Andrew “Drew” Kazanis

Visual designer with real world experience, digital fluency; a knack for storytelling and service. Let’s make cool things.

Professional Experience

Chattanooga Brewing Company Bartender

Mar 2026 — Present · Chattanooga, TN
  • Operate downtown taproom location frequently as the solo bartender, independently commanding full floor table service, custom beverage execution, food running, and deep nightly closing accountability.
  • Leveraged fast-paced, high-volume dive bar environments to significantly broaden drink-making speed, muscle memory, and recipe versatility.
  • Utilize Toast POS to handle heavy transaction density and smooth out service delivery under tight, solo operational dynamics.

Reference: Hannah Holder

Common House Bartender / Server

Mar 2026 — Present · Chattanooga, TN
  • Provide detail-driven, high-end hospitality to the membership of an exclusive social club, cultivating long-term member retention by intentionally recalling names, custom preferences, and regular profiles.
  • Simultaneously execute advanced mixology/cocktail mechanics, pull premium espresso and coffee beverages, and manage coordinated multi-room dining floor service.
  • Entrusted with peak-volume execution during high-stakes club events, anchoring bar and floor operations during the busiest calendar dates including Easter and Mother's Day.
  • Manage luxury member billing, accounts, and custom orders via Toast POS systems.

NO-LI Brewing Company Bartender

Feb 2024 — Jan 2026 · Spokane, WA
  • Delivered premium service in a fast-paced brewery; supported brand identity through consistent tone and customer experience.
  • Mastered Aloha POS; helped streamline bar flow during peak hours through intuitive POS adjustments and service pacing.
  • Excelled in multitasking, adaptability, problem solving, human service, and team communication.

Reference: Victoria Quinn

Locust Cider & Brewing Bartender/Chef, Shift Lead

Sep 2019 — Jul 2022 · Walla Walla, WA
  • Helped launch two new taproom locations; built and retained a loyal customer base through consistent, branded experiences.
  • Balanced bar and kitchen responsibilities solo; utilized Square POS; trained incoming staff members during peak growth phases.
  • Developed branded service rituals that helped retain long-term regulars.

Reference: Bryan Walters

J3 Contracting FFT1 Wildland Firefighter (Squad Boss)

2016 — 2022 · Milton-Freewater, OR
  • Completed 400+ days on major wildfire incidents; led crews safely through high-risk conditions.
  • Built strong communication, teamwork, and tactical problem-solving skills under high pressure.
  • Qualified as Squad Boss (FFT1); helped train and onboard incoming crew lines.

Reference: Ryan Mathwich

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