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Instructor
Cell phone 786-444-5364
Office 305-460-8070
Austin@Elitebartendingschool.com
Austin Gagnon started his bartending venture in Upstate New York in the spring of
2001. He was trained by a well known bar owner, Mario Abate, in a local fast paced
college bar called The Eldorado. After completing two years of college and receiving
an Associate Degree in Physical Education from HVCC, Austin decided to transfer
and finish out his remaining years of college in beautiful Miami, Florida.
While attending Barry University in Miami Shores, Austin put himself through college
working in some of the most popular bars in South Florida including Club Deep, Bed,
The Fifth, Revolution, and is currently working at the world famous Clevelander
hotel on Ocean Drive. Austin has also worked and staffed many sporting events and
concerts including games for both the University of Miami and Miami Dolphins football
teams, the Florida Marlins, the Miami Heat, and for major concerts such as Bang
Music Festival, the world renowned Ultra Music Festival, Calle Ocho, Rock the Bells,
and 2009/2010 NFL Tailgate parties for the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl.
Austin graduated from Barry University in 2006, receiving a Bachelors of Science
in Psychology. It was at this time that the idea of establishing an Elite bartending
school in a league of its own started to take shape. Austin wanted to share the
knowledge, experiences, and skills that he learned in the bar business over the
years to others. Austin provides his students with an exceptional education and
learning experience to help them in their pursuit to become a successful bartender
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Instructor
Cell phone 786-444-3785
Office 305-460-8070
Yandy@elitebartendingschool.com
Yandy Roman began his bartending career in 2004 at age 18 in a small Argentinean
Steak House in Miami, Baires Grill. In 2006, after gaining some valuable experience,
he decided to take his skills to Miami Beach and began bartending at Santo on Lincoln
Road. Yandy has since worked for several establishments in South Florida such as
Senor Frogs, Opium Group, Post, Via Quadrono and is currently bartending at the
world famous Tootsie's Cabaret in North Miami.
Bartending for years in fine dining and working alongside world-renowned chef Andrew
Rothchild, Yandy has acquired knowledge of fine culinary arts that has helped him
throughout his career. Yandy’s unmatched skills and knowledge of bartending are
provided for his students in English and Spanish, for an experience that will not
be forgotten.
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Instructor
Cell phone 786-447-7303
Office 305-460-8070
Amy@elitebartendingschool.com
Amy Northrup grew up in St. Petersburg, FL, and start bartending right out of high school at the age
of 18. She landed her first job at a brand new Martini Bar owned by Dan Marino, which became the
most popular bar in the area. This ultra high-volume experience helped her to be ready for any job that
came her way. After moving around to different hot spots in St. Petersburg,FL, she decided to move
to South Florida and expand her bartending career and knowledge on mixology. Amy worked in many
well-known venues such as Mangos, Lucky Strike Lanes, Karu and Y, The King is Dead, Badrutt's Place,
Casa Casuarina aka the Versace Mansion, and helped open Blade at the Fontainebleau. Amy is currently
working as a Bartender at the world famous Clevelander Hotel on Ocean Drive.
With over 10 years of experience in high volume night-clubs, restaurants, high end private events, and
even bar management Amy shares knowledge with her students that will help them excel in any bar
environment and instills a hands on education that her students will never forget.
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