Hillary Elizabeth Schoen
Round Rock
Summary
Dynamic bartender with extensive experience at Bar Divas, recognized for crafting innovative cocktails and delivering exceptional customer service. Proven ability in inventory management and event coordination, ensuring seamless operations in high-pressure environments. Highly reliable and detail-oriented, consistently exceeding client expectations while fostering strong customer relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Bar Divas
Austin
03.2022 - Current
- Crafted custom cocktails at private parties and events.
- Built the bar from the ground up, then broke it down at the end of the event.
- Developed seasonal drink menus reflecting current trends and tastes.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Poured wine, beer, and cocktails for patrons.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
Bartender
Aris Steakhouse
Austin
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Crafted innovative cocktails and beverages for diverse clientele.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed bar inventory and organized supplies for efficiency.
- Trained new staff on drink preparation and service standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Maintained inventory for off-site storage daily.
Bartender
W Hotel
Austin
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Receive and handle food orders.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Open bar for service in the morning.
- Managed bar inventory and organized supplies for efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Crafted innovative cocktails and beverages for diverse clientele.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of bar area consistently.
Chef, Catering Director
Most Wanted Chef Catering
Austin
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Cook at private catering events.
- Assign tasks to other chefs, and supervise.
- Prepping ingredients and following recipes.
- Preparing and organizing all food for events.
- In charge of all inventory and equipment, organized and packed up all equipment for each event, and packed up at the end of each event, organized the warehouse.
- Decorated events and plated foods are aesthetically pleasing.
- Transported equipment and food.
Resident Care Associate
Makana Path
Elgin
12.2019 - 12.2023
- Cared for and served the needs of detoxing and residential patients.
- Assisted with programming, cleaning, and maintenance of the facility.
- Transported and supervised unstable patients one-on-one for psychiatric holds, emergency room visits, etc.
- Reported client care to the nursing and clinical team.
- Performed safety checks on patients every 15 minutes for suicide watch.
Line Cook
Longhorn Village
Lakeway
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Prepared diverse menu items in accordance with established recipes and standards.
Bartender
Levy Catering
Austin
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Set up and broke down bars, banquets, and shows.
- Cash register operation.
- Trained other subcontracted bartenders regularly.
- Crafted innovative cocktails and beverages for diverse clientele.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed bar inventory and organized supplies for efficiency.
- Bartend Conventions and Events (ACL, SXSW, Roller Derby, Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, Comicon, Austin Symphony, Austin Women’s Expo, Austin Tattoo Expo, Junior League Christmas Affair, Rodeo Austin Gala, etc.). At the Austin Convention Center and Palmer Events Center.
Bartender
Threadgill's World Headquarters
Austin
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Crafted innovative cocktails and beverages for diverse clientele.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed bar inventory and organized supplies for efficiency.
Subcontracted Bartender
Austin’s Elite Staffing
Austin
05.2014 - 06.2015
- I bartended and served at SXSW, ACL, and F1 for three years in a row.
- Work as a bartender, server, and assistant chef at weddings, banquets, private parties, special events, and concerts.
- Bartend at the venue, The Backyard, for concerts, including Willie Nelson.
- Set up and broke down entire weddings and concert venues.
- Assisted party and wedding planners in decorating and set-up.
- I was promoted within four months.
Skybox Bartender
University of Texas Club
Austin
08.2012 - 02.2014
- I bartended and hosted Skybox Suites during the football season.
- Bartended and served at wedding receptions, banquets, club dinners, etc.
- Hosted business meetings.
- Set up and break down of buffets.
- Set up banquet rooms for meetings, shows, parties, etc.
- Prepared and served a variety of beverages to club members and guests.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed during shifts.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout service hours.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and special requests promptly.
Education
EMT - Emergency Medicine
Emergency Management Training Services Academy
Round Rock, TX06.2013
Bartending
Texas School of Bartenders
Austin, TX08.2012
High School Diploma -
Round Rock High School
Round Rock05.2011
Skills
- Bartending
- Cocktail crafting
- Inventory management
- Event coordination
- Cash handling
- Customer relationship management
- Fast-paced service
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Chef
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Ability to work in high-stress environments
- Quick learner
- Hands-on
- Organizational skills
- Responsibility
- Highly reliable
- Reliability
- Professionalism
Skills Qualifications Certifications
- 16 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
- 12 years bartending experience
- 6 nonconsecutive years Chef experience
- TABC/Food-Handler Certified
- CPR certified
- Great interpersonal skills, strong work-ethic, attention to detail.
- Good in fast-paced and high-stress environments.
- Learn quickly, very 'hands on'.
- Very organized and timely.
- Responsible, reliable, professional.
References
- Alana Puentes, 917-626-3942, Owner of Most Wanted Chef Catering
- Matthew Wayland, 830-637-0682, Head Chef at Longhorn Village
- Jennifer Bass, 512-507-8192, Kitchen Manager at Threadgill’s
Timeline
Bartender
Aris Steakhouse
01.2025 - 10.2025
Bartender
W Hotel
06.2024 - 01.2025
Chef, Catering Director
Most Wanted Chef Catering
10.2023 - 05.2024
Line Cook
Longhorn Village
01.2023 - 10.2023
Bartender
Bar Divas
03.2022 - Current
Resident Care Associate
Makana Path
12.2019 - 12.2023
Bartender
Levy Catering
05.2017 - 12.2019
Bartender
Threadgill's World Headquarters
06.2015 - 05.2017
Subcontracted Bartender
Austin’s Elite Staffing
05.2014 - 06.2015
Skybox Bartender
University of Texas Club
08.2012 - 02.2014
EMT - Emergency Medicine
Emergency Management Training Services Academy
Bartending
Texas School of Bartenders
High School Diploma -
Round Rock High School