RONALD DURAN
Moxologist
3434 32nd St #2 Astoria ,New York
Summary
Expert Bartender with history of working across hospitality sector, from upscale restaurants and boutique hotels to local watering holes and large music venues. Looking to bring mixology proficiency and engaging customer service skills to challenging environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mixologist
BOND 45 ITALIAN RESTAURANT BAR LOUNGE
New York City, NY
10.2017 - Current
- Maintained quality of garnishes, juices and other perishables by preparing new stock daily.
- Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Bartender
FLORIAN TRATTORIA MODERN ITALIAN REST – BAR
Park Avenue, New York City, NY
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Increased bar revenue through development and marketing of featured cocktails.
Bartender
BELLE LOUNGE & GALLERY / HOME LOUNGE & TERRANCE
CLUBS
02.2015 - 08.2015
Bartender
CENTRAL PUB
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Increased bar revenue through development and marketing of featured cocktails.
Bartender
DELANO HOTEL & ROSE BAR
Collins, Miami, FL
11.1998 - 12.2011
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Increased bar revenue through development and marketing of featured cocktails.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- 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
- Taught employees bar sales techniques, resulting in higher profits
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events
- Updated drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean
Bartender
NOBU @ Shore Club Hotel
Miami Beach, FL
12.2001 - 07.2003
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Increased bar revenue through development and marketing of featured cocktails.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team
Education
Technology & Digital
Cyber U: Academy of Arts
2015
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Bilingual Institute of Languages and Technology
2015
Excel 2013, Power Point 2013 - undefined
2013
Fine Arts (Photography
Parsons School of Design
1994
Fine Arts (Photography
Fashion Institute Technology
1994
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Colegio Salvador Umaña Castro / High School
1989
Skills
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Performance Improvement
- Building Maintenance
- Performance improvements
- Upselling proficiency
- Seasonal menu understanding
- Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- Inventory
Timeline
Mixologist
BOND 45 ITALIAN RESTAURANT BAR LOUNGE
10.2017 - Current
Bartender
FLORIAN TRATTORIA MODERN ITALIAN REST – BAR
05.2016 - 05.2017
Bartender
BELLE LOUNGE & GALLERY / HOME LOUNGE & TERRANCE
CLUBS
02.2015 - 08.2015
Bartender
CENTRAL PUB
07.2014 - 02.2015
Bartender
NOBU @ Shore Club Hotel
12.2001 - 07.2003
Bartender
DELANO HOTEL & ROSE BAR
11.1998 - 12.2011
Technology & Digital
Cyber U: Academy of Arts
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Bilingual Institute of Languages and Technology
Excel 2013, Power Point 2013 - undefined
Fine Arts (Photography
Parsons School of Design
Fine Arts (Photography
Fashion Institute Technology
undefined
Colegio Salvador Umaña Castro / High School
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