Timothy “TJ” Cueto
Seattle
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over a decade of customer-facing roles that include boutique retail and hospitality roles with a strong passion for men’s fashion, Japanese denim, Japanese fashion, and streetwear. Known for delivering exceptional in-store experiences, maintaining deep product knowledge, and contributing positively to small, tight-knit teams. Eager to grow long-term within Blue Owl and take on expanded responsibilities or new roles over time.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bar Prep
Pike Street Hospitality Group
Seattle
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared bar for daily service.
- organized orders and indexed them.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assist in monthly inventory audits.
- learn an ever-changing menu of cocktails and syrups to ensure high-quality, consistent service.
Crew
Dick’s Drive-Inn
Seattle
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided consistent, knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and high-quality customer service to 100s of customers daily.
- Gained all proficiencies in half the time usually required.
- Help maintain a clean, organized walk-in and inventory spaces.
- Delivered excellent customer service during high-volume shifts.
Sales Associate
Illest Boutique
Los Angeles
07.2013 - 02.2016
- With accurate product knowledge and providing exceptional, friendly customer service.
- Keep the shop and inventory room clean and organized.
- Catalogue new inventory and add it to our POS system.
- Attend car meets and take photos with my DSLR, for the Fatlace Blogs, social media, and marketing
Education
Computer Science
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 09.2023 - 02.2025
Computer Science
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA 01.2020 - 01.2023
Skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Interest and knowledge in men’s fashion (Japanese Denim, Japanese fashion, and streetwear)
- Strong desire to learn and continually improve
- Experience with inventory management and organization
- Hard-worker with great work ethic
- Able to lift and move 50lbs with ease
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Works well with others
References
- Christopher Ybarra (former GM) (Mas Y Menos, El Paso, TX) (512)787-2510
- Josh Ibañez (former Bar Manager)(Pike Street Hospitality Group, Seattle, WA) (832)454-8511
Timeline
Bar Prep
Pike Street Hospitality Group
05.2024 - Current
Computer Science
University of Washington
09.2023 - 02.2025
Crew
Dick’s Drive-Inn
10.2022 - 06.2024
Computer Science
Seattle Central Community College
01.2020 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Illest Boutique
07.2013 - 02.2016