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About

  • 25 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Agriculture & Mining
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Bartender · Hearth Locaavore Kitchen Cocktail Lounge / RestaurantAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Create custom, high-end cocktails in a high-volume environment while maintaining an elevated experience for guests vacationing and local business travelers. Manage inventory, engage with international clientele, and craft creative cocktails in a fast-paced airport setting. Prioritize and manage multiple tasks while delivering exceptional service.

Bartender · Coast to Coast Pub / Martin City Brewing Co.Dec 2021 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Led bar team in a high-end pub setting, combining the upscale dishes with signature craft cocktails. Managed bar operations, including stock inventory, keg changes, cash handling, and customer service. Developed cocktails that complemented the dishes of executive chef Dan Uche, contributing to the highest recorded sales in seven years. Recognized for crafting top-selling cocktails for two consecutive years.

Winegrower / Vineyard Management Lead · Wilson Creek Winery & VineyardsJan 2018 – Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Managed 400 acres of vineyards, leading a team of 24-40 workers at Southern California's largest winery. Oversaw organic fertilization, hydration systems, and heavy machinery operations, while managing the enology and winemaking process. Studied viticulture under Greg Pennyroyal, gaining expertise in sustainable farming and winemaking practices.

Fisherman / Deckhand · American SeafoodsJan 2015 – Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Bartender / Server · Attiki Bar & Grill - French QuarterMay 2013 – Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Director / Producer / Editor · I Actually Kinda Like That / Nixon Ind.Aug 2001 – Present · 25 yrs 4 mos

Education

Filmmaking & Media Studies · University of California Los Angeles2030 – 2026
Certificate in Viticulture & Vineyard Management + Winery Business Principles · Mount San Jacinto College2030 – 2020
AS in Media/Film Studies · Santa Monica College2030 – 2000
High School Diploma, Honors · Carlsbad High School2030 – 1998

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