Alejandro Alvarado has over 15 years of experience working as a bartender and bar manager at various establishments in California and Hawaii. He created award-winning cocktails and taught private bartending classes. Alvarado seeks to utilize his expertise in wine, spirits, and customer service in a new role that allows him to continue developing innovative drinks and providing excellent service.

1. A L E J A N D R O A L VA R A D O
OBJECTIVE
Utilize my knowledge of wine and spirits while incorporating my skills of communication and sales.
WORK OF EXPERIENCE
Oct 2013 – Oct 2015 Tiki’s Grill & Bar Honolulu, HI
Bartender
 Provided service in an extremely fast-paced environment for guests to feel relaxed in a fun setting; Creator of
HibisKiss cocktail, among others; Taught private bartending classes for various clients and performed in
numerous competitions serving as Tiki’s premier mixologist.
Oct 2005 – Jan 2013 Café Pinot Los Angeles, CA
Patina Group
Bar Manager/Cocktail Consultant
 Author of seasonal cocktail menus and consultant for multiple restaurants within the Patina Group;
Orchestrated the essential functions of the bar programs while keeping up to date with the demand of the
ever changing bar culture of Los Angeles.
Aug 2005 – May 2013 Lexus Club Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
Formerly known as Kendal Jackson Grand Reserve Club
Bartender
 Executed elite service in an intimate, private club for members and high clientele during Los Angeles Lakers
and Los Angeles Clippers basketball games, Los Angeles Kings hockey games, championship ceremonies for
Lakers and Kings, and other events; Bartender for private parties at the Grammy Awards ceremonies as
well as performers’ private parties after concerts.
April 2004 – Oct 2005 Bonaventure Brewing Company Los Angeles, CA
Bartender
 Learned the basics of bartending as well as the importance of guest interaction and appreciation while
performing behind a bar.
EDUCATION
Sept 2003 – May 2005 Riverside Community College Riverside, CA
Sept 2002 – May 2003 Golden West Community CollegeHuntington Beach, CA
Aug 1998 – June 2002 Poly High School Riverside, CA
Diploma
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & ACCOLADES
Diageo World Class Western Regional Finalist 2015 San Francisco, CA
Waikiki Master of Mix Winner of 2014 Honolulu, HI
United States Bartenders Guild Member Hawaii Chapter
Associated Student Body Senior Class President Poly High School
REFERENCES
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