ANTONIO GENTILE
Miami,FL
Summary
Biomedical Engineering student with research experience in neuroengineering, paralysis recovery, and stem-cell studies. Pairs analytical lab skills with hospitality leadership as a mixologist and beverage curator. Strong communicator with cross-disciplinary adaptability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Mixologist & Beverage Curator
Arcano Restaurant
07.2025 - Current
- Lead developer of seasonal cocktail programs, curated beverage menus, and sensory-driven drink concepts.
- Managed ingredient sourcing, infusion development, and creative R&D for specialty cocktails.
- Trained bar team members in advanced mixology techniques, flavor pairing, and service excellence.
- Led high-volume service for events, nightlife settings, and elevated dining experiences.
Bartender
Bartaco, Coconut Grove
01.2024 - Current
- High-volume execution, juice prep, batching, garnishing, pairing recommendations.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Head Bartender
The Polo Club at Holmdel
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Designed menus, trained staff, managed inventory, improved guest engagement.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Education
B.S. - Biomedical Engineering
University of Miami
Miami, FL01.2026
Skills
- Lab: Sterile technique, wet lab procedures, reagent/media prep, imaging workflow support
- Software: MATLAB, Excel, ImageJ
- Core Strengths: Detail-oriented, adaptive, creative problem-solving
- Mixology: Cocktail R&D;, infusion design, menu creation, team training
- Strengths: Leadership, communication, creativity, efficiency under pressure
- Social media marketing
- Quality control standards
- Health and safety compliance
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Miami Project to Cure Paralysis — Research Assistant
- Under Dr. Ganzer: supported neuroregeneration studies, sterile technique, data collection, and tissue handling.
- Dippolito Lab (Miami Cells) — Research Assistant
- Under Dr. Gianluca Dippolito: reagent preparation, imaging support, cell behavior documentation, workflow organization.
- Engineering Lab Assistant
- Prepared reagents, sterilized equipment, maintained lab readiness, and assisted experiment setup for engineering courses.
Accomplishments
- Cocktails ranked #1 in Coral Gables
- Achieved rank of Eagle Scout
Certification
- Serve Safe
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Mixologist & Beverage Curator
Arcano Restaurant
07.2025 - Current
Bartender
Bartaco, Coconut Grove
01.2024 - Current
Head Bartender
The Polo Club at Holmdel
10.2022 - 05.2023
B.S. - Biomedical Engineering
University of Miami