Bartending Schools Myrtle Beach About Us

Grand Strand School of Bartending offers the most thorough and refined instruction in bartending available in the area.

The Grand Strand School of Bartending gives you the instruction you'll need to land a lucrative job that best fits your lifestyle. The school's brand new facility has everything you'll need to practice your skills while studying the most current curriculum on the market. Bartending is a fun, flexible, well-paying career with a social atmosphere. Want to find out for yourself? Two weeks is all it takes to train for your success!

Founder & CEO

The Grand Strand School of Bartending was founded by Joy Smith, who functions as the school’s sole proprietor and administrator. Joy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education from East Carolina University and has 29 years of successful sales experience along the Grand Strand. The idea for the school was born out of Joy’s observation that many people along the Grand Strand were hungry for rewarding employment, yet could not establish financial stability as a consequence of broader economic downturn. The school is Joy’s effort to give back to the same community that fostered her own success.

Vice President of Operations

Tina Gibney fulfills the role as Vice President of Operations for the Grand Strand School of Bartending. Tina earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Kutztown University in 2005 and went on to complete her Master of Science degree in Counseling from Chestnut Hill College in 2009. While her formal education lies in the counseling field with specialization in trauma studies, Tina established a career in hospitality as she pursued her higher education. Tina has over 5 years of experience in fine dining food service, special event catering and bartending. Creativity, attention to detail and a thorough understanding of human psychology are inherent in Tina's contributions to the school.

Director of Marketing

Elizabeth Craddock fulfills the role as Director of Marketing for the Grand Strand School of Bartending. Elizabeth worked in the food and beverage industry before attending Coastal Carolina University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a Major in Marketing. Elizabeth then came to the Grand Strand School of Bartending in 2014 as a Summer Marketing Intern where she found an interest in what goes on behind the scenes at the School. Elizabeth uses her skills, knowledge and attitude to help improve and grow the school.

Instructors

Instructors at the Grand Strand School of Bartending are masters of their craft. They each have 10 - 20 years of experience bartending in a variety of venues, from privately owned to corporate environments along the Grand Strand and beyond. Our instructors are still actively working in local food and beverage establishments. They bring knowledge and skills reflective of their long careers in bartending, as well as the most up-to-date trends and techniques for drink building and quality assurance. They know what it takes to stand out in a very competitive industry and are eager to teach students how to do the same.

Internship

The Grand Strand School of Bartending is now partnering with Coastal Carolina University to provide internship opportunities to students. The primary focus of our interns will be community outreach and marketing support. Interns will be knowledgeable about classes offered at the school, be a presence at community events and will benefit from an incentive program for contributions to student enrollment. If you are an existing CCU student with interest in an internship at the Grand Strand School of Bartending, visit the Career Services Center on campus.

School Site

Classes are offered at the convenient Grand Strand Business Center, located just off of 48th Avenue North and 17 Bypass in Myrtle Beach, SC. The classroom environment at the Grand Strand School of Bartending is designed to give students hands-on experience in the precise setting that area restaurants and bars will demand their service, sans patrons. A stationary full bar setup has been installed in the facility, inclusive of an ice machine, glassware and simulated liquor stock, for use in classroom demonstrations and practice. Students can expect to learn bar setup, wine presentation and mixed drink building with all the essential tools of the trade immediately accessible.

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