Project Manager

• Sep 2019 - Present

I am currently overseeing the development of the Kaulele Pop-Up Science Center

Director of Community Services

• Nov 2016 - Jul 2019

Key member of HCAP’s Executive Management Team, assisting the Executive Director in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the agency’s programs and servicesOversees HCAP’s employment, education, transitional homeless shelter, economic development, community development, other various programs and servicesProvides leadership, training, and support to program and district managers and staff. Supervises 10 program managers and 30 field staffDevelops and reviews program budgets and expenditures totaling over $2,000,000Prepares reports for the Board of Directors meetings and participates in committee meetingsDevelops and maintains working relationships with community agencies and partners Assists with the preparation of grant proposals for HCAP programs and servicesEvaluates programs to ensure funding and grant requirements are metWorks with management and staff on program planning, data collection, and reporting

Interim Director of Community Services

• Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

Planning & Development Specialist

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2016

Communications & Marketing • Raises public awareness of HCAP’s mission and services by developing and creating brochures, annual report, weekly and quarterly newsletters, social media, website content, photographs, media advisories and press releases• Assists in developing and implementing comprehensive HCAP branding strategy Strategic Planning & Assessments• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of the community action plan, Head Start community needs assessments, and Head Start program self-assessment. Staff Support for Board Committee • Provides support for the Program, Planning and Evaluation (PPE) Committee of the HCAP Board of Directors • Records minutes, prepares & distributes agenda and required documents Fund Development• Identifies sources of public, private, and non-grant funding, as well as in-kind support for the agency and its programs. • Assists with fund development and grant-writing • Helps staff develop grant and other funding proposals for programs and services

Site-Coordinator, Central Middle School

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

• Organized activities, speakers, and field trips to provide students with the opportunity to learn life skills, develop positive relationships, and promote team-building • Trained, supervised, and ensured that all staff had the resources and capacities needed to conduct engaging and educational classes• Prepared monthly expense reports and managed yearly budget of $10,000 to purchase program supplies• Assured a safe and productive learning environment for all students in the After-School program • Increased student participation by 150% within 6 months of establishing program• Gathered and entered student data including attendance, grades, and test scores on a daily and quarterly basis• Collaborated with school administration and staff on a daily basis to discuss student behavior and grades in order to provide each student with the guidance they need to succeed

Program Manager

• Jul 2011 - Jan 2012

• Managed the After School Hours Program (ASHP) at six low-resource schools throughout the island of Oahu, serving over 150 girls in grades K-8• Strengthened relationships with local schools, staff, and outside partners in order to become better engrained in the local community and increase awareness of the Girl Scout program • Doubled participation of K-6 grade girls in the ASHP program for the 2011-2012 school year• Hired and trained staff to facilitate ASHP to ensure consistent delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, which helps girls to develop a strong sense of self, promotes cooperation, and teaches girls how to successfully resolve conflicts

Native English Teacher

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2009

• Prepared daily lesson plans and execute lessons with students ages 10-60• Taught 7-day intensive English courses: topics included grammar, reading, writing, listening, and conversation• Organized and prepared activities for students using their English skills: singing karaoke, role play and acting, watching movies• Teaching methodology: To provide students with real world conversation skills, using authentic materials, and including informal free talking

Native English Teacher

• Oct 2005 - Feb 2008

• Traveled to different schools throughout the country on short notice when schools were short staffed, to teach English conversation • Prepared lesson plans and materials to teach English conversation• Delivered lessons daily to students age 1-19• Used creativity to design innovative activities to enhance learning• Collaborated with managers, foreign and Japanese staff to create a positive working environment• Used mediation skills to resolve conflicts between foreign teachers and Japanese staff