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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
dance
Languages
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Kaleb Aldape

San Antonio,Texas

Summary

  • Enthusiastic Dance Instructor that four years of experience in choreography and technique. Accomplished performer and teacher passionate about developing talent in students. Choreographs and plans dance lessons for funk, jazz, hip hop and ballet classes.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Instructor

Countdown Studio
04.2024 - Current
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Assisted studio owners in boosting class enrollment through effective marketing and promotional efforts.
  • Facilitated workshops for advanced dancers, refining technique and enhancing overall performance quality.

Food Service Worker

Matcha Maiko Cafe
03.2024 - Current
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
  • Contributed to cost control measures by monitoring portion sizes and reducing waste.
  • Increased daily sales by upselling menu items based on customer preferences.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.

Food Runner/Host

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Greeted everyone with a friendly smile and accommodated big parties to include special occasions.
  • Lunch hour was fast pace environment for food but was always on gear for hosting new customers.
  • Checking tables to be cleaned and available. Being quick yet efficient was something I mastered at this job.
  • Food running meant; handling food, memorizing sections, which meats were what, what food was for hot pot or barbecue and all in a timely manner.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
  • Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
  • Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
  • Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired employees to explain process flow and safety procedures.
  • Received positive feedback from both guests and management for exceptional work performance and dedication to customer satisfaction.
  • Set up advertising signs and displays on shelves, counters and tables.
  • Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.

Front of house

Corner Bakery Cafe
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Greeted guests, sat at tables and brought orders to assist front of house staff.
  • Served dine in and take out customers. Buss tables and cleaned surrounding to ensure restaurant was always top notch.
  • Maintained a well-stocked, organized front-of-house workspace for optimal functionality during peak hours.
  • Multi-task, cashier, POS system, greeting customers, and informing them about the menu and specials.
  • Learned and mastered barista skills (lattes/cold brew/americanos).
  • Memorized breakfast and dinner menu's. Always made sure I was knowledgeable on different deals we had for different times and what we had in stock.
  • Expedited order processing during peak hours by effectively communicating with the front of house team.
  • While I worked here I received many positive reviews for customer service, it was always a priority of mine.

Front of House

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Actively participated in team meetings to share best practices on improving overall guest experience at the front of house area.
  • Expedited order completion by effectively communicating with the front of house staff regarding special requests or dietary restrictions.
  • Register, take orders, enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing front of house operations and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Managed inventory through effectively ordering linens, beverages, and front of house supplies.
  • Served food and maintained cleanliness standards throughout the front of house areas, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
  • Managers where comfortable leaving me in charge while they picked up supplies.


Shift Leader

Plato's Closet
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • As a shift lead at Plato’s closet, I worked many positions being useful towards different jobs.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • While on floor I ensured customer service was top notch, kept all areas clean, maked sure racks of clothes were in color order, did multiple projects around the store to always give a fresh new look and keep the customers coming in to something exciting and new.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • I’d lead staff throughout shifts, making sure all the breaks flowed nicely to have enough workers at all time, keeping track of warehouse inventory, seeing fresh and new product that needed to go out on sale depending on the season while keeping track of everything in our POS system.
  • I’d assign closing duties to workers each closing shift and have the store properly ready for the next day.
  • Our sales at this location while I worked here, were higher than every other location in San Antonio. I made sure to keep the store trendy and new.

Education

No Degree - Foreign Language Teacher Education

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
05.2025

Skills

Choreography expertise

Typing

Organization

Teaching techniques

Video Editing

Customer Service

Word and Excel

Social media proficiency

Competitive history

Teaching strategies

Creating Choreography

34 words per minute

dance

Currently a dance instructor for Countdown studio located in San Antonio Texas. Four years of experience of choreography and dancing. Currently leader of a local San Antonio dance group that makes original choreography.

Languages

Japanese
Limited Working
Korean
Elementary

Timeline

Dance Instructor

Countdown Studio
04.2024 - Current

Food Service Worker

Matcha Maiko Cafe
03.2024 - Current

Food Runner/Host

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
05.2023 - 01.2024

Front of house

Corner Bakery Cafe
10.2022 - 03.2023

Front of House

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
03.2022 - 09.2022

Shift Leader

Plato's Closet
06.2020 - 05.2021

No Degree - Foreign Language Teacher Education

San Antonio College

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