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Freelance Photographer
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Alexander Castillo

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

To obtain a position where skills and knowledge can be utilized to further the goals of the company, while allowing personal and professional growth and development within the organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

GreenDoor Powered By Intelligentsia
Beverly Hills, CA
02.2022 - Current
  • Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Prepared eye-catching, creative latte art to please customers.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.

Server/Bartender

Wood & Vine
Hollywood, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.

Mixologist

Mayfield OC
San Juan Capistrano, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintained quality of garnishes, juices and other perishables by preparing new stock daily.
  • Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer.
  • Received cash, made change and issued receipts.
  • Input orders into system at point of sale and created guest checks.
  • Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet all customer needs.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.

Senior Sales Representative

Clean Initiative
Pasadena, CA
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Call center and in-person marketing with a expertise on affordable energy efficient programs
  • Conducting energy assessments to identify electricity inefficiency inside of a single family home to provide solutions
  • Tracking department goals and productivity matrix weekly/monthly
  • Currently spear heading new operational division of inside sales
  • Upsold warranties and complementary products to customers through persuasive marketing techniques.

Banquet Server

The Pacific Club Of Newport Beach
Newport, CA
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Fine dining server for formal banquets and table service in private dining rooms
  • Prepared and replenish food/service stations for banquets and other formal dining experiences
  • Assisted in the bar area (mixing/preparing cocktails and restocking supplies) along with bussing and expediting food orders

Bar Tender /Barback

Peppino’s Italian Family Restaurant
Lake Forest, CA
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Prepare and serve mixed drinks, cocktails and beer/wine to a local customer base in a fast-paced, high-volume, team-oriented environment
  • Input food orders and process payments with
  • Ensure inventory of bar supplies (liquor, glassware, cutlery, garnishments, ice, etc.) is well stocked at all times
  • Maintain cleanliness of bar and dining area

Barista

Harmony Tea Bar
Mission Viejo, CA
01.2015 - 10.2018
  • Customer service with a positive and upbeat attitude
  • Cashier (processing credit/debit cards, applying loyalty discounts/coupons and emailing/texting receipts)
  • Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the store per required heath code regulations

Busser/Food Runner

Slaters 50/50
Lake Forest, CA
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Assisted servers by expediting food orders to designated tables
  • Clean and flip tables in a timely manner
  • Assisted servers and customers as needed to facilitate a positive dining experience

Education

High School Diploma -

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, CA
06.2015

JROTC Training - Leadership Effectiveness Training

Army Navy Academy
Carlsbad, CA

Skills

  • Outbound Sales Calling
  • Market Strategy
  • Sales Contracts
  • Client Account Management
  • Sales Goals
  • Product Knowledge
  • Professional Service Standards
  • Hospitality and Guest Service
  • Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
  • Interpersonal Relationships

Freelance Photographer

I've been able to document valuable moments of exclusive events and celebrities from where fashion photographer has taken me. Ask me about it if you're interested.

Photography

Freelance photography +5 Years

Has completed photoshoots in EU as well as domestic

Timeline

Barista

GreenDoor Powered By Intelligentsia
02.2022 - Current

Server/Bartender

Wood & Vine
09.2021 - Current

Mixologist

Mayfield OC
05.2021 - 08.2021

Senior Sales Representative

Clean Initiative
07.2020 - 05.2021

Banquet Server

The Pacific Club Of Newport Beach
10.2019 - 03.2020

Bar Tender /Barback

Peppino’s Italian Family Restaurant
10.2018 - 11.2019

Barista

Harmony Tea Bar
01.2015 - 10.2018

Busser/Food Runner

Slaters 50/50
01.2015 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

Trabuco Hills High School

JROTC Training - Leadership Effectiveness Training

Army Navy Academy
Alexander Castillo