Mario Rivera González
Assistant General Maneger
Peñuelas, PR, 00624 • 787-***-****
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Summary
Versatile and resourceful professional with diverse experience in managing general operations. Proficient in providing opportunities for growth and advancement. Excel at delivering exception customer service to increase client satisfaction. Adept at working with equipment used in the food and beverage service. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve mutual goals. Ability to teach concepts of beverage preparation and service. Instrumental in establishing solid relationships at all levels.
Areas of Expertise
Operations Management
Cost Reduction Strategy
Teaching Methodologies
Inventory Management
Customer Service Delivery
Training & Development
Effective Communication
Relationship Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Professional Experience
NUC University Technical Division IBC / IBC Institute — Ponce, PR 2008 – Present
Lead instructor / Professor (Mixology)
Serve as in-charge of teaching to instruct about art of mixing, elaboration of cocktails, and service and customer management. Deliver effective training to groups of 20+ students per session to optimize opportunities for working environment.
●Instructed others for 20+ years in industry of services and teaching with increased YoY return.
●Started from team of five, supported academic affairs at university, and grew to 20.
Additional experience as Bartender at Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort — Ponce, PR 1992-2011
Education
Culinary School of Arts
NUC University Technical Division IBC-Ponce, PR (Current)
Bachelors in Business Administration & Human Recourses
National University online- Bayamon, PR, 2023
Masters in Hotel & Restaurant
UN University of Huston (Hilton Collage)
Bachelors in Business Administration & General Management
National University College online – Bayamon, PR, 2020
Bartending course
School of Hotel and Tourism of San Juan, PR, 2004
Seminars, Courses & Certifications
TIPS Training for Intervention Procedures
Bartender Certification
ServSafe, National Registry of Food Safety Professional
ServSafe Alcohol Certificate
Elaboration of Teaching Plans
Beer Master Seminar
Culinary Arts Techniques
National Champion of PRBA, Representative in the World of Bartenders of the IBA
Puerto Rico Super Host
Hilton Ponce & Casino Supervision Course