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Marianna Kombou

Los Altos,CA
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Marianna  Kombou

Summary

Well organized and hardworking with over a decade of clerical experience in a fast-paced environment, the Human Resources Clerk is skilled in various HR tasks. Shows exceptional leadership, communication, and team building skills. Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and excels in both verbal and written communication, confidently engaging with the public and addressing inquiries effectively. By building positive relationships with colleagues and officials, prioritizes maintaining confidentiality in HR settings.

Languages: Russian, Tuvan, English, Basic Kyrgyz, French Ballet Terminology

Overview

34
years of professional experience

Work History

Los Altos School District - Santa Rita Elementary

Literacy Aide
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Help children develop and improve their literacy skills by providing supplemental instruction to students who struggle with reading and writing.
  • Coached students in developing effective study habits and organizational skills, promoting academic success across all subject areas.
  • Assisted struggling readers through one-on-one support and tailored instruction, improving their overall literacy skills.
  • All 12 students were reading by end of school year.
  • Established positive relationships with students by creating an inclusive learning environment that fostered open dialogue and mutual respect

Ayana Ballet School

Operation Manager
07.2015 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Daily operations of Ballet School include managing studio budget and finances, hiring and managing staff, developing and implementing marketing strategies, and ensuring highest level of customer satisfaction.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Opened Ballet School with only 3 students. By end of school year there were 70 students. By end of second season there were 95 students.
  • Designed and implemented new pre-ballet and junior ballet curriculum based on child's age and physical abilities.

The Terraces at Los Altos

Director of Administrative Services & HR
02.2000 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Administration support to executive director, director of sales and marketing and director of care.
  • Managed and performed functions of administrative offices including financial, accounting, and insurance
  • Supervised staff of administrative office; served as primary resource person for employee questions regarding benefits program; managed workers compensation claims, leave of absences and facility safety program; coordinated employee recruitment, hiring processes and provided orientation programs for new employees; acted as liaison between facility and corporate office; participated in fundraising for redevelopment project.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 120 employees
  • Led, directed, managed and mentored 4 administrative staff members

Republic of Tuva Embassy in Moscow, Russia

Executive Assistant to the Ambassador
12.1997 - 09.1999

Job overview

  • Responsibilities included coordinating cultural and educational events for Tuvan residents in Moscow, facilitating workshops and presentations, and offering administrative assistance to President of Tuva Staff and 5 different ministers.
  • Additionally, served as mentor for over 50 Tuvan students studying in Moscow.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.

Tuvan State Music & Drama Theater, Russia

Professional Ballet Dancer
06.1990 - 09.1999

Job overview

Responsibilities included professional performances A Ballet Dancer is a professional performer specializing in classical ballet and national character dances. Duties included mastering ballet routines and performing them in rehearsals and live shows. Solid understanding of music and ballet history and techniques.

  • Performed challenging solos with precision and grace under high-pressure situations while maintaining professional composure
  • Demonstrated grace and athleticism in various classical and modern routines
  • Created and implemented creative dance routines for different projects

Education

Software Advanced Technologies Institute
, Sunnyvale, CA

Certificate Software QA Engineering from IT
11.2021

University of Culture And Art
, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Bachelor of Arts from World History/Art Management
09.1999

University Overview

  • Diploma Professional Ballet Dancer

Bishkek State Ballet College, Kyrgyzstan
, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Associate of Arts from Classical Ballet 8 Years Curriculum
06.1990

Skills

  • Accurate recordkeeping
  • Maintaining files
  • HR Policies Compliance
  • Computer Literacy
  • Payroll Administration
  • Background Checks
  • Administrative Skills
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Office Administration
  • Payroll Processing
  • Microsoft Office and Docusign
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Staff education and training
  • Online position posting
  • Employee Data Record Keeping
  • Human Resources Management System HRMS

Accomplishments

Worked effectively with 4 elementary school teachers. Helped struggling kids in class and coached them in reading, writing, math.

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leave401k matchHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPaid time off4-day work weekFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Languages

Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tuvan
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kyrgyz
Elementary (A2)
French
Elementary (A2)

Interests

Costume design

Choreography, ballet

Art and music

Physiology

Reading, paiting

Timeline

Literacy Aide

Los Altos School District - Santa Rita Elementary
08.2023 - Current

Operation Manager

Ayana Ballet School
07.2015 - 06.2024

Director of Administrative Services & HR

The Terraces at Los Altos
02.2000 - 08.2016

Executive Assistant to the Ambassador

Republic of Tuva Embassy in Moscow, Russia
12.1997 - 09.1999

Professional Ballet Dancer

Tuvan State Music & Drama Theater, Russia
06.1990 - 09.1999

Software Advanced Technologies Institute

Certificate Software QA Engineering from IT

University of Culture And Art

Bachelor of Arts from World History/Art Management

Bishkek State Ballet College, Kyrgyzstan

Associate of Arts from Classical Ballet 8 Years Curriculum
Marianna Kombou