Miles Ziskind
Philadelphia
Summary
A native of South Philly and currently residing in Germantown, I have been working as a touring musician for the past 5 years and am looking to get back into the service industry as I slow down my days of touring for multiple bands. I have 15ish years experience working in bars and restaurants in the best city in the world; Philadelphia. I began working in restaurants at age 16. I went from high end restaurants to high paced club atmospheres through my early 20s, and in 2012 I began working as a barback/bartender at Monk’s Cafe and Belgian Beer Meporium. I maintained and stocked the inventory (21 draft lines and over 250 different types of bottled beer) and learned a whole lot about beer from all over the world for almost ten years. I left in 2021 after working during the entirety of the pandemic lockdowns to pursue an opportunity as an art teacher for an after school program.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Drum Instructor
School of Rock Cherry Hill
01.2025 - Current
- Offered workshops on drum maintenance and tuning to help students maintain their instruments properly and optimize sound quality.
- Enhanced student performance by implementing personalized drumming lessons tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, goal-setting exercises, and continuous monitoring of improvement areas.
- Retained high levels of customer satisfaction through open communication channels with parents regarding progress updates, concerns or special requests about lesson content.
- Utilized online resources such as instructional videos or virtual tools for remote lessons during pandemic-related restrictions while maintaining high-quality instruction standards.
Art Instructor
SEAMAAC
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Led after-school programs focused on specific artistic disciplines such as pottery or photography, offering additional opportunities for student growth outside of regular class hours.
- Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program.
- Managed budgets for art supplies while maintaining high-quality materials accessible for all students throughout the year.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies within the classroom, catering to various skill levels and interests of students.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adjusting teaching methods according to individual needs and learning styles.
- Incorporated cross-curricular connections into lesson plans, demonstrating how art is relevant across various subjects including history and science.
Barback/Bartender
Monk’s Cafe and Belgian Beer Emporium
03.2012 - 02.2021
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
- Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently stocking and organizing bar supplies and maintaining a clean workspace.
Barback
Prohibition Taproom
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
Barback
Silk City Diner
05.2008 - 01.2011
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
Education
Electrician Certification - Electrical Engineering
Kaplan Technical Institute
Philadelphia, PA10.2013
Skills
- Communicative
- Collaborative
- Motivated
- Sense of Urgency
- Good Rhythm
Timeline
Drum Instructor
School of Rock Cherry Hill
01.2025 - Current
Art Instructor
SEAMAAC
04.2021 - 09.2023
Barback/Bartender
Monk’s Cafe and Belgian Beer Emporium
03.2012 - 02.2021
Barback
Prohibition Taproom
09.2011 - 04.2012
Barback
Silk City Diner
05.2008 - 01.2011
Electrician Certification - Electrical Engineering
Kaplan Technical Institute
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