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Zach Rivera

Partner | Moonflower and Golden Years
Always remain a student. In any position, there is always room to grow and learn. That only happens with curiosity and follow through.

Experience

2023 - Present
Partner
Golden YearsChicago, IL
2021 - Present
Partner
MoonflowerChicago, IL
2020 - 2021
Beverage Director
16 On Center HQChicago, IL
2018 - 2019
Beverage Manager
HogsaltChicago, IL
2013 - 2018
Security, Various Roles, Beverage Director

Education

Advice from Zach Rivera

Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
Most skills can be taught pretty easily.
I always look for punctuality, positivity, and professionalism. If you’re late to an interview, you will be late many more times. It also shows how little you care about the position. Positivity is infectious. Negativity is as well. Being professional means taking yourself seriously and taking pride in your work. Even something as small as an email can show professionalism (or lack thereof).
I find inspiration while visiting the countless great bars and restaurants in Chicago and while traveling.
Music. Journaling. Talking shop with colleagues.
Exercise is the most important thing for my personal well-being.
Beyond the myriad physical benefits, it gives me mental clarity. I’ve learned only recently that anything is better than nothing here. I’ll take a 20 minute walk if that’s my only option at the moment. Don’t push it off, just get something in.
I like to listen to the Entre Leadership podcast and the Harvard Business Review.
I keep the team motivated by making the time to chat and listen, constantly reinvesting in the business, building education into KPIs, and keeping accountable with calendar alerts and detailed meeting notes.

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