Marketing Coordinator

• Aug 2023 - Present

Cat Lounge Host

• May 2022 - Present

"Popoki and Tea’s mission is to positively transform the lives of people and felines. We want to introduce more people to a cat’s affection, ignite a spark in our community to love cats for who they are, and enrich the lives – human and feline – in our island community." As a cat lounge host, I care for the cats through feeding, playing, and cleaning up after them. On the human side, I cashier various transactions, care for merchandise inventory, and provide customer service to both… Show more "Popoki and Tea’s mission is to positively transform the lives of people and felines. We want to introduce more people to a cat’s affection, ignite a spark in our community to love cats for who they are, and enrich the lives – human and feline – in our island community." As a cat lounge host, I care for the cats through feeding, playing, and cleaning up after them. On the human side, I cashier various transactions, care for merchandise inventory, and provide customer service to both visitors and potential adopters. This role is truly my "fun" job, as I love seeing the smiles on our customers' faces when they get to surround themselves with our furry friends. Show less "Popoki and Tea’s mission is to positively transform the lives of people and felines. We want to introduce more people to a cat’s affection, ignite a spark in our community to love cats for who they are, and enrich the lives – human and feline – in our island community." As a cat lounge host, I care for the cats through feeding, playing, and cleaning up after them. On the human side, I cashier various transactions, care for merchandise inventory, and provide customer service to both… Show more "Popoki and Tea’s mission is to positively transform the lives of people and felines. We want to introduce more people to a cat’s affection, ignite a spark in our community to love cats for who they are, and enrich the lives – human and feline – in our island community." As a cat lounge host, I care for the cats through feeding, playing, and cleaning up after them. On the human side, I cashier various transactions, care for merchandise inventory, and provide customer service to both visitors and potential adopters. This role is truly my "fun" job, as I love seeing the smiles on our customers' faces when they get to surround themselves with our furry friends. Show less

Events Department - Assistant Director

• Apr 2017 - Present

I delegate responsibilities to volunteers, work with setting stages and communicating with celebrity guests to maintain our image, and communicate across various departments to minimize conflict. This role also requires the ability to handle large crowds of up to 250 people at a time. In the past, I have planned a free community event to raise awareness for the convention at a local library. I scheduled an all-day program with various activities including a cosplay (costume-play) contest… Show more I delegate responsibilities to volunteers, work with setting stages and communicating with celebrity guests to maintain our image, and communicate across various departments to minimize conflict. This role also requires the ability to handle large crowds of up to 250 people at a time. In the past, I have planned a free community event to raise awareness for the convention at a local library. I scheduled an all-day program with various activities including a cosplay (costume-play) contest and a swap meet for fans to sell merchandise to one another. "Kawaii Kon is an annual 3 day celebration of Japanese culture, anime, and pop-culture held in Honolulu, Hawaii." Additionally, Kawaii Kon boasts attendance of over 13,000 people from across the world, as of 2019. Show less I delegate responsibilities to volunteers, work with setting stages and communicating with celebrity guests to maintain our image, and communicate across various departments to minimize conflict. This role also requires the ability to handle large crowds of up to 250 people at a time. In the past, I have planned a free community event to raise awareness for the convention at a local library. I scheduled an all-day program with various activities including a cosplay (costume-play) contest… Show more I delegate responsibilities to volunteers, work with setting stages and communicating with celebrity guests to maintain our image, and communicate across various departments to minimize conflict. This role also requires the ability to handle large crowds of up to 250 people at a time. In the past, I have planned a free community event to raise awareness for the convention at a local library. I scheduled an all-day program with various activities including a cosplay (costume-play) contest and a swap meet for fans to sell merchandise to one another. "Kawaii Kon is an annual 3 day celebration of Japanese culture, anime, and pop-culture held in Honolulu, Hawaii." Additionally, Kawaii Kon boasts attendance of over 13,000 people from across the world, as of 2019. Show less

Executive Assistant

• Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

Office Administrator

• Jun 2022 - Feb 2023

I was drawn to this role due to my love of the arts, my passion for nonprofit organizations, and my varied experience in Administration. As Office Administrator, I was responsible for licensed use contracts of the theatre, scheduling staff members, overseeing human resources, and creating checks for accounts payable. While I was not here long, due to my desire to grow towards a role in Marketing and Project Management, I built strong relationships and am still an avid supporter of the Hawaii… Show more I was drawn to this role due to my love of the arts, my passion for nonprofit organizations, and my varied experience in Administration. As Office Administrator, I was responsible for licensed use contracts of the theatre, scheduling staff members, overseeing human resources, and creating checks for accounts payable. While I was not here long, due to my desire to grow towards a role in Marketing and Project Management, I built strong relationships and am still an avid supporter of the Hawaii Theatre Center and its programming. "The historic Hawaii Theatre is owned and operated by the Hawaii Theatre Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and hosts over 100,000 guests annually. Hawaii Theatre Center is dedicated to providing a broad range of entertainment, cultural and educational experiences to benefit the people and visitors of Hawaii in a facility of recognized excellence." Show less I was drawn to this role due to my love of the arts, my passion for nonprofit organizations, and my varied experience in Administration. As Office Administrator, I was responsible for licensed use contracts of the theatre, scheduling staff members, overseeing human resources, and creating checks for accounts payable. While I was not here long, due to my desire to grow towards a role in Marketing and Project Management, I built strong relationships and am still an avid supporter of the Hawaii… Show more I was drawn to this role due to my love of the arts, my passion for nonprofit organizations, and my varied experience in Administration. As Office Administrator, I was responsible for licensed use contracts of the theatre, scheduling staff members, overseeing human resources, and creating checks for accounts payable. While I was not here long, due to my desire to grow towards a role in Marketing and Project Management, I built strong relationships and am still an avid supporter of the Hawaii Theatre Center and its programming. "The historic Hawaii Theatre is owned and operated by the Hawaii Theatre Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and hosts over 100,000 guests annually. Hawaii Theatre Center is dedicated to providing a broad range of entertainment, cultural and educational experiences to benefit the people and visitors of Hawaii in a facility of recognized excellence." Show less

Executive Assistant

• Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

I was a wearer of many hats in this role. Some of my responsibilities in this role included managing office-wide initiatives, handling confidential documents, scouting potential job applicants, and creating programs to increase productivity and efficiency. I also provided additional support in marketing and human resources. A sister company of Halm's Enterprise, Diamond Head Seafood is one of the largest wholesale seafood distributors on the island of O'ahu. I took over a sales position… Show more I was a wearer of many hats in this role. Some of my responsibilities in this role included managing office-wide initiatives, handling confidential documents, scouting potential job applicants, and creating programs to increase productivity and efficiency. I also provided additional support in marketing and human resources. A sister company of Halm's Enterprise, Diamond Head Seafood is one of the largest wholesale seafood distributors on the island of O'ahu. I took over a sales position and managed large-scale accounts by making daily sales calls to supply various stores and restaurants with fresh fish and seafood. I also assisted in keeping track of our constantly changing inventory. "Halm's Enterprise is Hawaii's largest supplier of kim chee pickled vegetables with various products lining the shelves of local grocery stores. Halm's Enterprise is a sister company of both Keoki's Lau Lau and Diamond Head Seafood, all of which provide many of the unique flavors of Hawaii." Show less I was a wearer of many hats in this role. Some of my responsibilities in this role included managing office-wide initiatives, handling confidential documents, scouting potential job applicants, and creating programs to increase productivity and efficiency. I also provided additional support in marketing and human resources. A sister company of Halm's Enterprise, Diamond Head Seafood is one of the largest wholesale seafood distributors on the island of O'ahu. I took over a sales position… Show more I was a wearer of many hats in this role. Some of my responsibilities in this role included managing office-wide initiatives, handling confidential documents, scouting potential job applicants, and creating programs to increase productivity and efficiency. I also provided additional support in marketing and human resources. A sister company of Halm's Enterprise, Diamond Head Seafood is one of the largest wholesale seafood distributors on the island of O'ahu. I took over a sales position and managed large-scale accounts by making daily sales calls to supply various stores and restaurants with fresh fish and seafood. I also assisted in keeping track of our constantly changing inventory. "Halm's Enterprise is Hawaii's largest supplier of kim chee pickled vegetables with various products lining the shelves of local grocery stores. Halm's Enterprise is a sister company of both Keoki's Lau Lau and Diamond Head Seafood, all of which provide many of the unique flavors of Hawaii." Show less

Trivia Host

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

I previously hosted trivia events at local venues including WorkPlay, Village Bottle Shop, BeerLab, ShoreFyre Grill, and Skybox. Setting up at most events includes hooking up a PowerPoint presentation to multiple screens and adjusting my sound system to the appropriate levels. From there, I am a friendly face to encourage patrons to participate in the event, thus prolonging their stay and driving additional business for each venue. "Sporcle is the leading provider of trivia entertainment… Show more I previously hosted trivia events at local venues including WorkPlay, Village Bottle Shop, BeerLab, ShoreFyre Grill, and Skybox. Setting up at most events includes hooking up a PowerPoint presentation to multiple screens and adjusting my sound system to the appropriate levels. From there, I am a friendly face to encourage patrons to participate in the event, thus prolonging their stay and driving additional business for each venue. "Sporcle is the leading provider of trivia entertainment on the web, on mobile devices, and at live shows. Our entertaining live trivia shows drive patronage to hundreds of bars and restaurants each week across the country. We believe in making knowledge fun for everyone." Show less I previously hosted trivia events at local venues including WorkPlay, Village Bottle Shop, BeerLab, ShoreFyre Grill, and Skybox. Setting up at most events includes hooking up a PowerPoint presentation to multiple screens and adjusting my sound system to the appropriate levels. From there, I am a friendly face to encourage patrons to participate in the event, thus prolonging their stay and driving additional business for each venue. "Sporcle is the leading provider of trivia entertainment… Show more I previously hosted trivia events at local venues including WorkPlay, Village Bottle Shop, BeerLab, ShoreFyre Grill, and Skybox. Setting up at most events includes hooking up a PowerPoint presentation to multiple screens and adjusting my sound system to the appropriate levels. From there, I am a friendly face to encourage patrons to participate in the event, thus prolonging their stay and driving additional business for each venue. "Sporcle is the leading provider of trivia entertainment on the web, on mobile devices, and at live shows. Our entertaining live trivia shows drive patronage to hundreds of bars and restaurants each week across the country. We believe in making knowledge fun for everyone." Show less

Sales Assistant

• Mar 2019 - Jan 2021

While the focus of my job was to support the sales team, I had a lot of additional opportunities in this role. I managed our incoming phone calls and email inquiries and facilitated communication across the main office, radio stations, and social media outlets as needed. I also ran and designed various revenue and sales reports to best project upcoming quarterly goals, designed various media graphics for display and social media advertising, and assisted production of the in-house segments… Show more While the focus of my job was to support the sales team, I had a lot of additional opportunities in this role. I managed our incoming phone calls and email inquiries and facilitated communication across the main office, radio stations, and social media outlets as needed. I also ran and designed various revenue and sales reports to best project upcoming quarterly goals, designed various media graphics for display and social media advertising, and assisted production of the in-house segments recorded for the Island Music Awards in 2020. Stations part of the iHeartMedia Honolulu family include Island 98.5, 92.3 KSSK, Star 101.9, and 93.9 The Beat. "iHeartMedia is a leading global media and entertainment company specializing in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, social, live events and on-demand entertainment. With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any radio and television outlet in America." Show less While the focus of my job was to support the sales team, I had a lot of additional opportunities in this role. I managed our incoming phone calls and email inquiries and facilitated communication across the main office, radio stations, and social media outlets as needed. I also ran and designed various revenue and sales reports to best project upcoming quarterly goals, designed various media graphics for display and social media advertising, and assisted production of the in-house segments… Show more While the focus of my job was to support the sales team, I had a lot of additional opportunities in this role. I managed our incoming phone calls and email inquiries and facilitated communication across the main office, radio stations, and social media outlets as needed. I also ran and designed various revenue and sales reports to best project upcoming quarterly goals, designed various media graphics for display and social media advertising, and assisted production of the in-house segments recorded for the Island Music Awards in 2020. Stations part of the iHeartMedia Honolulu family include Island 98.5, 92.3 KSSK, Star 101.9, and 93.9 The Beat. "iHeartMedia is a leading global media and entertainment company specializing in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, social, live events and on-demand entertainment. With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any radio and television outlet in America." Show less

Supervisor

• Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

This was my first full-time role, which I pursued during my last year of my bachelor's degree. As a supervisor, I consistently met and exceeded my monthly sales goals through excellent customer service. I trained and coached my team to do the same. Aside from sales, I managed the store Facebook and Instagram accounts and acted as the store visual manager. Both of these roles included creating eye-catching displays and content for customers both in store and online. "We are the original… Show more This was my first full-time role, which I pursued during my last year of my bachelor's degree. As a supervisor, I consistently met and exceeded my monthly sales goals through excellent customer service. I trained and coached my team to do the same. Aside from sales, I managed the store Facebook and Instagram accounts and acted as the store visual manager. Both of these roles included creating eye-catching displays and content for customers both in store and online. "We are the original meaning makers. Sharing ancient wisdom. Interpreting into modern design. Alive with purpose. Strong and unafraid to speak. Leading the narrative. Carrying light. Impacting communities. EMPOWERING THE WORLD." Show less This was my first full-time role, which I pursued during my last year of my bachelor's degree. As a supervisor, I consistently met and exceeded my monthly sales goals through excellent customer service. I trained and coached my team to do the same. Aside from sales, I managed the store Facebook and Instagram accounts and acted as the store visual manager. Both of these roles included creating eye-catching displays and content for customers both in store and online. "We are the original… Show more This was my first full-time role, which I pursued during my last year of my bachelor's degree. As a supervisor, I consistently met and exceeded my monthly sales goals through excellent customer service. I trained and coached my team to do the same. Aside from sales, I managed the store Facebook and Instagram accounts and acted as the store visual manager. Both of these roles included creating eye-catching displays and content for customers both in store and online. "We are the original meaning makers. Sharing ancient wisdom. Interpreting into modern design. Alive with purpose. Strong and unafraid to speak. Leading the narrative. Carrying light. Impacting communities. EMPOWERING THE WORLD." Show less

Sales Associate

• Nov 2014 - Aug 2017

I began my career with the Kate Spade & Company at Kate Spade Saturday, a lifestyle brand embodied by its signature sunny yellow signage both in-store and online. I began as a holiday hire and stayed onboard after exceeding my sales goals. When Kate Spade Saturday was reabsorbed into the Kate Spade New York specialty line, I was invited to work as support staff. While I was no longer in a sales role, I studied the brand and product lines and later managed my own client book. Off of the sales… Show more I began my career with the Kate Spade & Company at Kate Spade Saturday, a lifestyle brand embodied by its signature sunny yellow signage both in-store and online. I began as a holiday hire and stayed onboard after exceeding my sales goals. When Kate Spade Saturday was reabsorbed into the Kate Spade New York specialty line, I was invited to work as support staff. While I was no longer in a sales role, I studied the brand and product lines and later managed my own client book. Off of the sales floor, I assisted in inventory, stockroom projects, and large-scale floor sets including outward window displays. Because of my knowledge across various roles, I was also trusted with training new hires. "since our launch in 1993 with six essential handbags, we’ve always stood for optimistic femininity. today we’re a global life and style house filled with handbags, of course. also clothes, shoes, jewelry, home décor, tech accessories and so many other things that you use every day. " Show less I began my career with the Kate Spade & Company at Kate Spade Saturday, a lifestyle brand embodied by its signature sunny yellow signage both in-store and online. I began as a holiday hire and stayed onboard after exceeding my sales goals. When Kate Spade Saturday was reabsorbed into the Kate Spade New York specialty line, I was invited to work as support staff. While I was no longer in a sales role, I studied the brand and product lines and later managed my own client book. Off of the sales… Show more I began my career with the Kate Spade & Company at Kate Spade Saturday, a lifestyle brand embodied by its signature sunny yellow signage both in-store and online. I began as a holiday hire and stayed onboard after exceeding my sales goals. When Kate Spade Saturday was reabsorbed into the Kate Spade New York specialty line, I was invited to work as support staff. While I was no longer in a sales role, I studied the brand and product lines and later managed my own client book. Off of the sales floor, I assisted in inventory, stockroom projects, and large-scale floor sets including outward window displays. Because of my knowledge across various roles, I was also trusted with training new hires. "since our launch in 1993 with six essential handbags, we’ve always stood for optimistic femininity. today we’re a global life and style house filled with handbags, of course. also clothes, shoes, jewelry, home décor, tech accessories and so many other things that you use every day. " Show less

Sales Associate

• Apr 2013 - Jul 2014

Express is where I discovered my passion for both design and business. I learned how to sell, cashier, brand, and communicate with customers in this role very quickly. Within my first three months of hire, I was runner-up in a store-wide sales contest and was soon recommended for a position as a stylist. While I did not step into this role, as I was focusing on my schooling, I continued to hone in on my selling and branding skills by participating in floor set displays and holiday product… Show more Express is where I discovered my passion for both design and business. I learned how to sell, cashier, brand, and communicate with customers in this role very quickly. Within my first three months of hire, I was runner-up in a store-wide sales contest and was soon recommended for a position as a stylist. While I did not step into this role, as I was focusing on my schooling, I continued to hone in on my selling and branding skills by participating in floor set displays and holiday product roll-outs. "We are a fashion-forward apparel brand and style community whose purpose is to create confidence and inspire self-expression. From wardrobe essentials to the latest trends, we outfit doers, makers, movers and shakers with clothing designed for real-life versatility. At Express, we believe that everyone should dream big and dress accordingly." Show less Express is where I discovered my passion for both design and business. I learned how to sell, cashier, brand, and communicate with customers in this role very quickly. Within my first three months of hire, I was runner-up in a store-wide sales contest and was soon recommended for a position as a stylist. While I did not step into this role, as I was focusing on my schooling, I continued to hone in on my selling and branding skills by participating in floor set displays and holiday product… Show more Express is where I discovered my passion for both design and business. I learned how to sell, cashier, brand, and communicate with customers in this role very quickly. Within my first three months of hire, I was runner-up in a store-wide sales contest and was soon recommended for a position as a stylist. While I did not step into this role, as I was focusing on my schooling, I continued to hone in on my selling and branding skills by participating in floor set displays and holiday product roll-outs. "We are a fashion-forward apparel brand and style community whose purpose is to create confidence and inspire self-expression. From wardrobe essentials to the latest trends, we outfit doers, makers, movers and shakers with clothing designed for real-life versatility. At Express, we believe that everyone should dream big and dress accordingly." Show less