Chris ‘Crispy Kartel’ Ortiz

• Manages social media for audience interaction and venue growth.
• Managed all aspects of event logistics including setup and breakdown of the venue space.
• Created promotional materials for special events such as invitations, programs and press releases.
• Supervised staff members during set-up and execution of events to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Sourced entertainment acts suitable for the target audience at each event.
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
• Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
• Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
• Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
• Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
• Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
• Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
• Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.

• Developed musical compositions and arrangements for a variety of genres.
• Recorded, mixed, and edited audio tracks in the studio.
• Created soundscapes for film productions.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.
• Composed and performed original music for a variety of audiences.
• Played live shows with full bands and solo performances.
• Collaborated with other musicians to create unique soundscapes.
• Maintained equipment such as guitars, amplifiers and recording devices.
• Developed promotional material such as posters, flyers and websites.
• Managed social media accounts by creating content that engages fans online.
• Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances.
• Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs and bands.
• Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
• Chose music appropriate to specific performance requirements.

• Created sketches of clothing designs and communicated vision to pattern makers.
• Developed textile prints for garments, including placement, scale, and color.
• Content creation for social media such as video and photo editing.
• Designed original graphics for t-shirts and other apparel items.
• Reviewed fabric swatches from suppliers and made decisions on which ones to use in collections.
• Collaborated with photographers and stylists to showcase brands and merchandising standards.
• Developed mockups or product samples using digital or manual design equipment.
• Created content for social media campaigns.
• Monitored online conversations about the brand across various channels such as social media platforms and forums.

• Handled high volume sales with cash, credit and gift card transactions
• Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.

Dance Instructor for Beacon after-school Program where I taught the fundamentals of Breakdancing, Contemporary, Choreography techniques, along with teaching the Photography class.

• Maintaining the Conditioning Studio by cleaning and organizing the facility in the school of dance.
• Shadowing the senior conditioning staff trainers.
• Shadowing the Physical therapist Tyresa working with injured dancers.
• Weeks of time spent at the FSU wellness Center with Tyresa (FSU SOD Physical Therapist), implementing and applying knowledge shared to recover from numerous injuries, and avoiding two major surgeries.
• TA for the 'Conditioning for Dancers' course that was geared towards helping students reach their peak performance abilities.
• Constructed a conditioning program for the break-dancers of Tallahassee to build strength in unfamiliar areas and improve range of motion.