1. 2016
2003
Universidad Interamericana de PR
B.A. in Education ESL (2005)
B.W.M.A. Puerto Rico Chapter
Bartender Certification (2008)
Uno’s Chicago Bar & Grill
Bartender
Sand’s Bar & Grill
Head Bartender
Rincon of the Seas Grand Hotel
Bartender Lighthouse Plaza Hotel
Floor Captain
La Cava di Lema
Assistant Manager
Courtyard by Mariott
Head Bartender
Restaurant Developers, Inc.
Trainer/Menu designer
Instituto de Banca y Comercio
Mixology/Culinary Arts Professor
El Fuego, Cantina y Restaurante
General Manager/Partner
St. Germain Bistro & Cafe
General Manager
Freelance Restaurant
& Bar Consultant
KoKy López
+1 (787) 404-4400 • Jacksonville, FL
kokylo@hotmail.com
CERTIFICATIONS
SafeServe
Matches Café Barista Certification
ICM Molecular Cuisine
Bacardi Professional Mixologist
Absolut Akademy
Stella Artois Ambassador
PR Tourism Association ‘Super Host’
Manager On Duty/ Bar Managing Seminars By Marriott
Health Department Alimentary Safety Code 2009
Diageo World Class Seminars:
• Barchef Mixology Master 2013
• Tropical Journey Mixology Master 2013
• Whisky King of Flavor 2014
• Mediterranean Mixology Master 2014
• Punch Mixology Master 2014
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Bartending • Enology • Mixology • Table Service • Merchandising
Cashier • Scheduling • Inventory Management • Social Media
Reviews • Cocktail and Culinary Menu Design • Public Relations
Team Leading • P&L Pouring • Measures And Conversions
Alcohol, Tobacco & Underage Abuse Awareness
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1
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Place @ Competencia Nacional De Bartenders de Puerto Rico 2012 (pro)
Senate of Puerto Rico Influential Professional Recognition 2011
Perfect Assistance @ Rincon Of The Seas Grand Caribbean Hotel
3
rd
Place @ Competencia Nacional De Rones 2009
4
th
Place @ Competencia Nacional De Bartenders 2008
1
st
Place @ Skyy Vodka Challenge 2008
1
st
Place Monin Syrups Challenge @ Puerto Rico Restaurant Show 2007
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT HISTORY