RUBY KERRISK
Hamilton Hill,WA
Summary
Talented Dancer offering experience in mixed genres. Dedicated performer with innate sense of rhythm and penchant for movement. Skilled in different dance techniques and styles. Flexible and coordinated with good sense of timing and musicality. Disciplined with relentless work ethic.
Strong language skills with experience from LOTE and cross-cultural communication. Large focus on clarity, comfort of others, active listening and creative problem solving from 20 years of customer service experience.
Detail-oriented, positive team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dancer
Self Employed
08.2008 - Current
- Professional Dancer from 18 y/o to present, working for performance troupes, duos and solo in the style of: swing dance, go-go, jazz, salsa, burlesque, hip-hop, disco, break dancing, pole dancing, roller skating
- Choreographed solo, duo, and group performances for large stage shows
- Toured in Melbourne, Victoria with performance troupe and solo.
- Led rehearsals and informal classes for small teams of performers
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
- Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
English Teacher
AEON English Language School
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
VIP Cocktail Waitress
The Everleigh, Cocktails & Fine Spirits
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Conveyed philosophy and history of world class cocktail bar and high quality liquor to the public, enriching customer experience.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Built solid rapport with many frequent patrons to cultivate guest loyalty.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Waitress, Head Waitress, Maitre-D'
Little Creatures Brewery & Dining Hall
04.2005 - 02.2013
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Professional Dancer
LuWOW, Tiki Bar
10.2011 - 11.2012
- Go-Go Dancer at popular, kitschy, 60s-themed cocktail bar and venue
- Dancing long hours to a variety of musical genres, at an extremely high energy level required an upbeat attitude and ability to engage and impress the crowd.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
Education
Diploma - Remedial Massage
Australian Institute of Fitness
Perth, WA07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC10.2015
High School Diploma -
John Curtin College of The Arts
Fremantle, WA12.2007
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Grammar and Linguistics
- English as a Second Language
- Interpretation and Translation Services
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Communication
- Creative Solutions
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid/CPR
Additional Information
- Certificate of Completion, Access Plus WA Deaf (2023)
- Les Latham Artistic Figure Skating Competition, 1st place (2023)
- Award for Academic Excellence, La Trobe University (2012)
- Miss Burlesque Victoria, 3rd place (2010)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Auslan
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Maltese
Limited Working
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
English Teacher
AEON English Language School
02.2017 - 10.2017
VIP Cocktail Waitress
The Everleigh, Cocktails & Fine Spirits
11.2013 - 02.2015
Professional Dancer
LuWOW, Tiki Bar
10.2011 - 11.2012
Professional Dancer
Self Employed
08.2008 - Current
Waitress, Head Waitress, Maitre-D'
Little Creatures Brewery & Dining Hall
04.2005 - 02.2013
Diploma - Remedial Massage
Australian Institute of Fitness
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
La Trobe University
High School Diploma -
John Curtin College of The Arts
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