Rafael Quero Juarez

A diligent college graduate, driven by intrinsic motivation and a strong work ethic, seeking part/full time employment opportunities.

Barback/Batch Bartender at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge (2024-07 – Present)

• Restocks liqueur, beer, wine, and mixers
• Washing and organizing glassware
• Changing kegs and ensuring beer taps are running smoothly
• Batches cocktails in bulk to speed up service and ensure consistency

Host/Dishwasher at Salty Pantry (2024-03 – 2024-06)

• Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and special requests
• Took and accurately placed customer orders, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery of food and beverages
• Dishwashing, and cleaning kitchen equipment

Bartender/Host/Server at Hana Sushi & Izakaya (2023-02 – 2023-06)

• Prepared and served a variety of beverages
• Greeted and seated guests in a friendly and organized manner
• Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and special requests
• Took and accurately placed customer orders, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery of food and beverages

Photographer at Orange Media Network (2022-01 – Present)

• Responsible for pitching, researching and photographing stories for The Daily Barometer, Beavers Digest, and DAMchic
• Conducted research and necessary interviews to produce stories

Commercial Fisherman & Deckhand/Cook at SaraDawn (2021-06 – 2021-09)

• Lead crewman on commercial fishing Salmon seiner out of Petersburg, Alaska
• Responsible for all aspects related to maintenance of boat, fishing equipment, and inventory management of perishables & boat supplies
• Responsible for all meal prep for crew of 5 people

Line Cook at Carbone's Pizza & Pub (2016-12 – 2019-09)

• Fry cook; pizza maker and kitchen prep; other back of house duties as assigned
• Trainer for new associates
• Wait assistant; other front of house duties as assigned

BA in Psychology, with a double minor in chemistry and spanish – Oregon State University (2019 – 2023)

Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) student – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus (2018 – 2019)

Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) student – Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC) (2016 – 2018)

High School Diploma – Fair High School (2019-05)