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Carl J. Espinosa

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive hands-on experience in hospitality, retail, and management, adept at navigating challenges effectively. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to new tasks drive success in fast-paced environments. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset that consistently delivers exceptional outcomes. Committed to making meaningful contributions that advance organizational goals and enhance team performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender

Momoyama
08.2023 - Current
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Participated in local community events as a representative of the establishment, promoting brand visibility and fostering new business opportunities.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal flavors and trends into popular craft cocktails.
  • Developed a loyal customer base by fostering an engaging and welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
  • Safeguarded legal compliance by enforcing responsible alcohol consumption policies and verifying age requirements as needed.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality beverages.
  • Managed cash handling procedures accurately, reducing discrepancies in daily financial reports.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

General Manager

Green Planet/Electric Lettuce/EDEN Craft
11.2020 - 06.2023
  • Manage Cannabis retailer by implementing new store budget, creating efficiencies in staffing, processing, ordering, inventory and operations, saved costs by 15% in the first year. Likewise, through excellent staff recruitment and training, exceeded sales forecast by approx. $80,000 for first two quarters. Prepare and analyze Monthly KPIs. Plan and implement all daily specials and leafly updates to ensure they increased revenue. Maintained compliancy with OLCC through Metrc reporting, updating state licensing, as well as Dept. of Agriculture. Established great report with customers and vendors.

Front of House Manager

Total Kitchen Services
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Coordinated with Ownership to improve efficiency. Cross-trained in every FOH role (Bartending/Serving/Support). Led staff training and thoroughly educated staff. Enforced company operations policies. Improved Customer satisfaction, business model, and Oregon Food Inspector relationship during tenure.

D6 Inc./ Denton Plastics
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Oversaw daily operations for in house 3D printing & Rapid prototyping
  • Worked and maintained an industrial sized extruder to produce tens of thousands (10,000+) of pounds of various polymers per shift

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology, Clinical Medical Assisiting

Portland, OR
10.2009

Hair Design - Cosmetology

Beau Monde Academy
Portland, OR
01-2026

Skills

  • Cost analysis
  • Store operations logistics
  • Effective communication in diverse formats
  • Detail-oriented planning
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Effective team contributor with proven leadership experience
  • Strong customer service
  • Upselling techniques
  • Personnel supervision
  • Approachable demeanor
  • Inventory management
  • Maintaining cleanliness standards
  • Bar equipment upkeep

Timeline

Lead Bartender

Momoyama
08.2023 - Current

General Manager

Green Planet/Electric Lettuce/EDEN Craft
11.2020 - 06.2023

Front of House Manager

Total Kitchen Services
03.2019 - 09.2020

D6 Inc./ Denton Plastics
08.2014 - 06.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology, Clinical Medical Assisiting

Hair Design - Cosmetology

Beau Monde Academy

Hobbies and Interests

-Closet Musician 

-Art (Struggling is an Artform, right?)

-Hiking (I like to touch earth whenever possible), 

-Travel (I have moved cross country, constantly daydream of Overlanding/VanLife)

-Food (me like food and sustanance)

-Sports! (Blazers, Timbers, Sharks, Raiders, Bears, Mariners, Yankees) LOYALTY

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