Derek Olson
Rapid City
Summary
Graduated Summa cum laude in mechanical engineering technology, holding a Solidworks Professional Certificate. Proficient in 3D printing technologies, with experience in simplifying complex CAD concepts and creating technical documentation. A motivated professional with strong multitasking abilities and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Moe's bar and grill
New Underwood
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered prompt and effective service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Managed time effectively in high-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workplace.
Ranch Hand
Olson family farm
Chamberlain
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained livestock health through daily feeding and care routines.
- Performed crop harvesting and horse care to support efficient farm operations.
- Operated machinery for planting and harvesting crops on family-owned farm.
- Assisted in the repair and maintenance of farm equipment and buildings.
- Utilized problem-solving skills and time management strategies to enhance daily operational effectiveness.
Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
Sioux Falls
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure smooth service in fast-paced environments.
- Communicated effectively with team members and clients to enhance service experience.
- Level headed in a high stress environment
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and meet service goals.
- Provided leadership to guide team towards successful outcomes.
Tech Writer
Tiger Mowers
Sioux Falls
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Experience in creating user manuals, design documentation, and technical drawings for components and assemblies
- Simplified complex CAD concepts and assemblies for better understanding and user application
- Developed technical proficiency in Solidworks and 3D modeling tools to enhance design processes
- Managed time effectively to complete tasks within project deadlines
Bartender
WHISKEY JOES
Ellenton
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Promptly and courteously greeting new guests to the establishment.
- Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed for purchase of alcohol.
- Poured drinks accurately and monitored guest consumption.
- Delivered drinks at special events, contributing to overall guest satisfaction.
- Monitored bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area, enhancing guest experience and facilitating smooth service for wait staff.
- Operated Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Maintained a clean workspace.
- Completing side work duties at beginning and end of each shift.
Bartender/ Server
ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
- Managed orders and billing through POS system, addressing customer concerns by providing complimentary items when necessary.
- Streamlined operations during slow periods by restocking employee and customer supplies, ensuring readiness for peak service times.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to references and food allergies.
- Maintained accurate register through diligent billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
- Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
Bartender
FUZZY'S TACO SHOP
01.2011 - 12.2017
- Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
- Recognized VIP customers immediately and provided special treatment, including preferred tables.
- Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
- Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, providing a pleasant dining experience to customers and smoothing the process for wait staff.
- Multi-tasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
- Maintained tight financial controls with highly accurate daily registers.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
- Verified customer identification to confirm age for alcohol purchases.
Education
Mechanical Engineering - Associate's degree
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, SD05-2025
High School Diploma -
Grandview High School
Aurora, CO05-2010
Skills
- Technical writing principles
- Technical documentation
- Regulatory documentation
- Process documentation
- Content management systems
- Excel and Windows proficiency
- Data interpretation
- Software troubleshooting
- Team collaboration and communication
- Attention to detail in writing
- Process improvement methods
- Customer service excellence
- Guest relations management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Point of sale systems
- Cash handling and register operation
- Food safety practices
Certification
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP), 04/01/25, Present
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Accomplishments
- Graduated summa cum laude
Timeline
Bartender
Moe's bar and grill
08.2025 - Current
Tech Writer
Tiger Mowers
12.2024 - 08.2025
Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2023 - 09.2025
Ranch Hand
Olson family farm
06.2021 - Current
Bartender
WHISKEY JOES
01.2019 - 12.2020
Bartender/ Server
ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bartender
FUZZY'S TACO SHOP
01.2011 - 12.2017
Mechanical Engineering - Associate's degree
Southeast Technical College
High School Diploma -
Grandview High School