Compliance

Design and Sales

Coup d'Etat

Jan 2013 - Jan 2020 (7 years)

Designer Showroom vignette design and staging. Product photography, photo editing and sales collateral creation. Optimized website design. Implemented strategies to increase website traffic and customer acquisition. Event planning and display window design.

Interior Design Product Photography Photo Editor Sales Collateral Website Optimization Event Planning Display Design

Designer

E.G. Newell Interiors

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)

Design from concept to staging. Space planning, furniture design and production quality control. Sales presentations, logo and business card design. Project manager.

Space Planning Furniture Design Quality Control Sales Presentations Logo Design Project Management

General Manager

Bruce Carey Restaurant Group

Jan 2006 - Jan 2009 (3 years)

Increased sales and customer retention. Developed training program to elevate service. Implemented reservation system, optimized space plan to increase seating, improved service flow and enhanced guest experience.

Sales Growth Customer Retention Training program development Reservation Systems Space Planning Service Flow Optimization Guest Experience