Kimberly Ruppert

Experience

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  Outback Steakhouse

  Nov 1997 - Sept 2004

  Server, Admin & Headwait

  Server-Providing excellent customer service and special attention.-Up-selling items-Keeping track of all monies-Completing closing reports, and side work. Headwait-Intake servers closing reports: cash, credit card receipts, gift certificates and check adjustments.-Verifying and Adjusting all sales totals.-Prepare safe dropsAdmin-Cross checking all headwait work -Total and clear credit card reports.-Input vendor invoices.-Prepare register drawers -Ready deposits. Show less

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  Raging Waters

  Apr 1998 - Oct 1998

  Picnic Coordinator

  Worked with private parties during their events at our picnic areas.

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  Performance Riverside

  Jan 1999 - Jan 1999

  Entertainer

  Cast member of "The Coconuts"

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  Wells Fargo

  Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

  Teller

  -Customer service, -Keeping a balanced drawer.-Taking deposits and processing withdrawal transactions.-Offering retail services to ensure clients satisfaction-Handling large sums of money with integrity.-Refer customers to personal bankers services.

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  The Pasadena Playhouse

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2013

  Under management of the Director of Development: -Collaborate with team for details of all events as they pertain to donor cultivation, solicitation and recognition, on and offsite details, including: logistics for fundraisers of The Playhouse and board events. -Create special events for current and prospective donors. -Responsible for negotiating vendor contracts, set-up and tear down, guest lists and invitation for events. These events included The Wells Fargo Theatrical Diversity Fundraiser, Outreach, Opening Nights, and the annual Gala. -Also: designing invitations, developing event programs, creating and implementing logistics and timelines, conceptualizing and producing event themes, securing event sites, working within expense boundaries, and updating the donor database. -Team up with Marketing for webpage information and outreach via social media outlets. -Enacted staff needs, training and expectations for specific events. -Experienced in Excel/Numbers, Word/Pages, PowerPoint/Keynote,Outlook and all respective areas on Google Drive. -Conceive, create, research and implement different gifts for our prospect, current and lapsed donors for each show of the season. Show less -Responsible for all aspects in relation to the concessions stand. -Stocking/purchasing items for concessions. -Negotiating items and pricing with vendors for better revenue.-Generate sales and house reports.-Managing all concessions workers. -Patron relations -Knowledgeable in emergency procedures.-Kept in communication with House Managers.-Implemented a dress uniform for hospitality staff, improving overall professional appearance-Worked with Development team to create Opening night events.-Box office associate Show less

  • Special Events Coordinator

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Hospitality Manager

    Feb 2011 - Aug 2012
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  Crescendo Performing Arts

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2017

  Voice and Acting Instructor

  -Private voice lessons: led students through different vocal exercises in prep for performance. -Choose appropriate musical selections for age and vocal ability. -Group class: lead the student vocal & drama warm-ups, theory practice and performance prep.

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  County Records Research

  May 2014 - Dec 2016

  Bidder

  -Bid on properties at auction for client preference and according to the regulations set forth by auctioneer and client. -Responsible for distribution of funds, all accompanying paperwork and communication to client and home office.-Keep database up to date with changes in status

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  SirenSong Performing Arts

  Sept 2015 - now

  Owner
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  Glendora Unified School District

  May 2016 - Jun 2021

  • Substitute Teacher

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2021

  • Substitute Teacher

    May 2016 - Jun 2021
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  California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley

  Sept 2017 - Jul 2021

  Substitute Teacher

  Substitute teacher for academic and Conservatories.

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  Rowland Unified School Dist

  Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

  Substitute Teacher
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  New Village Girls Academy

  Aug 2021 - now

  ELA and Advisory Teacher