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Ramiro Camacho

Santa Cruz,Ca

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

California Grill
04.2018 - Current
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Martial Arts Instructor

Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Watsonville
02.2015 - Current
  • Helped students prevent injuries and rendered calm and professional aid in case of accidents.
  • Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
  • Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size, and age.
  • Instructed on proper breathing techniques, stances, and forms.
  • Evaluated student performance to determine promotion in rank.
  • Imparted key etiquette points, discipline, and respect.
  • Promoted positive and inclusive environment by demonstrating discipline and respect to support students.
  • Communicated with parents to keep families informed of student progress and address concerns.
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.

Lead instructor

Raul Castillo Martial Arts
01.2005 - Current
  • I teach a variety of different fitness and martial arts classes including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, kickboxing and self-defense
  • Students range from 4-60 years old
  • This area of teaching involves mentoring, counseling, and life coaching, as well as pushing my students to their mental and physical limits
  • I train champion level athletes, as well as children.
  • Motivated junior teachers to provide exceptional learning environments.
  • Evaluated student demographics to make effective choices in class and activity development.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Bartender

Cafe Palomar
06.2012 - 08.2023
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • 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.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.

Bartender

Paradise Beach Grill
05.2014 - 04.2019
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • 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.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Server

Sam's Chowder House
05.2011 - 05.2017
  • High volume restaurant, serving over 800 patrons a day
  • Frequently was chosen to work buyouts and private banquet events
  • Excellent scores on multiple 'secret shopper' evaluations
  • Dependable attendance, punctuality, and work ethic.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.

Server

café gibraltar
06.2007 - 03.2011
  • 2013 Zagat rated 28/30
  • Fine food, fine wine, and Michelin Guide recommended restaurant
  • Gibraltar was a second home, our staff was very close knit and team-oriented
  • I received extensive training in service as well as food prep experience in the kitchen.

Education

General Education - Physical Education

college of san mateo

Skills

  • Energetic/Self motivated work ethic
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Prioritizing responsibilities of service
  • Contributing to a positive, team oriented work environment
  • Experience and knowledge of food preparation and cooking
  • Passion for fine food and wine
  • Fluent in Spanish and English/ some Italian, Portuguese and Mayan
  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership

Leadership Experience

  • 10+ years Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition and training- Black belt
  • Undefeated amateur cage fighting record
  • Professional corner man for Strike Force cage fighting
  • Certified mixed martial arts instructor
  • Mentoring/coaching children aged 4-17
  • Creating and executing challenging lesson plans
  • Leading fitness/Martial Arts classes of 30+ students
  • Teaching Champions with Champion Experience

References

  • Evan Mehl: Owner of Mehl's Colonial Chapel (831) 234-2461
  • Thomas Ramsey: Owner of Claudio Franca Watsonville (831)-706-8702
  • Robin Anderson: Head Manager California Grill (831) 722-8052

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Manager

California Grill
04.2018 - Current

Martial Arts Instructor

Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Watsonville
02.2015 - Current

Bartender

Paradise Beach Grill
05.2014 - 04.2019

Bartender

Cafe Palomar
06.2012 - 08.2023

Server

Sam's Chowder House
05.2011 - 05.2017

Server

café gibraltar
06.2007 - 03.2011

Lead instructor

Raul Castillo Martial Arts
01.2005 - Current

General Education - Physical Education

college of san mateo

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