Alexis Kaopua
Honolulu
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Drill Team Hawaii
01.2017 - Current
- Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
Professional Dancer
On Stage Waikiki Beach, LLC
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Incorporated variety of movement styles into percussive dance routines for stage performance.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Retail Associate
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Greeted customers, helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges, and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
Supervisor in Training
Smoking Boar And The Coconut
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in leading each shift by delegating duties and assigning specific tasks to employees.
- Performed cash handling activities.
- Managed inventory through effectively stocking beverages and front of house supplies.
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards and meet customer expectations.
- Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
- Adhered to safe work practices and food safety regulations.
- Resolved guests complaints while maintaining positive customer environment.
- Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
- Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
Featured Choreographer
University Of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Dancers
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
- Developed new choreography.
- Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
Teacher's Assistant
Waldorf School
10.2020 - 10.2020
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Prepared food for the students.
Receptionist
Hypersquad For Life
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Received in-bound calls and initiated out-bound daily calls to introduce customers to products and services offered.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues.
Teacher's Aide
Assets School
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
- Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
- Took daily attendance, notifying classroom teacher immediately of student absences.
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- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Assets School
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Explained and demonstrated techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Hostess
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests.
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HI06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Hawaiian Studies
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HI06.2021
Minor - Social Work
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HI06.2021
Minor - Hawaiian Language
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HI06.2021
Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Team Player
- Warm and Welcoming
- Personable and Friendly
- Computer skills
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Customer Assistance
- Creative Thinking
- Time Management
- Goal-Driven
- Team Cooperation
- Relationship Building
Languages
'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi
Volunteer Experience
- July 2019 — Present: Kahauiki Village. Dance Instructor
- December 2018 — May 2019: Shriner's Hospital. Dance Instructor
Training
- July 2019 –– Present: Kahala Clinic for Children & Family. Internship with Dr. Cathy Bell, Pediatrician, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
- July 2021 –– August 2021: Empowered Homework Helper training (22 hours completed, Amy Bailin MA, FFOGA)
References
Dr. Cathy Bell - Doctor of Medicine
Kahala Clinic for Children & Family
4211 Waialae Ave #208, Honolulu, HI 96816 (808) 888-5228
drbell@kahalaclinic.org
Penny Young - Owner/Director
Drill Team Hawaii
(808) 389-5342
Georgie Scheiblich - Manager
Smoking Boar and The Coconut
(707) 934-7238
Dr. Suzy Travis - Principal
Waldorf School
350 Ulua St, Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 342-0076
Leona Ulep - Manager
Hypersquad For Life
(808) 379-8743
Becky Newbold - Entertainment Manager
On Stage Waikiki Beach, LLC (Rock A Hula)
(808) 497-0151
Ariana Morrison - Store Brand Leader
Urban Outfitters
2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-7970
Adrienne Muroda - Family Friend
(808) 382-2840
Timeline
Professional Dancer
On Stage Waikiki Beach, LLC
08.2022 - 06.2023
Retail Associate
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
08.2022 - 05.2023
Supervisor in Training
Smoking Boar And The Coconut
10.2021 - 06.2022
Featured Choreographer
University Of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Dancers
08.2021 - 08.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Waldorf School
10.2020 - 10.2020
Receptionist
Hypersquad For Life
09.2017 - 03.2020
Dance Instructor
Drill Team Hawaii
01.2017 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Assets School
09.2015 - 05.2016
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Assets School
09.2014 - 05.2015
Hostess
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
09.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts - Hawaiian Studies
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Minor - Social Work
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Minor - Hawaiian Language
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
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