Junior/Senior High
Accounting, Business studies, Mathematics, English literature, IT studies - O Level / IGCSE, Cambridge Curriculum at Asian International School – Jimbaran, Bali.
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Alexander Berenger Bidgood
Business Operations &
Event Coordinator
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“Experienced in operations, event management, direct sales, staff training, and skilled in MS & Mac Office, time management, and problem-solving within international teams.”
About Me
Behind every seamless event is a mind that thrives in chaos
With a strong foundation in operational management and hands-on experience in event planning and hospitality, I specialize in transforming complex, fast-paced environments into smooth, memorable experiences.
Operational management, event planning, event hosting, MS & Mac Office proficiency, multi-tasking, analytical thinking, problem solving, ability to improvise, face-to-face direct sales, time management, international team player, hiring staff & training staff, understanding of general accounting.
Cocktail & spirits history, spirits/alcohol production knowledge, spirits and cocktail workshops, food & beverage operations management, drink menu development, inventory up keeping, shift planning.
Education & Experience
Framer Designer & Developer
Preserved defective offending he daughters on or. Rejoiced prospect.
Upper Education
Hotel Management, F&B Production, F&B Services at Nikki International Hotel School – Denpasar, Bali.
Employment History & Professional achievements
Bartender at Hard Rock Café Helsinki
I’ve learnt how to maintain a bar to its highest level of efficiency. I was also in charge of receiving bar deliveries and keeping the storage clean and organised. Kept track of what needs to be ordered, and usually assist with the inventory at the end of every month.
As a bartender there, I won an internal cocktail creation competition which was in collaboration with Jameson Whisky.
My creation got the approval from the then Brand Ambassador of Jameson Whisky in Finland. I’ve been awarded employee of the month in September 2018.
Bartender/waiter at HOKU Restaurants
Responsible for training waiting staff on basic bartending and proper table service. Developing new cocktail and drink menus for both HOKU locations. Working with vendors & suppliers for the bar.
During my time at HOKU, I have identified where the bar was losing money, and hence have significantly reduced bar & kitchen expenses on supplies / ingredients, thus increasing profits and sales.
Cocktail bartender at Liberty or Death - Son of a Punch Oy
Working at one of the best cocktail bars in the country, I was taught all about working in a higher standard cocktail bar whilst still being able to provide personalised service to customers.
Here I learnt how to multi task more effectively and more efficiently, but mostly on how to pay much more attention to the finer details in everything that I do.
Cocktail bartender at Trillby & Chadwick - Son of a Punch Oy
Responsible for maintaining the flow of operations, front of house and back off house during opening hours, making sure daily preparations were completed prior to opening and cleaning of the establishment after closing. Providingknowledge and insight to customers regarding cocktail and spirits history or production. Part of future menu development.
Bar Manager Trillby & Chadwick - Son of a Punch Oy
Promoted to manager position (Ravintolapäällikkö / Restaurant & Bar Manager). Responsibilities included: planning events, organise product tasting days with suppliers, designing and developing new flavours and techniques to be utilised in upcoming menus. In charge of hiring and training new employees. Maintaining professional growth within the team.
Responsible for setting and keeping track of financial goals and targets, and making sure that they are met every month. Overall ensuring that the business is growing organically, whilst making improvements to its overall efficiency.
Cocktail bartender at The Oldman and the Si
Pop up cocktail bar on Finland’s oldest 3 masted Schooner, over 110 years old. Opens annually every summer, with open deck seating, under cargo space and on-shore terrace seating. One of the most popular and most visited summer venues in the city.
Freelance cocktail bartender / Entrepreneur
Self-employed working at all the best cocktail bars in Helsinki, Finland. Including well known bars such as Bar Mate, Liberty or Death, Hogo Huone, Runar, Grotesk, The Oldman and the Si, Trillby & Chadwick.)
Cocktail bartender at The Oldman and the Si
Contributed to opening the cocktail bar again for the summer, whilst providing advice on cocktail menu and business operations.
Responsible for running a smooth service in both front of house and back of house.
My Professional achievements
Diplomático cocktail competition finalist in Finland, Taste of Artisans Competition
Helped create one of the best cocktail menus in the country. Participated in the entire project from designing, creating, to planning and executing.
Promoted to Bar Manager of one of the top best cocktail bars of Finland.
Appointed as part of the official Jury for the annual Bartender’s Choice Awards in Finland.
Invited together with some of the most well known and accomplished Bartenders and Bar Managers of the Nordic scene to Sandhamn, Sweden, as part of Diplomático’s annual bartending industry event.
Part of a team to represent Finland’s cocktail culture, to be flown to London. Visited and got a VIP educational tour of Bombay Sapphires distillery.
Our team won an all expense paid trip to London Cocktail Week, sponsored by Pernod Ricard Finland. We as well got a VIP tour and an industry specific educational tasting at the Beefeater distillery from the Global Ambassador for Beefeater gin.
Collaborated with Bombay Sapphire for a month long event in Helsinki.
Initiated and began the foundations for the new, 10 year anniversary cocktail menu, for Finland’s only Speakeasy bar, Trillby & Chadwick.
Flown to Copenhagen, Denmark for the annual BCA Gala, sponsored by Anora Oy and Jack Daniels whisky.
Flown to Berlin, Germany for the annual Bar Convent Berlin, sponsored by Distillium Oy, Smirnoff Vodka and Michter’s whisky.
Services
What I Provide
I offer a dynamic range of services designed to bring structure, creativity, and clarity to your business and events.
From managing seamless operations and building strong, high-performing teams, to crafting impactful events and delivering professional sales support, I combine practical skills with adaptability. With a sharp eye for detail and a hands-on approach, I help businesses stay organized, events run smoothly, and teams perform with confidence — all while ensuring your clients and customers feel truly cared for.
Event Planning & Hosting
Skill
Job Specific Skills
Operational management, event planning, event hosting, MS & Mac Office proficiency, multi-tasking, analytical thinking, problem solving, ability to improvise, face-to-face direct sales, time management, international team player, hiring staff & training staff, understanding of general accounting.
My Trade Skills
Cocktail & spirits history, spirits/alcohol production knowledge, spirits and cocktail workshops, food & beverage operations management, drink menu development, inventory up keeping, shift planning.
Operational & Team Management
Proven ability to oversee business operations, lead diverse teams, manage scheduling, and ensure smooth day-to-day performance across departments.
Event Planning & Hospitality Execution
Extensive experience in planning and hosting both corporate and F&B events, ensuring flawless execution and memorable guest experiences.
Training & Workshop Facilitation
Skilled in staff recruitment, mentoring, and delivering engaging workshops on cocktail history, spirit knowledge, and service standards.
Creative Development & Menu Strategy
Able to conceptualize and develop drink menus tailored to brand identity, while applying analytical thinking and customer insights.
Efficiency, Tools & Problem Solving
Proficient in MS & Mac Office tools, inventory management, and fast, adaptive problem-solving — even under high-pressure situations.
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