Jenna Rifkind

Education
Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Dance, Jazz concentration Current GPA: 3.63
Expected Graduation date May 2012

Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL
Major: Musical Theater
Year completed 2008-2009

Experience

The Original Fish Market PGH (current)
Hostess
• Greet customers, take reservations, answer all telephone calls
• Seat guests while being aware of server sections and guest to server ratios in order to ensure a smooth and enjoyable dining experience for guests
• Be able to answer questions and have thorough product knowledge of menu and the establishments policies and services
• Provide courteous & efficient customer service to guests
• Efficiently complete hostess duties

Point Park University (August 2009- May 2011)
Dance Department Apprentice
• Usher various Point Park performance events: take tickets, seat patrons, and hold responsibilities in the realm of customer service
• Help set up stage lighting, run the light and sound board, and stage cleaning

Nakturnal
Promotional work
• Promoting products or events for the city of Pittsburgh
• Must have eloquent speaking skills in order to communicate the product
• Also must have confident people skill in order to approach or be approached

The Dance Refinery (May 2009- August 2009)
Dance Teacher
• Demonstrate methods and techniques for the class depending on genre of dance style
• Observe and correct dance students as they attempt to do it themselves, and offer suggestions to students on how to improve their dance techniques.
• Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip-Hop ages ranging from 6 to 18 years of age, beginner to advanced
• Assigned cleaning duties

Extracurricular Activities

• A dancer for 17 years, performed in numerous community events, fundraisers, recitals, dance competitions, and college dance performances
• Traveled nationally and internationally to perform in competitions and festivals
• Soloist and scholarship awards received for talent and dedication
• Voice/singing and acting training
• Active with bike riding, yoga, running, and dancing

*References available upon request