America Torres
Valencia,CA
Summary
Skilled Bartender. Familiar with wide range of beers, liquors, wine and cocktails. Works great with team members to serve customers and meet demand. Always ready to help others and reliable in keeping bar organized, stocked and ready for customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Private Events
Los Angeles, California
10.2019 - Current
- Followed safety protocols while handling sharp tools or dangerous chemicals.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
Bartender
The Post Parlour
Santa Clarita, California
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Organized bar supplies in stock room to support timely and efficient retrieval and replenishment.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Neatly sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Certified Designer
Closet World
Whittier, CA
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Duties: commute to client homes, measure space, design closets, pantries, garages and offices
- Price everything by components
- Present designs and pricing clients
- Schedule installation and process payments
- Upload all paperwork to the installation department
- Email confirmation letters to clients
- Schedule appointments and make necessary changes on aim
- Examined product samples, adjusting designs to achieve desired results.
- Worked with the development team to ensure a smooth transition from concept to production-ready assets.
- Followed corporate brand guidelines to enable brand consistency across campaigns and marketing programs.
Education
Glendale Community College
Glendale, California01.2008
Eagle Rock Jr./Sr. High School
Los Angeles, California01.2003
Skills
- Bilingual – read, write and speak Spanish fluently
- Proficient in MS Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, Quick Books and Outlook Internet Explorer POS System
- Type55-60 wpm
- Proficient in PDF Expert
- Familiar with Sales Force
- Mixology techniques
- Safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Menu knowledge
References
- Angie, Hakopian, Account Executive, (310)270-5263, First Legal
- George, Fernandez, Account Executive, (818)726-2168, Veritext Legal Solutions
Timeline
Certified Designer
Closet World
04.2022 - 09.2024
Bartender
The Post Parlour
08.2021 - 10.2024
Bartender
Private Events
10.2019 - Current
Glendale Community College
Eagle Rock Jr./Sr. High School