Daniel James Honsa
San Diego,USA
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Client-focused undergraduate with extensive experience in high-volume and fine-dining restaurant environments, demonstrating strong communication, relationship-building, and performance under pressure. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver high-quality service, and adapt quickly in fast-paced, revenue-driven settings. These skills are complemented by a strong academic foundation in accounting and real estate and accounting foundations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Blue Palm Cafe
San Diego, CA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Trained new baristas on coffee preparation and customer service standards.
- Managed daily operations and handled 300-500 customers per day while upkeeping equipment cleanliness and performed regular maintenance checks.
- Developed specialty drink recipes to enhance menu offerings .
Server
Jake’s Del Mar
San Diego, CA
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Handled exceptional guest interaction and attention to detail when serving guests to enhance their dining experience
- Had comprehensive knowledge of the menu, able to deliver the specials of the day and menu allergies, and ingredients confidently
- Maintained calm under high table turnover, in a fast paced dining environment
Accounting Assistant
Auxiliary Services - University of San Diego, Knauss School of Business
San Diego, CA
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked with the accounts payable supervisor of the Dining Services at USD, correcting purchase orders, matching item quantities with price, and overall office organizational tasks of scanning and bookkeeping
- Streamlined the invoice process of inputting and ensuring correct prices and quantity in CBORD/WinPrism processing systems
Server
Blanco Restaurant and Bar
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Worked with kitchen and line staff, bar, and other servers to provide excellent customer service
- Navigated POS (Square) system, took orders, and maintained regulatory restaurant servicing practices
Customer Satisfaction Analyst
AJ’s Fitness Club - Knauss School of Business
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Analyzed survey data from 300+ members with data visualization programs like Tableau to identify trends in satisfaction, retention, and spending for a gym membership
Server (Fine Dining)
The University Club of Saint Paul-Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs
- Trained new employees in front of house service and supported the coordination and execution of special events at the Club
Education
BACC and BBA - Accountancy, Real Estate
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05.2026
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Active listener
- Exceptional customer service
- Adaptive and creative
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Barista
Blue Palm Cafe
08.2025 - 12.2025
Server
Jake’s Del Mar
04.2025 - 11.2025
Accounting Assistant
Auxiliary Services - University of San Diego, Knauss School of Business
05.2024 - 05.2025
Server
Blanco Restaurant and Bar
09.2023 - 09.2024
Customer Satisfaction Analyst
AJ’s Fitness Club - Knauss School of Business
09.2023 - 09.2023
Server (Fine Dining)
The University Club of Saint Paul-Minnesota
06.2021 - 06.2023
BACC and BBA - Accountancy, Real Estate
University of San Diego
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Member, Real Estate Society, University of San Diego July 2025-present
- Member, Accounting Society + Beta Alpha Psi, University of San Diego Spring 2023-present
- Student Accounting Lab Tutor, 1 hour weekly sessions tutoring lower level accounting classes
- Member, Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter Spring 2021-present
- Senior Volunteer, Heifer International Empty Bowls Fall 2019-Spring 2022
- Raised over 25,000 dollars over 4 years through silent auction and food service to donate to Heifer international, a fundraiser for starving children in African countries