Chula Vista Community Services

Aaron Ruiz

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EXPERIENCE

El Agave Restaurante, Old Town, California

Bartender/ Server

February 2019-present

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.

• Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials.

• Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers.

• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.

• Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked.

• Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.

• Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.

• Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.

• Developing new cocktail recipes.

City of Chula Vista Community Services, Chula Vista, California Recreation Supervisor III

May 2017- Present

• Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: manage multiple community center and park complexes and/or a major Citywide recreation or community services programs involving athletics, senior citizens, therapeutics and others; plan, organize, promote, and supervise year round community services programs including the evaluation of programs

• provide assistance for Capital Improvement Projects and design development of new recreational facilities; attend pertinent meetings during the planning and construction phases of the project plan

• organize special events, such as the opening of a new recreation center and park; develop relationships with neighboring schools, organizations, businesses and community groups; assess community needs and develop programming, policies and procedures for implementation at a new facility and park open to the public; review and evaluate employees work performance;

• work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures as appropriate; participate in the selection of staff, contractual instructors and volunteers; provide and coordinate staff training; evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend and implement improvements and modifications for work methods and procedures

• recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; prepare reports; prepare and administer revenue and expenditure budgets and forecasts; develop and monitor performance measures; direct the requisitioning of materials, supplies and equipment for facilities; order, pick up, and deliver supplies; ensure adequate supply inventory; participate in grant writing and administration of multi-funding sources; monitor work activities to ensure compliance within established policies and procedures; instruct staff on proper work and safety procedures and ensure compliance; answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints; act as liaison with local schools and other community groups and organizations; evaluate community recreational needs and requirements Aaron Ruiz

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• interpret the City recreation and community service programs to the public both on-site and at various community events; enter into agreements for facility rentals and programs; conduct facility safety inspections and establish and enforce safety and participation standards to protect spectators and participants

• coordinate and implement city-wide events; prepare news releases for newspapers, radio and television; develop publicity materials and website information; establish program fees for the use of recreation facilities by users

• collect and account for monies received; participate in various Department and/or City committees; serve as staff to assigned City Commissions where applicable; administer first aid when appropriate; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; perform related duties as assigned Boys & Girls Clubs of South County, Imperial Beach, California May 2005- Present Unit Director July 2012-Present

• Leadership/Coaching - leads the development and implementation of organizational program goals, in relation to need and available resources.

• Budgeting/Cost Management - develops and assists in the development of budgets for each program and for special projects and administers such expenditure.

• Development - supports and supervises the work of assigned Branch Directors and other staff in achieving program goals by providing technical assistance in program design, development, community relations and program operations.

• Programs - evaluates overall programs in relation to participation and achievement of program goals.

• Human Resources - plans, organizes and coordinates overall staff development including recruitment, selection, evaluation and training.

• Planning/Scheduling - plan and implements staff development and training programs; assists President and Branch Directors to plan, coordinate, and conduct all club events and activities.

• Recognition Systems - plans and implement programs that appraise and recognize the performance of staff, volunteers and club members at multi-unit locations.

• Board & Volunteer development - supports Board Committees, as assigned. Assists in developing volunteers and community donors to support multi-unit locations.

• Administration/Maintenance - oversees and/or supervises the maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and other facility activities.

Program Director July 2011-June 2012

• Coordination/Implementation of Program – ensure daily curriculum planning is consistent with the Youth Development Strategy and will focus on the core areas. BGCA National Programs will be included on a regular basis. All program planning should be done in advance and submitted to the Director of Operations.

• Supervision of Staff – recruit, select, train and coach staff according to guidelines and ensure policies and procedures are followed. Delegate duties and conduct regular staff meetings. Observe and evaluate programs and activities on a regular basis. Evaluate all staff annually.

• Supervision of Members – members will be supervised at all times, all children are scanned in and out according to procedure, ensure proper staff positioning and ratios are met. Set fair and reasonable rules. Recognize member participation and achievement. Maintain children’s file.

• Administrative Duties- Maintain and submit all record keeping which includes but not limited to member enrollment, attendance reports, receipt journals, payments, staff schedules, purchase orders.

• Promote /Market – prominently display program information throughout the Clubhouse, ensure all program and organizational literature is distributed at local schools and throughout the community. Newsletters are created and distributed monthly. Will host a minimum of two (2) parent involved Aaron Ruiz

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programs per year and will be expected to foster partnerships with the community members and organizations.

Athletics Director August 2008-June 2011

• Directly responsible for the daily operation of the Athletics program with the primary concerns for coordinating/implementing the Athletic leagues; general supervision/coaching of members; administrative duties; promote/ market; facility and budget management.

• Organize and maintain rental calendar associated with the Athletics department. Recreational Aid May 2005- August 2008

• Directly responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the Clubhouse with the primary concerns for coordinating/implementing program curriculum; general supervision of members; administrative duties; promote/ market the program; and facility management. National City Parks and Recreation, National City, CA September 2004- May 2005 Recreational Aid

• Provide information about recreation programs to the public; advise patrons of regulations governing the use of a recreational facility; register patrons for classes and/or activities and take facility reservations; check out recreation equipment to patrons; act as group leader, referee or scorekeeper in a variety of games and recreational activities; maintain basic athletic equipment; may assist with instructional and recreational aquatic programs, if assigned to aquatics; assist in the operation and maintenance of a recreational facility such as cleaning and mopping; maintain the security of locker rooms; maintain supplies; collect and account for program registration, facility reservations and monies received; prepare outdoor sports facilities; keep routine records; complete forms, prepare reports and compile statistical information; build and maintain positive working relationships with co- workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; perform related duties as assigned

Americorps, Riverside, CA September 2003-June 2004 Program Specialist

• Make direct contact with homeless or otherwise hard to reach high risk youth at informal gathering places for purposes of providing prevention materials, referral information, and healthy alternatives to the street.

• Provide immediate response to requests for services through availability by cell phone

• Work cooperatively with fellow AmeriCorps members and program staff.

• Make connections with individuals and volunteers in the community for program outreach and program enhancement.

SKILLS

• Effective problem solver.

• Able to prioritize and manage heavy work flow without direct supervision

• “Can do” attitude and able to work very cooperatively with legal and non-legal staff.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, WordPerfect

• Bilingual: English and Spanish.

• Experience in customer service, general office support and City government. Aaron Ruiz

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Committees & Affiliations

• Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce- Board Member

• Military Appreciation Day Committee

• Christmas Comes to IB- Event Chair

• Global Wellness Day Committee

• Imperial Beach Homeless/Hunger Collaborative

• Imperial Beach Collaborative

• Imperial Beach Parks & Recreation Committee

• SD County Fair Committee

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, San Diego, California

Public Administration, September 2018- present

University of California, Riverside, Riverside, California Business Administration, August 2003-July 2005

Castle Park High School, Chula Vista, California

High School Diploma, June 2003

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