Nicky Gallegos
Denver,USA
Summary
High-volume bartender with over four years of experience delivering exceptional hospitality across sports venues, concerts, upscale banquets, private events, and high-energy bar environments. Adaptable to diverse service styles, event settings, and collaborating with a team communicating effectively in both English and Spanish. Passionate about continuing to grow as a hospitality professional through leadership development, elevated cocktail knowledge, and exceptional guest service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Bartender/ Cocktail Server
Dave and Busters
Denver, CO, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced bar and cocktail serving.
- Skilled in building craft cocktails, beer & wine knowledge, and mocktail alternatives.
- Trained new bartenders on proper techniques and company policy.
- Recorded bar inventory weekly and worked closely with bar management in maintaining the bar.
Event Lead Bartender
Aramark- Empower Field
Denver, CO
04.2026 - Current
- Led bar operations for high-attendance sporting events, concerts, and special events in a fast-paced stadium environment.
- Independently set up and prepared bar stations before events, ensuring inventory, equipment, and supplies were fully stocked and service-ready.
- Crafted cocktails and served beer, seltzers, wine, and other beverages while efficiently managing continuous lines of guests throughout events.
Banquet Server/ Event Bartender
Best Services
Denver, CO
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Bartended private events, museum galas, festivals, pop-up events, and catered functions across a variety of venues.
- Provided banquet service for upscale catered events, including fine dining functions at the Magnolia Hotel.
- Prepared and organized bar stations, banquet rooms, buffet displays, and event spaces to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Collaborated with event managers, banquet staff, and venue teams to deliver exceptional hospitality and execute successful events.
Case Manager Intern
Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance
Denver, CO, USA
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Assessed clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
- Supported clients in handling rental applications, tax forms, medical care, and other government programs.
- Detailed client visits with thorough documentation and official reports in both English and Spanish.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Denver
05-2021
High School - undefined
North High School
05-2018
Skills
- Mixology
- Bilingual
- Service-oriented mindset
- Outgoing Personality
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Team training and development
- Multitasking
- Cash Handling & Inventory
- Bar Hygiene
Certification
ServSafe Certified
LANGUAGES
Spanish | Advanced
Timeline
Event Lead Bartender
Aramark- Empower Field
04.2026 - Current
Banquet Server/ Event Bartender
Best Services
07.2024 - 03.2026
Lead Bartender/ Cocktail Server
Dave and Busters
05.2022 - Current
Case Manager Intern
Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance
06.2020 - 12.2022
High School - undefined
North High School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Denver