Dr. Mix-A-Lot, LLC

The standard hourly rate is $45.00. Core services are provided up to 80 guests. The customer must provide alcohol, bar area, coolers, and waste basket. Mixers, fruits, garnishes, ice and bar table can be furnished by bartender at an additional charge upon request. I can also provide up to three additional bartenders to cover large events or if I am unavailable on the booked date.

Dr. Mix-A-Lot, LLC offers the following:

* A professionally dressed, friendly, and knowledgeable mixologist (up to 4)
* Full beverage service: wine, beer, alcohol, spirits and mocktails
* Additional 1.5 hours bar setup/breakdown/cleanup
* Professional mixing equipment (i.e., pourers, shakers, strainers, paring knife, wine key, etc.)
* Plastic cups
* Up to three additional, professionally trained bartenders

Another bartender will be placed in the event of my absence. See website for pricing options.

Get extra 15% off the hourly rate for allowing a tip jar. Additional discounts still apply. First-time customers get 25% off the first hour!

Add $2.50 per hour per 10 extra guests. Additional bartenders/servers can be provided for $120 each.

There is a $180.00 flat rate for parties lasting three hours or less (including setup/cleanup).

Extra Services (one time fee added to total event quote)
* Unlimited Specialty Cocktails/Theme Drinks (ex: Margaritas, Mojitos, Long Islands, etc.)
Add $5/hr

* Hot Drinks and Frozen Drinks (ex: Hoddy Toddy, Daiquiri, Pina Colada, etc.)
Add $7/hr

* Event Planning Services (one alcohol quantity suggestion list plus advice for alcohol,mixers, garnishes, venue, equipment, etc.) --
$25.00 (Charge automatically applies to weddings and events over 99 guests)

* Garnishes (includes lemons, limes, and oranges)
add $10 per garnish type or 3 for $25

* Provide and Transport Bar Table --
add $30 for 1, $50 for 2

* Provide and Transport Ice (standard event requires 2/lbs per guest).
$0.75/lb

All service is professional and guaranteed. Guests will not be required to pay the Remaining Balance in the event of the following (Deposit is Non-refundable)

* Not dressed according to code (clean shirt, vest, bow tie, and tuxedo pants)
* Missing tools that effect service
* Arriving more than 30 minutes late (expect extenuating circumstances, in which case the guest will be notified)
* Lack of supplies as specified in contract
* Setup/cleanup not to the satisfaction of the guest
* Three or more customer complaints

Location
Potomac, MD

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Review

5/5 stars June 24, 2017
Anton was awesome to work with...and an excellent mixologist!!! Our guests were so pleased at our June 10th, 2017 event. His "mocktails" for the pregnant mama were on point! Great personality! Anton, my husband and I can't thank you enough! We look forward to working with you at our BBQ next year! - Erika E.

5/5 stars January 5, 2017

If you are looking for a professional, friendly, and all around excellent bartender, look no further! I can't believe how lucky I got to find Anton for my wedding. He was able to work with my budget and bar specifications (we had a wine-only bar). He also went above and beyond by creating a syrup for a mulled wine ahead of time and bringing it to the venue. I really appreciated that he was easy to communicate with and very fast at responding to emails. I was able to discuss different ideas of what we would need and how much wine and other drinks to buy for the number of guests we were expecting. As for service at the wedding, Anton was excellent. He was 100% professional and I heard many nice comments from guests about how well organized everything was. I can't think of anything he could have done better!! Thanks very much Anton!

Marie D.

5/5 stars December 22, 2016

Raymond from Dr Mix-a-lot bartended my party this past Saturday. I had about 65 guests and Raymond did an outstanding job. I was so pleased by the number of guests who came up to me and told me what an amazing job he was doing. Everyone complimented me on the service and quality of drinks. He was absolulteyl competent and so very pleasant. I would definitely hire them again.

Rebecca M.

5/5 stars July 16, 2016

Working with Anton was awesome! He was polite, respectful and extremely helpful to me. I had never hired a bartender before and didn't know what to expect. I don't know if he got sick of hearing from me or not because it seemed like I always had questions for him. He was accessible, patient and calming. He provided a list of drinks per person, which was very helpful.
I had a surprise birthday party for my husband at a community center and everyone I talked to said that he was the ultimate professional. I would recommend him highly to anyone looking to hire an outstanding bartender. Denyse Malden

Kristen G.

5/5 stars May 19, 2017

Fantastic service! we used Dr mix-a-lot for a B-Day party with 40 people. Anton was very helpful in the preparation and tailored the service to fit our needs perfectly. Nick, our bartender, was both professional and fun, and elevated the party to a next level. I strongly recommend Dr Mix-a-lot, and I will definitely call them again.

Gabor P.

Tips-Certified Bartender experienced in the following areas:
-Proficiency in bar service including mixology, beer, wine, and spirits
-Private Event, Restaurant, and Banquet bar service
-Processing cash/credit card transactions in an efficient and timely manner
-Opening and closing bar according to company procedures
-Customer Service
-Contracting leads for other professionally-trained bartenders experienced in all of these categories

Certifications
Training for Intervention Procedures (Tips), On Premise, October 2014
The Operational Alcohol Standards Training of Virginia (T.O.A.S.T. VA), April 2013
Certificate in Bartending/Mixology, Professional Bartending Academy of Richmond, January 2013

Education
Doctorate of Philosophy, Pharmacology and Toxicology, March 2013
Virginia Commonwealth University (GO RAMS!)
Thesis: The role of nicotinic receptors in alcohol-responsive behaviors

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, May 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, May 2008
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Go Hokies!)

Professional Experience
L&M Catering, Baltimore, MD/
At Your Service Catering Staffing, Arlington, VA, since October 2013
Perform Bartender and waiter catering duties at professional venues throughout the DMV Metro Area
Engage guests and prepare drinks according to their specification
Serve guests in various styles including sweep service, French service, and buffet service
Clear dishware at guests/section leader request and maintain cleanliness of the banquet hall
Set-up and breakdown down banquet hall items including tables, displays, portable bars, etc.

BowlMor Lanes, Rockville/Bethesda, MD, since April 2013
Perform bartender duties for company at both Rockville and Bethesda locations
Prepare drinks according to company recipes and specification in accordance with state/federal laws
Make friendly connection with all bar guests and upsell alcohol orders
Input orders and accurately process cash/credit transactions in a timely manner in the POS System
Train newly hired bartenders
Maintain a clean and organized bar area completing opening, running, and closing sidework

Champs Sports Bar & Café, Blacksburg, VA August (phone number hidden)8
Worked as a part-time bartender performing general bartending duties as needed
Interacted with customers to upsell and fill daytime drink and food orders
Assisted bartenders during peak hours by restocking and cleaning according to company specification
Maintain a clean and organized bar area completing opening, running, and closing sidework
Facilitated opening and closing of the bar according to company specification


Skills
Mixology, Beer & Wine Service, Customer Service, Event Planning, Upselling, Cash/credit card handling, Multi-tasking under pressure, Teamwork, Basic Math, Reading, and Communication, Training other Bartenders, Responsible Service according to Federal/State Regulation

Venues Serviced
Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, MD
Mt. Washington Conference Center, Baltimore, MD
The Kennedy Center, Washington DC
Capital One Headquarters, McLean, VA
Westin Annapolis, Annapolis, MD
Loews Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis, MD
The Newseum, Washington, DC
Embassy of Singapore, Washington, DC
IMF Headquarters, Washington DC
CEB Waterview, Washington, DC
Howard University Blackburn Center, Washington DC
George Mason University, Washington DC
Capital One Headquarters, McLean, VA
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
Martin's Crosswinds, Greenbelt, MD
300 Shady Grove, Rockville, MD,
BowlMor, Bethesda, MD
Champs Sports Bar, Blackburg, VA
Private events throughout the DC-MD-VA area
Germantown, MD
Gaithersburg, MD
Potomac, MD
Taneytown, MD
Baltimore, MD
Washington, DC
Clifton, VA
Vienna, VA
Gainesville, VA
Frederick, MD
Prince George County, MD
Woodbridge, VA
Hagerstown, MD
Sterling, VA
Ashburn, VA
Rockville, MD

1. Payment Policy
1.1 Deposit is non-refundable unless otherwise indicated. Deposit due shall be the equivalent of first hour of service at the standard rate plus all additional services requested prior the date of the event. Purchaser(s) agrees to pay deposit due upon returning Of The Signed Agreement. Please send via PayPal.. Booking time slot is not confirmed until Receipt Of Deposit and Provider reserves the right to guarantee time slots only to those who have paid the full deposit.

1.2. Balance is payable to Provider by cash, check, money order, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), and PayPal at the engagement following services provided to the satisfaction of the customer. Purchaser(s) agrees to pay a 3% convenience fee for all credit card and Paypal transactions to cover additional expenses incurred by Provider for this option.

1.3. Any additional fees incurred during the planning of the event will be added as needed to this contract. Events exceeding 80 guests are charged $2.00 per hour per 10 extra guests in addition to base pay for core services. Events exceeding 120 guests will require a barback and are charged at a base rate of $15.00 per hour plus $5.00 per hour per10 guests for events exceeding 150 guests.

1.4. Any additional fees incurred during the event, such as overtime or additional supplies must be paid at the end of the event.

2. Cancellation Policy
2.1. Cancellation of the engagement by the Purchaser(s) for any reason shall forfeit the deposit. Cancellation of the engagement by the Purchaser(s) within 24 hours of the date of the event shall also require payment of the balance to the Provider, unless the same act is re-booked by the Purchaser(s) for a mutually agreeable date within 120 days of the canceled date. Purchaser(s) canceling their engagement by telephone must also verify that cancellation in writing (via dated mail, email or Fax)

2.2. If the PROVIDER or the PURCHASER(S) must cancel the engagement due to extenuating circumstances (ie. Act of God, "Force Majeure", family emergency, sudden financial catastrophe), this contract shall become null and void, all deposit and balance payments shall be refunded, and both parties shall have no further legal recourse against each other. Provider retains the right to make the final decision in the matter.

3. Liquor License Requirements For Selected Venue
PURCHASER(S) agrees to undertake all expenses associated with acquiring alcohol service licenses as required by venue selected by the PURCHASER(S). PROVIDER shall apply for the appropriate license on behalf of PURCHASER(S) at the request of PURCHASER(S) only after payment to cover all license expenses has been made in full to PROVIDER. Full payment for license shall be made to PROVIDER not later than one week (7 days) prior to the due date of the license payment as specified by the issuing authority. Failure of PURCHASER(S) to make full payment to PROVIDER within the necessary time limitations to procure license shall result in forfeiture of the deposit regardless if PROVIDER is legally cleared to service the event or not. Failure of PROVIDER to procure license even after full payment has been made by PUCHASER(S) shall result in an immediate full refund to the regardless if PROVIDER is legally cleared to service the event or not.

4. Photo Release
Purchaser(s) agrees to grant Provider, its representatives and staff the right to take photographs of Purchaser(s) and people and property in connection with the Purchaser(s) at the event. Purchaser(s) authorizes Provider, its assignees and transferees to copyright, use, and publish the same in print or electronically. Purchaser(s) agrees that Provider may use such photographs with or without names and for any lawful purposes such as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

5. Rider
5.1. All staff of Provider reserves the right to card guests and to refuse service at any event guest is deemed by staff to intoxicated or underage. Dr. Mix-A-Lot, LLC reserves the right to close bar service due to underage drinking (under 21), with no refund of money paid. As per DC Official Code **25-781, MD Code**10-114 and VA Code **4.1-304, all staff of Dr. Mix-A-Lot, LLC reserves the right to discontinue service to anyone we judge to be visibly intoxicated.

5.2. Serving alcohol at your event contains certain inherent risks to your guests’ behaviors resulting from diminished inhibitions. Provider shall not be held liable for property damage, injury, or death that could be construed as a result of consuming alcohol at this event.

6.1 Gratuities
Unless otherwise noted, all gratuities and service fees have been included in the total fee. Additional tips for excellent service are always welcome! They are by no means expected or required.

6.2 Professional Service Guarantee
Dr. Mix-A-Lot, LLC will waive all fees and charges except the deposit regardless the length of the party if any of the following occurs:
• Not Dressed to code (Clean shirt, vest, bowtie, tuxedo pants)
• Missing tools that affects service
• Arriving more than 30 minutes late (except extenuating circumstances, in which case guest will be notified)
• Lack of supplies as specified in contract
• Setup/clean up not to satisfaction of guest
• Two or more customer complaints