Cynthia Salamanca Aguirre
El Paso,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and customer-focused professional with 10 years of experience as a skilled bartender, 10 years of dedicated experience, known for maintaining great relationships with the same employers., adept at managing high-volume environments and enhancing customer satisfaction. Currently pursuing a career in healthcare, holding certifications as a Clinical Medical Assistant and EKG Technician, with a strong academic record. Bilingual and eager to leverage exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to increase sales in a new role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Elizabeth Espinal
El Paso, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Enhanced establishment's reputation, consistently receiving positive feedback on customer satisfaction surveys.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, routinely checking and documenting bar cleanliness and equipment functionality.
Bartender
Miriam Atilano
El Paso, TX
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area in compliance with health standards.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Bartender
Elizabeth Espinal
El Paso, TX
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Crafted and served specialty cocktails to enhance customer experience.
- Managed inventory and supplies, ensuring bar was well-stocked and organized.
- Trained new bartenders on standard operating procedures and cocktail preparation techniques.
- Developed drink specials based on seasonal ingredients to attract diverse clientele.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving complaints and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Castillos Night Club
Miriam Atilano
El Paso, TX
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Bartender
Miriam Atilano
El Paso, TX
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXAssociate of Science - CCMA
Southwest University At El Paso
El Paso, TX08.2026
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
El Paso, TX06.2015
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Patience and tolerance
- Outgoing personality
- Engaging personality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Handling difficult customers
- Hospitality service expertise
- Health codes compliance
- Able to stand 14 hours
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CET - EKG Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
Elizabeth Espinal
01.2026 - Current
Bartender
Miriam Atilano
09.2023 - 12.2025
Bartender
Elizabeth Espinal
07.2021 - 09.2023
Castillos Night Club
Miriam Atilano
08.2018 - 05.2021
Bartender
Miriam Atilano
07.2016 - 08.2017
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
El Paso Community College
Associate of Science - CCMA
Southwest University At El Paso
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School