Credentials & Experience

Shirley Tyree, senior trainer and owner of Las Vegas Bartenders, has trained several hundred employees, managers, corporate food and beverage managers, and bar owners; has written training manuals, promotional materials & policy for corporate beverage staff, and, has personally worked every facet of the beverage service industry – banquets, weddings, private parties, college bars, exclusive hotel lounges and on “the strip” in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Venetian Hotel and Casino which continues to be the number one resort property in all of Las Vegas to cater to multi-billionaires. Her bartending services have been personally requested by Robin Leach, of the Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous, and by Dennis Rodman.

In addition to her experience behind the bar, Shirley’s career profile includes over 12 years marketing experience for which she has won multiple awards. She has developed aggressive marketing campaigns for both national and international high profile markets.

She has published three books in her field, has written several articles for Food & Wine Magazines and has been featured in various beverage trade publications.

Comfortable speaking to groups of 3-3,000 she has been invited to speak at colleges, conferences, corporate functions and private organizations.

As owner of Las Vegas Bartenders, Shirley is committed to her students. With street-smart tactics and contagious enthusiasm, Shirley personally coaches her students into success. Student after student, without any previous bartending knowledge or experience whatsoever, has secured a beverage position within weeks of taking her courses – positions on cruise ships, in prestigious casinos, hotels, restaurants and resorts all over the country. Whatsmore, most receive absolutely excellent reviews from their employers and many have been promoted within their first year of employment.