Rico Santiago
Chicago ,IL
Summary
Born in Fort Myers, FL, I spent my summers landscaping and learning the native plant life. I was deep into the music and band world, studying trombone and history into college. I continued to teach at a professional performer level at drum corp international and toured the country competing alongside the greatest in our activity. I picked up some bartending and serving skills maintains a high level of hospitality quality.
I’ve spent the last 9 years teaching and directing color guard at a very successful high school program and looking to grow my career opportunities utilizing all types of strengths gained.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Color Guard Director
Greenfield Central School Corporation
08.2015 - Current
- Recognized and celebrated individual achievements, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment among team members.
- Established a positive learning environment that promoted teamwork, discipline, and respect among team members and staff
- Facilitated communication between students from different backgrounds allowing them to work cohesively as a unit during performances.
- Implemented safety precautions during practices and performances to minimize injuries among team members.
- Managed a team of staff, created rehearsal and travel itineraries, created and utilized a seasonal budget for design, equipment, costumes, props, and staff pay to ensure performer success.
- Further, I organized parent volunteers, and created fundraisers necessary to fulfill budget goals. I also taught ways to communicate and receive feedback appropriately to always promote growth.
Lead Bartender
Tinker Street
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving positive relationships between the business and its clientele.
- Trained new bartenders on company policies, drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Landscape Worker
R.S. Walsh Landscaping
06.2008 - 08.2012
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
Education
Bachelors-Incomplete. Studied For 3 Years - Music Ed. And Secondary Social Science Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLHigh School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
Fort Myers, FLSkills
- Choreography Development
- Rehearsal Planning
- Team Management
- Relationship Building
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Conflict Resolution
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Classroom Management
- Problem-Solving
- Plant identification
- Use of power tools
- Strong work ethic in regard to physical labor
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Tinker Street
10.2016 - 10.2019
Color Guard Director
Greenfield Central School Corporation
08.2015 - Current
Landscape Worker
R.S. Walsh Landscaping
06.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelors-Incomplete. Studied For 3 Years - Music Ed. And Secondary Social Science Education
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School