Server / Bartender - Fogo de Chao - San Diego, CA
(2023-01 - 2026-05)
- Served in a fast-paced Brazilian steakhouse with constant guest education, pacing, and table management.
- Sold premium dining experiences, cocktails, wine selections, and three-course packages to large parties.
- Trusted with 20+ guest parties while coordinating with gauchos, bar, hosts, and support staff.
Server - Puesto - San Diego, CA
(2023-08 - 2026-04)
- Top-performing server in a high-volume, upscale downtown restaurant.
- Named repeatedly in 5-star Yelp and Google reviews by guests searching "Royal" and "Roy."
- Raised food and beverage sales through confident cocktail upsells and personalized recommendations.
- Helped train new hires while keeping a steady, positive section during peak service.
Banquet Server / Bartender - Qwick for Freelancers - San Diego, CA
(2022-03)
- Work private events, weddings, corporate events, and banquets from small parties to 1,500+ guests.
- Set up events, tray pass, serve plated meals, bartend, bus, break down, and reload equipment.
- Adapt quickly to new venues, teams, service standards, and guest expectations.
Catering Specialist - Phil's BBQ - San Diego, CA
(2022-10 - 2023-01)
- Prepared event checklists, loaded trucks, verified host instructions, served guests, and handled breakdown.
- Supported setup, bussing, on-site cooking, and post-event equipment return.
Marketing Consultant - Skies the Limit Printing - Port St. Lucie, FL
(2014-06 - 2014-12)
- Developed marketing strategies for companies based on target sales and customer demographics.
- Helped clients identify target markets and reach them effectively at the lowest cost.
- Maintained existing client relationships while prospecting and targeting new business.
Volkswagen Certified Sales Associate - Dothan Volkswagen - Dothan, AL
(2016-10 - 2017-09)
- Consulted with buyers, presented vehicle features, handled objections, and supported closing conversations.
- Used product knowledge, CRM follow-up, and customer rapport to move prospects through the sales process.
Toyota Certified Sales Consultant - Reinhardt Toyota - Montgomery, AL
(2017-09 - 2018-04)
- Presented and demonstrated vehicles, built customer trust, and worked in a competitive dealership environment.
- Supported negotiations, follow-up, and documentation while maintaining a professional customer experience.
Metal Building Erector - Swain Construction - Panama City Beach, FL
(2019-01 - 2019-10)
- Worked on metal building projects requiring reliability, physical stamina, teamwork, and attention to safety.
Soldier / 89D EOD Training Pipeline - U.S. Army National Guard
(2011-07 - 2015-07)
- Scored in the top percentile on the ASVAB with a GT Score of 125.
- Completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA.
- Received positive counseling for marksmanship, team leading, hand-to-hand combat, tactical planning, and PT.
- Excelled at critical thinking in high-stress environments and rapidly learning large amounts of information.
- Received Top Secret Security Clearance, earned early promotions, and received an Honorable Discharge.
