Naomi Korenaga
EWA BEACH
Summary
Versatile Bartender with many years of hands-on experience using correct techniques and liquid measurements to expertly prepare alcoholic drinks. Creative and artistic team player with emphasis on customer experience. Dedicated to building loyal customer base and memorable interactions. Versed in maintaining liquor stock, keeping bar clean and assessing team/business needs. Friendly and upbeat individual possessing outstanding dexterity coupled with first-rate multitasking and prepared to handle individualized service to high-volume service situations. Previous industries include retail and education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender, Shift Lead
WHISKEY DIX
Aiea
08.2025 - Current
- Balance POS, handle sales and reset register end of night
- Prep bar garnishes
- Organize and maintain cleanliness of bar
Bartender, Server, Brand Model
MARKET ADVANTAGE, Island Girls Hawaii Model Management
Honolulu
07.2025 - Current
- Special & high profile event services such as:
-Chief of War Apple tv+ premiere (remote bartender)
-Cooling down for Cancer Golf Tournament (caddy girl)
-Liquor Showcase (bartender for select brands)
Bartender
VALOR
Aiea
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Day time mixology and craft cocktail, precision and expectations held to quality standards
- Prep bar garnishes, pre-batch cocktails, create drinks for seasonal menus
- Late night live music venue holding over 700 occupants, fast paced and high volume output
- Organize and maintain cleanliness of bar and around bar
Bartender
VALOR
Aiea
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Executed daytime mixology and craft cocktails with precision, adhering to quality standards
Manager, Bartender
A&G Bar and Restaurant
Waianae
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed day-to-day operations as server and bartender
- Placed liquor orders and coordinated kitchen orders
- Cleaned and maintained front of house and back of house to ensure food safety compliance
Education
Associate of Arts -
Leeward Community College
05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Education
University of Hawaii: West Oahu
06-2026
High School Diploma -
Iolani School
HonoluluSkills
- Licensed bartender
- POS proficiency
- Large cash handling
- Punctuality and reliability
- Self-starter and accountability
- Ability to multitask
- Event coordination
- Ability to solve problems: Rapid decision making
- Team collaborator with ability to lead
- Self-starter & shared accountability
- Seeks feedback
- Values effective communication & active listening
- Specializes in building rapport
- Takes criticism well
- Not afraid to ask for input/evaluation
- Positive attitude
- Fun
Timeline
Bartender, Shift Lead
WHISKEY DIX
08.2025 - Current
Bartender, Server, Brand Model
MARKET ADVANTAGE, Island Girls Hawaii Model Management
07.2025 - Current
Bartender
VALOR
09.2024 - 01.2026
Bartender
VALOR
06.2023 - 01.2026
Manager, Bartender
A&G Bar and Restaurant
05.2023 - 01.2025
Associate of Arts -
Leeward Community College
Bachelor of Science - Early Education
University of Hawaii: West Oahu
High School Diploma -
Iolani School