Kalistah Ky-ah Jardine
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Gentlemans Club, excelling in event planning and guest relations. Leveraged marketing acumen and interpersonal skills to enhance event promotion, achieving high customer satisfaction. Expert in registration management and cash handling, consistently delivering exceptional results.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Helpful Hostess processes customer transactions, organizes reservations and coordinates dining room staff. Demonstrated success in working with staff to create unique dining experiences. Offering experience working in restaurant settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Hostess
Gentlemans Club
01.2021 - Current
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences and meetings.
- Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Utilized great communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with parties to promote smooth and efficient operations.
- Educated patrons on current promotions and upcoming releases.
- Trained new employees in proper theater procedures and policies to achieve employee efficiency.
- Reported any damage or maintenance issues to manager.
- Followed strict guidelines for handling confidential information.
- Greeted guests and welcomed patrons in support of company service policy.
- Ran concession stand by preparing food and serving drinks for patrons.
- Directed guests to correct seating areas, providing seamless movie-going experience.
- Handled ticket sales by answering phone calls and responding to emails.
- Balanced cash drawers and prepared bank deposits for financial maintenance.
- Monitored operations by writing daily reports and maintaining accurate sales records.
- Cleaned and sanitized seating areas between showings for adherence to sanitary standards.
- Coordinated with coworkers to help customers, achieving efficient operations and high customer satisfaction.
Family Babysitter
Brother and Sister in Law
10.2020 - Current
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Assisted older kids with homework, school projects and chores.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Afternoon Daycare Teacher
Our Saviour Lutheran Church And School
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Lifeguard
Wet N Wild Waterpark
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Provided instruction and assistance to patrons on proper use of recreational equipment.
- Shared tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
- Reiterated water safety practices and lifesaving measures at every class to prevent accidents.
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
- Earned Water Safety Instructor certification and managed beachfront safety.
- Gave private lessons to special needs students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
- Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.
- Reminded students to practice swimming strokes to develop their skills and improve technique.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
Retail Cashier
Mellow Mood
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained presentable customer areas with diligent cleaning and proactive recovery management.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Issued detailed receipts to every customer to provide proof of purchase and avoid discrepancies.
- Processed credit, debit card and cash transactions correctly and provided accurate change to avoid customer confusion or disputes.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Operated POS terminals and cash drawer balancing.
- Greeted all customers warmly to build welcoming and positive atmosphere within store.
- Performed end-of-shift cashout operations according to store policies, maintaining accurate counts and receipt records.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Maximized safety and production levels by frequently cleaning and organizing work areas.
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Organized shelves to remove slow moving items and add new merchandise.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Increased customer loyalty and retention.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waianae High School
Waianae, HI05-2020
Skills
- Marketing
- Professional appearance
- Promotional skills
- Guest relations
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Registration management
- Cash handling experience
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Event Hostess
Gentlemans Club
01.2021 - Current
Family Babysitter
Brother and Sister in Law
10.2020 - Current
Afternoon Daycare Teacher
Our Saviour Lutheran Church And School
09.2020 - 03.2021
Lifeguard
Wet N Wild Waterpark
11.2019 - 04.2020
Retail Cashier
Mellow Mood
01.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Waianae High School