Ivan Montoya
Vancouver
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
La Fiesta on Main Street
09.2025 - Current
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Server/Bartender
WildFin American Grill
03.2022 - 09.2025
- - Delivered exceptional dining experiences, managed multiple tables efficiently, and consistently exceeded guest expectations.
- - Boosted sales through effective upselling techniques, maintained high customer satisfaction ratings, and contributed to overall restaurant growth.
- - Fostered teamwork in a fast-paced environment, ensuring coordination between kitchen and front-of-house staff for optimal service flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
Server/Bartender
Cecilia
05.2025 - 08.2025
- - Delivered excellent guest service in a high-volume, fast-paced dining environment.
- - Applied strong menu and beverage knowledge to provide recommendations and upsell premium items.
- - Ensured smooth service flow by collaborating effectively with front- and back-of-house staff.
- - Maintained a welcoming atmosphere that enhanced customer satisfaction and encouraged repeat business.
Retail Associate (Lodge)
Dick’s Sporting Goods
06.2020 - 01.2022
- - Assisted customers in selecting outdoor gear, enhancing product knowledge and boosting sales.
- - Organized displays to improve store layout and enhance customer experience.
- - Worked closely with team members to maintain a clean, organized store environment.
- - Participated in cross-departmental training to expand product expertise.
- - Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
- - Mentored new hires on store policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
Vancouver, WA05-2021
Skills
- Safe service compliance
- Bar restocking
- Mixology
- Health codes compliance
- Suggestive selling
- Food service
- Wine and liquor expertise
- Outgoing personality
Interests
In my free time, I enjoy a multitude of creative activities that include writing and performing music, reading books and journaling, and practicing martial arts
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
La Fiesta on Main Street
09.2025 - Current
Server/Bartender
Cecilia
05.2025 - 08.2025
Server/Bartender
WildFin American Grill
03.2022 - 09.2025
Retail Associate (Lodge)
Dick’s Sporting Goods
06.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School