Richard Paul Kalles 

EMAIL ADDRESS      kallesrick@yahoo.com

California 415-830-1368           805-757-7973

Objective

Looking to transition into different industry's, consulting work for smaller venues, management opportunities in medium size venues, marketing positions in multi-club chains, bar consulting, assistance with start up operations, possible sales rep positions for industry's that cater to nightclub and bar venues.

Education

Lompoc High School, Lompoc, California

San Diego State University, San Diego, California

BA in Communications minor in Marketing

Work Experience

GOLD CLUB / DE JA VU Manager San Francisco, California September 2008- Present

Day-shift manager for large 5-10M per year adult club located in financial district

Responsible for scheduling 50 employees and entertainers

Inventory, Ordering, Cash handling, Promotions & Marketing, VIP Host

Familiar with the latest in dance-tracking software programs. POS system programming

STAR THEATER Manager/Partner Portland, Oregon April 2007- August 2008

Start up operations for large downtown nightclub (formerly Bliss/Level).

5000 sq foot premise designed as Vegas-style burlesque infused Ultra-Lounge

Four full service bars, 27 foot dancer pole on top of 700 gallon fish tank stage.

Curtained theme stage, claw footed bathtub stage, prop room, Costume room.

Left to partner after licensing restrictions limited liquor service to 12 midnight.

SAFARI SHOWCLUB Managing Partner Portland, Oregon 2003- 2007

Designed full bar African Safari themed adult entertainment lounge.

Two full service bars, 600 gallon Piranha tank, hot tub, VIP room. Trophy room.

Specialized in adult themed industry events.

NORTHWEST ENTERTAINMENT (now Star Ent) Portland, OR 2001- 2004

Owner/Operator of Management, promotions/marketing, booking & consultant business.

Assisted various clients with opening or repairing adult and non adult entertainment

Venue's throughout Oregon. (I operated this business while working at Stars Cabaret).

Booked and designed various burlesque shows, Aerial performers and adult-themed acts.

List of clients

Stars Cabaret Chain (primary client), Exotica Intl Men's Club (opening), Lush Lounge

(opening), Dollhouse (opening), Union Jacks Club (promo/marketing), The Pallus Club

(consultant), PDX Magazine (promotions/ marketing and sales), Bliss Nightclub.

STARS CABARET & STEAKHOUSE CHAIN Portland, Salem, Bend, Oregon 1997-2003

General Manager, Corporate Promotions & Marketing Officer

Start up operations Beaverton 1997, Salem 2000, Bend 2001, Boogie Woogie's 2003.

Supervision front/back of the house high volume cocktail adult entertainment chain.

Moved to corporate position planning large scale promotions/marketing programs.

NIGHTLIFE / TENS SHOWCLUBS Manager San Diego, CA 1994-1996

All aspects of operations in two club adult entertainment operation in San Diego.

Hire/fire entertainers, staff, scheduling, POS systems, basic banking, inventory control,

Loss prevention, P &L reports, hands on plumbing/repair, Flyer design, Hospitality

Training, Security supervision,

Applicable Skills

Write entertainer, wait/barstaff, Security/Host and promotions/marketing manuals.

Politically aware. Served as ACE vice-president Oregon 2001-2004.

Specialize in promotions, marketing, special events, theme parties, features etc.

Extensive west coast adult entertainment contacts.

Experienced with websites, cutting edge marketing techniques, Social Media networking

Hospitality manager, Entertainer, barstaff and manager recruiting and training.

Licensing & Permits

Oregon Liquor Control Commission Sales & Service permits.

Department Police Safety Standards (DPSST) Club security license

Oregon Lottery approved. 2003. Trained in state gaming machines, video poker.

Notable Special Events hosted or created by Star Entertainment.

2008

Burlesque Entertainer of the Year 2007/08 – Star Theater

Dollhouse Revue with Femme Royale August 2008- Star Theater

Heavenly Spies Burlesque August 2008- Star Theater

Circ De Pole' Pole and Aerial Exposition July 2008-Star Theater

Retro Weekend Burlesque July 2008-Star Theater

Sugar Q Burlesque Troop- July 2008- Star Theater

Rock the Runways Fashion Show- July 2008- Star Theater

Chippandale's Male Review June 2008- Star Theater

Pyrosutra fire and Ice Show June 2008- Star Theater

Ed HardyFashion Party Portland 2007- Star Theater

Girls Gone Wild Party 2006- Bliss Lounge

References

All prior owners, partners or clients contact information available on request for qualified personnel only