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Armando Rodriguez

@armandorodriguez

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I'm a data analyst and hospitality-savvy operations leader driving actionable insights.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a role that combines analytics and operations where I can apply data skills and hospitality leadership to streamline processes, mentor teams, and drive measurable business impact in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

I'm currently a Data Analyst in the Verizon Thrive Apprenticeship, where I apply SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau and Excel to deliver data-driven insights, perform statistical testing, and build ETL and visualization workflows that inform business decisions.

I also bring hands-on hospitality and operations leadership as a former restaurant manager and entrepreneur — launching catering and entertainment services, implementing POS and payroll systems, managing inventory and marketing, and mentoring teams; my background includes technical coursework in Salesforce, ServiceNow and software engineering.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder

Current

A1R Elite Academy

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Founded A1R Elite Academy to deliver holistic fitness and tutoring programs, developing curriculum, products, and content to promote wellbeing and education.

Curriculum Development Fitness Instruction Tutoring Program Management Branding Content Creation Advocacy

Current

Bartender

Current

Cuernavaca Grill

Aug 2015 - Present (10 years)

Delivered high-volume bartending and front-of-house operations, managing POS (Clover), inventory, cash handling, and ensuring sanitation compliance.

Flaring Inventory Management POS Cash Handling Customer Service

Current

Data Analyst

Current

Verizon

Implemented data analysis tools and methodologies (SQL, Python, Power BI) during a Thrive apprenticeship to generate actionable insights that supported data-driven business decisions.

SQL Python Power BI Tableau MySQL PostgreSQL ETL Data Modeling Data Visualization Excel

Restaurant Catering Manager

Cuernavaca Grill

Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)

Managed restaurant and catering operations including inventory, scheduling, payroll, POS implementation, and marketing, improving client retention and operational efficiency.

Inventory Management Payroll Vendor Relations Marketing Scheduling Content Creation

Property Maintenance Intern

Fogelman Properties

Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 (2 months)

Performed residential maintenance and HVAC/R troubleshooting, completed move-in punch lists and repaired electrical, plumbing, and mechanical fixtures to ensure tenant-ready properties.

HVAC R Electrical Repair Plumbing Troubleshooting Property Inspections

Maintenance Intern

Fogelman Properties

Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 (2 months)

Performed residential maintenance and HVAC/R troubleshooting, completed move-in punch lists, and repaired plumbing, electrical, and water systems to ensure property readiness.

HVAC R Plumbing Electrical Repair Troubleshooting

Intern Leader

Binary Thumb

Apr 2015 - Dec 2015 (8 months)

Led the Latin American department, translating curriculum to Spanish and organizing campaigns while analyzing demographic data to improve technical education outreach.

Curriculum Development Community Outreach Campaign Planning Data Analysis Localization Project Coordination

Intern

CASA

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Completed a culinary internship focusing on commercial kitchen operations and chef mentorship, supporting kitchen workflows and food safety compliance.

Kitchen Safety Food Preparation Inventory Management