Caden Fonseca
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced bartender with deep understanding of spirits and knack for connecting with customers on personal level. Approachable, dedicated, and focused on cultivating loyal clientele through exceptional service. Excited to bring innovative ideas and strong technical abilities to forward-thinking organization or dynamic production setting. Ready to take on new challenges, broaden industry insights, and enhance creative talents.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Capitol City Comedy Club
10.2023 - Current
- Served high customer volumes (300 person Showroom) during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
Tour Guide
Good Vibes Tours
04.2025 - Current
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Guided groups of up to 18 people on scheduled tours.
- Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
- Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
Video Editing Intern
CineMachine
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
Video Editor/Video Producer
One Voice Advertising
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Helped create commercials for television (30 sec - 30 min productions), organizing footage and other files, writing copy, shooting B-roll, and utilizing advanced video editing techniques to create unique and engaging video content
Austin Tour Guide
YourBikerGang.com
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Served as a cultural ambassador, providing insight and knowledge of local customs and traditions. Developed custom itineraries for groups of all sizes, balancing the interests of the group with the available activities
Shift Manager (Pit Boss)
Amy's Ice Creams
2015 - 2019
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service and product knowledge.
Education
BFA Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Arts & Sciences
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL01-2021
Skills
- Mixology
- Customer Service
- Adobe Premiere
- AVID Media Composer
- Microsoft Office
- Adaptive learning
- Health codes compliance
- Digital Photography and Cinematography
Timeline
Tour Guide
Good Vibes Tours
04.2025 - Current
Bartender/Server
Capitol City Comedy Club
10.2023 - Current
Video Editing Intern
CineMachine
08.2023 - 12.2024
Video Editor/Video Producer
One Voice Advertising
01.2022 - 01.2023
Austin Tour Guide
YourBikerGang.com
01.2021 - 01.2022
Shift Manager (Pit Boss)
Amy's Ice Creams
2015 - 2019
BFA Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Arts & Sciences
Columbia College Chicago