Karen Espinosa
Elizabeth,NJ
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
STK Steakhouse
New York, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Presently working part time
Bartender
Side Bar NYC
Manhattan, NY
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Penn station Nj transit Amtrak level
Bartender
Dos Caminos
Midtown Manhattan, NY
01.2022
Bartender
Hyatt Regency
Princeton, NJ
01.2022 - 2023
- Company Overview: Hyatt.com
- Presently working on call/to cover shifts
Bartender
Chelsea beach bar
Atlantic City, NJ
01.2022
- Company Overview: Chelseabeachbar.com
- Only for the summer season
Bartender
Mister East
Roselle, NJ
01.2020 - 2022
- Company Overview: Mistereast.com
- On call/covering shifts for the summer season
Bartending & mixology instructor
Famous bartending school
Newark/Woodbridge/Wayne, NJ
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Famousbartending.com
- On call
Wine & Spirits educator/ Mixologist/ Promotional Model/Brand Ambassador
Hart Agency
NY, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Hartagencyny.com
- Presently working
Car sales
Supreme Motor Sports
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Suprememotornj.com
Drahma Cook
PF Changs china bistro
WNY, NJ
01.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: Pfchangs.com
Prep Cook
Dos Caminos
New York, NY
01.2013 - Current
- Company Overview: Doscaminos.com
Bartender
Lair
New York, NY
01.2013 - 2014
- Company Overview: Lairnyc.com
Bartender
Four Point by Sheraton
Plainview, NY
01.2011 - 2013
Bartender/Server/Bottle service
The lobby
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Thelobbynj.com
Bartender/Server
Blockheads
NY, NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
Cocktail server & bartender
Lol Times Square comedy club
NY, NY
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Lolstandupcomedy.com
- (theater district)
Server
Patron Mexican Grill
Hells kitchen/New York, NY
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Patronmexicangrillnyc.com
Server/ Bartender
Sombrero
Hells kitchen/New York, NY
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Sombrerorestaurant.com
Bartender
Marriot Hotel & Resort
Islandia, NY
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bartender & Cocktail Server
Murphy’s Law Irish Pub (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)
Hollywood, FL
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bartender
Italion Bistro (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)
Hollywood, FL
01.2008 - 01.2009
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Colegio Departamental Vicente Borrero Costa
Cali01.2007
Skills
- Multitasking ability
- Customer service orientation
- Reliability and dependability
- Team collaboration
- Patience and tolerance
- Effective communication
- Outgoing demeanor
- Engagement skills
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Payment processing expertise
- Conflict resolution
- Cash register operation
- Menu knowledge
- Hospitality expertise
- Service mindset
- Professional appearance
- Alcohol awareness
Websites
Certification
- Allstars Bartending School - Mixologist certification-Selden, NY- 2011
- Alcohol Awareness Certification(TIPS) - New York,NY -2013
- Wine & Spirits ceminars
- Attending Flair classes at the moment IG-@stricklyflair -New York,NY
- Alcohol Awareness Certification(TIPS) - New York,NY-2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Qualifications
- Bilingual in English/ Spanish
- Proficient in point of sale system (MICROS, OASIS, APPLE, REVEL, NCR, UNION, Aloha)
- Able to handle challenges of high volume establishments
Overview
"Highly experienced bartender, server, and bottle service expert with 19 years of experience in fast-paced environments. I bring a passion for mixology, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. With a quick learning ability and a resourceful approach, I consistently deliver creative and memorable experiences behind the bar."
Timeline
Bartender
STK Steakhouse
05.2025 - Current
Bartender
Side Bar NYC
01.2022 - 05.2025
Bartender
Dos Caminos
01.2022
Bartender
Hyatt Regency
01.2022 - 2023
Bartender
Chelsea beach bar
01.2022
Bartender
Mister East
01.2020 - 2022
Bartending & mixology instructor
Famous bartending school
01.2020 - Current
Wine & Spirits educator/ Mixologist/ Promotional Model/Brand Ambassador
Hart Agency
01.2020 - Current
Car sales
Supreme Motor Sports
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bartender/Server/Bottle service
The lobby
01.2015 - 01.2020
Bartender/Server
Blockheads
01.2015 - 01.2017
Drahma Cook
PF Changs china bistro
01.2014 - Current
Cocktail server & bartender
Lol Times Square comedy club
01.2014 - 01.2016
Prep Cook
Dos Caminos
01.2013 - Current
Bartender
Lair
01.2013 - 2014
Server
Patron Mexican Grill
01.2013 - 01.2015
Server/ Bartender
Sombrero
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bartender
Four Point by Sheraton
01.2011 - 2013
Bartender
Marriot Hotel & Resort
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bartender & Cocktail Server
Murphy’s Law Irish Pub (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bartender
Italion Bistro (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)
01.2008 - 01.2009
High school diploma - undefined
Colegio Departamental Vicente Borrero Costa