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Nicholas Espero

Venice,CA

Summary

Meticulous professional with background spanning many aspects of sales service industry, including 2 years of commercial real estate multifamily sales, & 12 years in hospitality. Looking to join a positive & supportive team in the nightlife industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Lavo Ristorante
San Diego, CA
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.

B2B Sales Representative (Remote)

ERTC Simple
San Diego , CA
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Contacted & developed working relationships with business owners through cold calling, email, & face-to-face meetings.
  • Discussed pricing & negotiated service contracts to secure agreements.
  • Assisted in compiling client financial data & supporting documents. Ensured minimal discrepancies before passing documents along to accountants.
  • Within first month, was the first Sales rep in team of 10 to bring client from start to finish.

Bartender/ Bottle Expeditor

NOVA Nightclub
San Diego, CA, CA
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Communicated with artist liaison in order to sufficiently plan for and execute artists' service needs.
  • Expedited VIP service orders with bottle service staff and management.
  • Played significant role in Grand-Opening. Provided guidance for upper-management & owners on proven systems in place from previous venue.
  • Trained barback staff, while simultaneously learning new systems for new role.

Bartender

Juniper & Ivy, Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
San Diego, CA
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Attended regular Sommelier-led wine trainings.
  • Made wine recommendations with knowledge & confidence of correct wine & food pairings.
  • Regularly developed craft cocktail design and menu in collaboration with bar manager and colleagues.

Bartender/ Bottle Service Expeditor

OMNIA Nightclub
San Diego , CA
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Generated sales reports to support financial & administrative objectives. Responsible for 5-12 colleagues financials. Ensured minimal discrepancies in order to prevent charge-backs.
  • Multitasked by assisting colleagues with orders while taking care of bar patrons.
  • Promoted within company twice. 07/2018 & 07/2019.
  • Consistently placed Top 3 in revenue for monthly upselling brand suggestions.

Commercial Real Estate Associate

Marcus & Millichap
San Diego , CA
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Identified potential buyers/sellers through cold calling. Completed 250-300 calls/week.
  • Created business proposals & provided guidance to clients for real estate acquisition/disposition needs.
  • Facilitated and closed real estate transactions with guidance of senior associate.

Education

Licensee #02056895 - Real Estate

State of California Bureau of Real Estate
San Diego, CA
01.2018

Additional Coursework - Corporate Financial Accounting

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre Medicine

CSUSB
San Bernardino, CA
06.2014

Skills

  • Insomniac POS System familiarity
  • Finance knowledge
  • Craft Cocktail experience
  • Nightclub experience
  • Inventory management
  • Training experience

Certification

  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Retail Education Alcohol/Drugs Compliance Training, Certified (R.E.A.C.T)
  • ServSafe
  • San Diego Food Handlers

Timeline

B2B Sales Representative (Remote)

ERTC Simple
12.2022 - 01.2023

Bartender

Lavo Ristorante
07.2022 - 12.2023

Bartender/ Bottle Expeditor

NOVA Nightclub
02.2022 - 12.2022

Bartender

Juniper & Ivy, Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
03.2021 - 03.2022

Commercial Real Estate Associate

Marcus & Millichap
08.2018 - 07.2020

Bartender/ Bottle Service Expeditor

OMNIA Nightclub
03.2016 - 03.2020

Licensee #02056895 - Real Estate

State of California Bureau of Real Estate

Additional Coursework - Corporate Financial Accounting

San Diego Mesa College

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre Medicine

CSUSB

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