CAMILLE E CHAVEZ
Oakland
Summary
Experienced and outgoing bartender with a strong enthusiasm for the industry and a proven dedication to exceptional service. Throughout my career, I have developed excellent communication, listening, and teamwork skills, allowing me to thrive in fast-paced environments. I am eager to advance my career, whether by exploring new opportunities or pursuing a leadership role within the bar field. My commitment to quality service and teamwork positions me as a valuable asset to any establishment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Parche
03.2025 - Current
- Developed strong working relationships with customers and staff.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Kept bar organized and clean during busy hours.
- Provided friendly customer service by greeting customers as they arrived at the bar and making recommendations based on their preferences.
Tasting Room Associate
St George Spirits
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct distillery tours, tasting and mini-cocktail flights, and lead private tours for the trade
- Giving advanced knowledge & history of St George while pouring tastings of in house spirits
- Developed an innovative cocktail menu that exclusively features spirits from St George Distillery, showcasing a unique blend of flavors through the use of custom-made syrups and cordials
Bartender
The Wolf
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepare in house cocktails as well as knowledge of classic cocktails, recommend specials as well as replenished drinks as needed
- Prioritize requests from multiple guests, take coursed orders from an extensive menu
- Set clips and handle clearly and setting new markings as needed
- Helped with developing drink menu and organizing bar invoices and inventory
Bartender
Casements
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Take orders, prepare cocktails, handle transactions, and bar backed as needed
- Helped with developing drink menu
- Establish rapport with guests, cater to all requests, and resolve issues in a timely manner
Behavioral Interventionist
ACES- Autism Therapy
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided home based ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy to children with special needs
- Input data about session, collect, observe, and measure behavior of individual clients
Cocktail Server
Charmaine's Rooftop Bar
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided recommendations and knowledge of various cocktails as well as up-sold guests on different spirits and recommendations on cocktails and foods
- Ensured high food and beverage quality during high volume times and able to take accurate and detailed orders with small and large parties
Server
Bullsheed Restaurant
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Delivered exceptional, friendly, and fast service
- Accurately reported orders in house, to go, and on tablets (Postmates/doordash Apps)
- Partnered with team members to serve food and beverage that exceeded guest expectations
- Managed closing duties including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer
Daycare Assistant
Buen Dia Family School
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Carefully monitored children's play, music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others, instructed children on proper health and personal habits
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles
Assistant Manager / Floor Staff
CineArts@Empire/CineMark Tinseltown
05.2007 - 12.2016
- Successfully trained and managed staff of 10-20 employees
- Performed duties such as bank deposits, ordering supplies, performing inventories, answered emails, and built movies in TMS system
- Supervised employees and efficiently resolved patron and employee complaints
Head Softball Coach
San Francisco Unified School District (Rooftop School)
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Fostered a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to do their best during practice and games
- Compiled and submitted team records, awards and paperwork
CEO/Owner
Millie's Munchies LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Established and currently manage all aspects of a Snack company, from product development and sourcing to sales and marketing.
- Successfully secured partnerships with local bars to feature and sell Millie's Munchies products, building direct business relationships.
- Developed and manage an online subscription service, driving recurring revenue and customer engagement.
- Represent the brand at monthly pop-up events, engaging directly with customers to build brand awareness and drive sales.
- Manage all financial aspects of the business, including pricing, cost control, and revenue tracking.
- Handle operational logistics, including inventory management and order fulfillment for both bar clients and online subscriptions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Psychology
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon06.2014
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Leadership/Management
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Upbeat
- Friendly
- Outgoing
- Knowledge of Variety of Drink Recipes
- Mixologist
- Health and Safety Standards
- Conflict Resolution
- Extensive knowledge of cocktails
- Mixology
- Customer Service
- Alcohol Knowledge
- Drink Presentation
Accomplishments
- CEO/Owner of Millie's Munchies LLC (est. 2022), Founded and currently operate Millie's Munchies LLC , a successful snack company, independently overseeing all aspects from initial product development and sourcing to operational logistics and financial management.
Certification
- CA Responsible Beverage Service, 06/09/27
- CA Food Handler Card, 08/08/27
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Bartender
Parche
03.2025 - Current
Tasting Room Associate
St George Spirits
06.2024 - Current
Bartender
The Wolf
09.2022 - 06.2024
CEO/Owner
Millie's Munchies LLC
09.2022 - Current
Bartender
Casements
03.2021 - 10.2023
Behavioral Interventionist
ACES- Autism Therapy
11.2020 - 02.2021
Cocktail Server
Charmaine's Rooftop Bar
12.2018 - 12.2019
Server
Bullsheed Restaurant
03.2015 - 05.2018
Daycare Assistant
Buen Dia Family School
02.2015 - 05.2017
Head Softball Coach
San Francisco Unified School District (Rooftop School)
08.2014 - 09.2016
Assistant Manager / Floor Staff
CineArts@Empire/CineMark Tinseltown
05.2007 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Psychology
Southern Oregon University
Area Of Expertise
- Health and Safety Standards
- Conflict Resolution
- Extensive knowledge of cocktails
- Mixology
- Customer Service
- Alcohol Knowledge
- Drink Presentation