Advancement Coordinator- Parent & Alumni Engagement

• Jan 2023 - Present

Build and sustain lasting connections between Island Pacific Academy and parents, alumni, students, and friends Strengthen engagement with annual fund campaigns and special events fundraising Manage and support Island Pacific Academy’s Parent Association (IPAPA) & Class Parent Representatives (CPRs) Serve as liaison between IPAPA, the CPRs and Island Pacific Academy Develop Alumni engagement experiences and coordinate Alumni special events Build and sustain lasting connections between Island Pacific Academy and parents, alumni, students, and friends Strengthen engagement with annual fund campaigns and special events fundraising Manage and support Island Pacific Academy’s Parent Association (IPAPA) & Class Parent Representatives (CPRs) Serve as liaison between IPAPA, the CPRs and Island Pacific Academy Develop Alumni engagement experiences and coordinate Alumni special events

Operations Analyst

• Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Provided analytical and administrative support and services for Operations to identify opportunities to solve problems and increase the department’s performance. Enabled operations leadership to make informed, data-based decisions by providing analysis on opportunities via weekly, biweekly, and monthly reports. Provided Sales Team with reports identifying opportunities to grow sales and eliminate additional expenses. Delivered KPIs goals and timely updates for KPI tracking to explain and resolve issues with KPIs and other data tracking. Met with managers and supervisors to identify issues affecting warehouse performance, discussed current procedures, developed solutions, and created process flowcharts for employees to better productivity. Led vehicle and warehouse safety initiatives. Prepared agendas, ran monthly safety meetings, and sent out minutes to Safety Committee. Planned, organized and executed annual Forklift & Truck Rodeo Competition. Assisted Transportation Supervisor with ordering delivery equipment, vehicle safety supplies and signage, and organizing driver records to ensure compliance. Monitored employee forklift certification records to ensure they were up-to-date and compliant. Monitored supplies, assets, and asset maintenance expenses and managed, verified, and processed transportation and forklift vendor invoices. Monitored and assisted with inventory management of new items and intercompany transfers. Show less

Admissions & Recruitment Program Manager

• Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

Provided support to directors and executed admissions process from prospective applicant through matriculation. Executed comprehensive admissions plan that includes advertising, travel, campus visits, information sessions, interview days, and managing the full admissions funnel for the Physician Assistant and Physical Therapy programs. Communicated via phone, email, text, and Zoom with prospective applicants, candidates, and accepted students. Increased and met enrollment goals through coordinated, planned, and data driven recruitment practices. Processed applications, managed the application process and made admission decisions based on established criteria to reach enrollment goals. Served as part of the admissions committee which included program faculty and staff, managed candidate information needed to select for interview and post interview scores needed to discuss and admit. Used independent authority and discretion to commit the university to admissions decisions within assigned programs. Provided one-on-one counseling to prospective students on how to submit a competitive application, identify areas of improvement and how to best prepare for applying to graduate school. Served as liaison with other student service departments. Trained new admissions and recruitment program managers on programs formally assigned. Created statistical reports and provide analytical data to assist with recruitment, enrollment, and yield strategies. Show less

Academic Advisor- MA International Studies

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

Advised students on degree requirements; assisted with registration, graduation process, thesis filing, and readmission process. Monitored student GPAs, identified at-risk students and collaborated with professors and program director on resolutions to improve academic performance. Managed online orientation with content to support and provide resources for new and current students.

Recruiter, Admissions Counselor & Program Coordinator- MA International Studies

• May 2014 - Jun 2019

Recruited Master’s level students through strategic planning and implementation, relationship development and management, as well as budget development and management.Managed program marketing/inquiry development through online advertising, study abroad and career fairs, classroom presentations, and information sessions based on recruitment plan.Built relationships with study abroad and career counselors, advisors, professors, and other higher education leaders nationwide.Managed prospective student/candidate relationships through inquiry, admission, and enrollment stages.Managed content for social media channels and developed messages for communication plans and marketing materials.Planned and executed program events- orientations, welcome and closing dinners, seminars, and faculty/staff retreats.Hired, trained and supervised student workers. Show less

Enrollment Coach

• Nov 2013 - May 2014

Served as primary point of contact to prospective students from introduction through admissions process for Schools of Nursing and Health Professionals, Education, and Business undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. Served as primary point of contact to prospective students from introduction through admissions process for Schools of Nursing and Health Professionals, Education, and Business undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.

Assistant Director of Admissions

• Jul 2008 - Nov 2013

Counseled incoming traditional, transfer, international, and adult learner students on application/admissions processes; served as admissions liaison for Colleges of Nursing & Health Sciences as well as Natural and Computational Sciences. Recruited students at events throughout Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. Hired, trained and managed student workers in Telecounselor Program. Counseled incoming traditional, transfer, international, and adult learner students on application/admissions processes; served as admissions liaison for Colleges of Nursing & Health Sciences as well as Natural and Computational Sciences. Recruited students at events throughout Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. Hired, trained and managed student workers in Telecounselor Program.

Reporter

• Feb 2008 - Nov 2009

I’ve had a few side gigs in my professional career. Some I pursued for extra cash, trying something new, or getting back to doing what I love. Working as a reporter for Living Local with the Baraquios gave me the opportunity to present on cultural aspects of Hawaii, fun things to do on the islands, and outreach efforts organizations were working hard on. One of my favorite interviews was with ukulele legend, Bill Tapia, who was 100 years old at the time. He had so many fun memories about how his love of music began as a child listening to Hawaiians playing ukulele in Nuuanu Valley, how he bought his first uke for 75 cents, and that later in his career he gave Shirley Temple a pineapple ukulele and gave her a lesson at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Show less

Account Executive

• Feb 2007 - Jun 2008

Account Executive

• Feb 2006 - Feb 2007

Associate Producer

• Mar 2004 - Feb 2006

Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Divisional Secretary

• 2002 - 2004