Darian Matthews
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dean's list nursing student at National University (graduation date Oct. 2025) with a strong passion for healthcare. Demonstrated clinical experience gained through eight months of nursing school rotations. Extensive background in customer service, showcasing the ability to handle high-stress situations with composure and purpose. Proven excellence in working within interdisciplinary team environments, leveraging exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Seeking an opportunity to contribute as a valuable asset to a team while further developing and expanding my skill set.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
VIP Server and Bartender
SDCM (Camino Riviera & Whaling Bar)
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Greeting guests and ensuring the highest level of customer service and satisfaction
- Networking with guests and encouraging them to return
- Handling cash and credit transactions and ensuring tabs are paid and no walkouts occur
- Extensive multitasking, including taking food/drink orders, filling service tickets, running food orders, starting, and closing tabs, all while maintaining a clean and orderly bar
- Vast knowledge of a wide array of cocktails, spirits, wine, and malt beverages
Lead Bartender
Weazrock Inc. (The Hills Local Pub)
09.2014 - 02.2022
- Ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction
- Monitoring the safety of my guests and crew and understanding how to properly serve alcohol to avoid over-serving
- Lead and support a crew of fellow bartenders and servers
- Address customer concerns and complaints
- Train new hires in the correct steps of service and the company’s core values
- Create new cocktail menus
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Grossmont Union High School District
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Assist a wide range of special education students with multiple challenges from general hygiene to achieving academic and life goals
- Tutor students in their general education classes
- Revise all their homework and classwork
- Submit reports on each student’s progress
- Adapt to each student’s individual, altering lesson plans and daily routines
- Worked with multiple students at the same time
Education
BSN -
National University
Ranch Bernardo10.2025
High School Diploma -
El Capitan High School
Lakeside, CA01.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- EPIC training
- NIHSS certification
- AHA BLS certification (expires 12/2025)
Timeline
VIP Server and Bartender
SDCM (Camino Riviera & Whaling Bar)
04.2022 - 08.2024
Lead Bartender
Weazrock Inc. (The Hills Local Pub)
09.2014 - 02.2022
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Grossmont Union High School District
10.2012 - 06.2014
BSN -
National University
High School Diploma -
El Capitan High School
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