Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Court of Master Sommelier Certification L.1
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Aliza Arteaga

Woodside,USA

Summary

An aspiring sommelier with the goal of gaining a better understanding of different cuisines and wine and food pairings. Experienced in fast faced and detail oriented environments, and being personable. Known for reliability and adaptability, and a fast learner. Hoping to expand knowledge and tackle new challenges.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Osamil
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Worked in a higher end Korean French fusion restaurant where we were required to have a vast understanding of the food and alcohol menu.
  • Used a course based system in a way that was most satisfying to the customer, while maintaining service within a pre established time frame.
  • Explained menu items in detail and worked around customers food allergy concerns.

Server

Izakaya Osen
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Worked in an Omakase based Japanese restaurant. Gained a strong understanding of Japanese cuisine and sake pairings and was required to explain each course in detail for the customer.

Server

Toebang
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Worked in a multilingual fast paced Korean Bar/Restaurant environment.
  • Cultivated a good relationship with regular customers and maintained a good ambience throughout each shift.
  • Resolved complaints to maintain customer satisfaction.

Translator/Interpreter

Self Employed
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Worked freelance as a Korean/Spanish translator
  • Worked with translating documents, subtitles, and in person business meetings and personal travelers.
  • Created my own schedule to optimize productivity
  • Facilitated communication between people of different cultural backgrounds, and language barriers.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Linguistics

Chungang University
01.2017

Skills

  • Wine & Sprits knowledge
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Menu item recommendation
  • Hospitality
  • Guest engagement
  • Retail math
  • Bartending
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

Court of Master Sommelier Level 1 Certification

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • Safe Quality Food Certification

Languages

Spanish - Fluent
Korean - Expert

Court of Master Sommelier Certification L.1

Completed an online but in person course on the fundamentals of Wine & Sprits, and food pairings.

Timeline

Server

Osamil
03.2024 - 02.2025

Server

Izakaya Osen
04.2022 - 03.2023

Server

Toebang
08.2020 - 07.2022

Translator/Interpreter

Self Employed
01.2014 - 01.2019

Bachelor's degree - Linguistics

Chungang University

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