Kalen Sakima
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Credentials
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The Science of Well-Being
CourseraJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Story
Robert MckeeApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
O'Neill Summer Workshop
Commercial Theater InstituteJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Fourteen-Week Program
Commercial Theater InstituteMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Food Protection Certification
NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
TIPS Concessions Certification
Health Communications, Inc. (The TIPS Program)Feb, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Sweet Hospitality Group
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venue Manager
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Dec 2021 - Present
• Liaison between the company and the venue, responsible for upkeeping business relationships and company credos• Liable for creating staff schedules and approving employee timecards weekly• Responsible for inventory control and ordering
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Back-Up Manager
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2021
• Managed a staff of 12, liable for auditing 8 banks totaling up to $32,000 in sales per shift• Received recognition for receiving an NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene health inspection grade of A (100%) with no monetary fines by proactively keeping facilities up to code• Entrusted with covering venue managers at 12 Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters
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Actors' Equity Association
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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500 - 600 Employee
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Member
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Sep 2012 - May 2021
Advisory Committee on Chorus Affair's (ACCA) Member (2014-2021)Eastern Chorus Convention Delegate (2020-2021)Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEOC), Content Provider (2018-2019) International Actors Committee Member (2015-2016) Advisory Committee on Chorus Affair's (ACCA) Member (2014-2021)Eastern Chorus Convention Delegate (2020-2021)Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEOC), Content Provider (2018-2019) International Actors Committee Member (2015-2016)
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Manager
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
• Enrolled owners to rent their space to film a network television episode during non-operationalhours and successfully negotiated a $10,000 increase in additional revenue• Improved profit margins on draft beers by building relationships with distilleries, reducingmonthly spending on kegs by 40%
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Bartender
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Feb 2015 - Aug 2016
• Enrolled owners to hire a trivia night company to flip a non-profitable day into the highest-grossingshift by over 300%• Identified gaps in customer touchpoints, developed and designed branding materials, significantlyimproving brand recognition and product awareness.
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General Manager & Production Consultant
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Dec 2016 - Sep 2017
Assisted Executive Producer in guiding their second and third cabaret productions.• Successfully negotiated theater terms to include free rehearsal space.• Successfully guided founder in structuring and organizing company to transition to become a non-profit organization.
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Executive Producer
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Lead a co-producing team of three in developing and creating their first cabaret.• Successfully raised surpassed our budget goal in less than 30 days.• Profitable.
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CBS
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Professional Dancer
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2016 - 2016
LIMITLESSSeason 1, Episode 15"Undercover!" LIMITLESSSeason 1, Episode 15"Undercover!"
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Server & Bartender
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Feb 2014 - Oct 2014
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Barback
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
Introduce northern Vietnamese cuisine to customers while providing quick and accurate service. Assist bartender(s) in preparing for shifts; ensuring bar is fully stocked, clean, and safe.• Received recognition for reorganizing back-stock and walk-in refrigerator to improve productiveness.
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Sage Hill School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Substitue Dance Teacher & Guest Instructor/Choreographer
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2014
• Responsible for conducting lessons within school guidelines. • Assist in daily lessons by using (1) current and innovative dance techniques, & (2) strength & conditioning exercises.• Assist and create unique ways to expose non-performing artists to dance. • Choreograph material for curriculum required dance concerts & school musicals. • Choreograph material for extra-curricular school musicals & special events. • Responsible for conducting lessons within school guidelines. • Assist in daily lessons by using (1) current and innovative dance techniques, & (2) strength & conditioning exercises.• Assist and create unique ways to expose non-performing artists to dance. • Choreograph material for curriculum required dance concerts & school musicals. • Choreograph material for extra-curricular school musicals & special events.
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McCoy Rigby Entertainment
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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"Miss Saigon" - Ensemble/Dragon Acrobat
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Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium
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McCoy Rigby Entertainment
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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“Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan” – Pirate/Indian
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May 2012 - Apr 2013
Broadway US National & China Tours*Actors Equity Association (A.E.A.) Chorus Deputy• Responsible for ensuring the safety of cast members during performances.• A.E.A. union liaison with company management & the chorus performers.• Responsible for completing weekly A.E.A. administrative functions (i.e., injury, grievance, inventory, publicity, time & attendance reports.
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"Miss Saigon" - Ensemble/Dragon Acrobat
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Mar 2012 - May 2012
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts,
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Disneyland Resort
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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“Aladdin a Musical Spectacular” & “Snow White an Enchanted Musical” – Ensemble Swing
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Jan 2005 - Sep 2011
• Responsible for knowing 9 cast member roles & serving as each member’s backup.• Responsible for ensuring the safety of cast members during performances.• Assist with collateral duties as assigned (i.e., testing of wardrobes & props) • Responsible for knowing 9 cast member roles & serving as each member’s backup.• Responsible for ensuring the safety of cast members during performances.• Assist with collateral duties as assigned (i.e., testing of wardrobes & props)
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Assistant Company Manager, Teacher, & Choreographer
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Dec 2004 - Jul 2010
• Manage dance studio. (i.e, open & close studio, receptionist duties, secretarial duties, & daily audits).• Assist the company manager with creating & ordering costumes, enrolling the studio in competitions, music editing, & maintaining between 50-70 company member accounts. • Create marketing & advertising materials such as flyers, programs, & maintain the company website as needed.• Dance Instructor & Choreographer for the following classes: Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz-Funk, & Acrobatics.
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20th Century Studios
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Professional Dancer
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2010 - 2010
GLEESeason 2, Episode 2"Britney/Brittany" GLEESeason 2, Episode 2"Britney/Brittany"
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Education
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Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Performing Arts, Dance