Experience

Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer, Editor & Creative Consultant

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Create fresh content for TV, web, Ho'okele Guidebooks, YouTube and podcasts Provide initial concept, rewrite and polish content under strict timetables Create content specifically tailored to corporate sponsor's target market Research topics, conduct interviews, write and edit Write persuasively, creatively, and quickly to meet tight deadlines Create fresh content for TV, web, Ho'okele Guidebooks, YouTube and podcasts Provide initial concept, rewrite and polish content under strict timetables Create content specifically tailored to corporate sponsor's target market Research topics, conduct interviews, write and edit Write persuasively, creatively, and quickly to meet tight deadlines



Hilton Grand Vacations

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Completed all sales on the same day requiring laser-focused persuasion skills Closed $360,000 in sales during first 6 months of employment in the industry Managed post sale client relationships Created flexible scripts customized to specific market profiles Presented the HGV ownership program to potential owners Completed all sales on the same day requiring laser-focused persuasion skills Closed $360,000 in sales during first 6 months of employment in the industry Managed post sale client relationships Created flexible scripts customized to specific market profiles Presented the HGV ownership program to potential owners



Freelance

• Honolulu, Hawaii

• Digital Media Consultant

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  Researched and analyzed Content Management Systems (CMS) for local corporate account Selected, negotiated, and managed integration of CMS Software system Project management, software implementation and extensive client training Researched and analyzed Content Management Systems (CMS) for local corporate account Selected, negotiated, and managed integration of CMS Software system Project management, software implementation and extensive client training



Kapakahi Tours

• Honolulu, Hawaii

• Founding Partner/Chief Marketing Officer

  • Jan 2012 - Nov 2017

  Conceived and created Eco Tour startup business Crafted original content for unique historically and culturally relevant tours Designed and conducted group and team building experiences Conducted sales & marketing campaigns including: Print, Email, FB, and Google AdWords Created and managed website and social media accounts Conceived and created Eco Tour startup business Crafted original content for unique historically and culturally relevant tours Designed and conducted group and team building experiences Conducted sales & marketing campaigns including: Print, Email, FB, and Google AdWords Created and managed website and social media accounts



Deployy Interactive

• Honolulu, HI.

• Co-founder/ Digital Strategist

  • Dec 2009 - Nov 2011

  Delivered 100% sales revenue targets for 2010 & 2011 Simplified internet technology for local business owners by delivering informational seminars Developed and managed strong client relationships by providing relevant data insights Recruited and managed creative team of designers and developers Created and managed client SEM, SEO and social media campaigns Converted information gathered from multiple sources into engaging content tailored to target audiences Delivered 100% sales revenue targets for 2010 & 2011 Simplified internet technology for local business owners by delivering informational seminars Developed and managed strong client relationships by providing relevant data insights Recruited and managed creative team of designers and developers Created and managed client SEM, SEO and social media campaigns Converted information gathered from multiple sources into engaging content tailored to target audiences



Hawaii Pacific University

• Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• Associate Director - Graduate Admissions

  • Dec 2006 - Sep 2009

  Crafted and delivered sales presentations at seminars and professional conferences Conceived, wrote and implemented integrated communications proposals Wrote and edited content for all print collateral and online platforms Recruited, hired and managed team of web developers Directed refinement of website design and information architecture Created and directed implementation of SEM, SEO and social media campaigns Managed prospect database and executed online communications (email, e-newsletters) Ensured consistency of brand messaging across multiple platforms and mediums Show less