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Education
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Donovan Hernandez

Donovan Hernandez

Lakewood,CO

Summary

Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Miya Moon
Lone Tree, Colorado
06.2025 - Current
  • Prepared and served a variety of cocktails and beverages to customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout shifts.

Server/Bartender

Indulge Wine bar
Golden, Colorado
12.2024 - 09.2025
  • Recommended wine pairings to elevate guest dining experiences.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced wine bar environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and bar areas.

Fine Dining Server/Bartender

Prime 131
Houston, TX
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Guest Service, guiding guests through menu and providing the best experience possible through suggestions and recommendations
  • Cash handling, building rapport

Bartender/Floor Lead

The Sunrise House
Houston, TX
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Guest service, bar/liquor inventory management, employee management, scheduling, training, cocktail creation, managing payment and cash handling, maintain cleanliness

FOH Manager

Capone's Oven and Bar
Houston, TX
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Employee hiring and training, employee scheduling, daily and weekly inventory and ordering, catering and event sales and planning, employee coaching and training, guest service

Ed Fellow/Substitute Teacher

Raton Public Schools
Raton, NM
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Classroom supervision, lesson plan administration, attendance recording, teacher assistant, tutoring

Recruiting Manager

Valley Veterinary Care, LLC
Weslaco, TX
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Candidate pipeline tracking, candidate sourcing, candidate vetting and interviewing, attending recruiting events, creating and maintaining positive networking relationships

Hospital Manager

Valley Veterinary Care, LLC
Weslaco, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Employee hiring and training, employee scheduling, daily and weekly inventory and ordering, employee coaching and training, FDA Drug log maintenance

Restaurant Manager

Dave and Busters
Albuquerque, NM
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Employee hiring and training, employee scheduling, daily and weekly inventory and ordering, employee coaching and training, guest service

Bars/Outlets Manager

Santa Ana Star Casino Resort
Bernalillo, NM
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Employee hiring and training, employee scheduling, daily and weekly inventory and ordering, catering and event sales and planning, employee coaching and training, guest service

Restaurant Supervisor

Heritage Hotels and Resorts
Albuquerque, NM
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Employee hiring and training, employee scheduling, daily and weekly inventory and ordering, employee coaching and training, guest service

Lead Bartender

Buca Di Beppo
Albuquerque, NM
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Guest service, inventory control, order taking, daily sales goal tracking, creating daily specials, batching of premixed cocktails and recipes

Manager/ Key Holder Supervisor

Emilia's On The Plaza
Mesilla, NM
10.2013 - 07.2015
  • Employee hiring and training, employee scheduling, daily and weekly inventory and ordering, employee coaching and training, guest service

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Dual Credit

Luna Community College
Raton, NM
05.2012

Diploma - General Study

Raton High School
Raton, NM
05.2012

Skills

  • Highly Motivated
  • Dedication to growth and learning/Training
  • Interpersonal/ Communication Skills
  • Wine Knowledge
  • Guest Service Oriented
  • Menu Pairings
  • Bartending
  • Teamwork
  • Highly Organized

Timeline

Bartender

Miya Moon
06.2025 - Current

Server/Bartender

Indulge Wine bar
12.2024 - 09.2025

Fine Dining Server/Bartender

Prime 131
04.2024 - 12.2024

Bartender/Floor Lead

The Sunrise House
01.2024 - 04.2024

FOH Manager

Capone's Oven and Bar
05.2023 - 01.2024

Ed Fellow/Substitute Teacher

Raton Public Schools
09.2022 - 05.2023

Recruiting Manager

Valley Veterinary Care, LLC
01.2021 - 09.2022

Hospital Manager

Valley Veterinary Care, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021

Restaurant Manager

Dave and Busters
10.2019 - 12.2019

Bars/Outlets Manager

Santa Ana Star Casino Resort
06.2019 - 10.2019

Restaurant Supervisor

Heritage Hotels and Resorts
07.2017 - 06.2019

Lead Bartender

Buca Di Beppo
08.2015 - 07.2017

Manager/ Key Holder Supervisor

Emilia's On The Plaza
10.2013 - 07.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant - Dual Credit

Luna Community College

Diploma - General Study

Raton High School