Dedicated Community Relations, who interacts effectively with city officials and citizens alike. Provides customer service support to the general public regarding inquiries on human Services , health and education code violations.
Adaptable and friendly Legislature Aid, and team player with comprehensive background in crisis communications and media relations management.
Creative and resourceful community service professional talented at quickly mastering new skills and processing new information. Diplomatic and gracious with a desire to deliver exceptional customer service.
Highly-motivated community service professional skilled at networking, media outreach and relationship development. Flexible and versatile team player who maintains a sense of humor under pressure.
Community Specialist adept at gathering and analyzing community cultural, educational, social and demographic data to develop local programs. Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.
Results-driven community service professional and manager with 20 years in the public sector. Highly personable, with extraordinary attention to detail and talent for gaining trust.
Highlights
Culturally-sensitive
Detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communicator
Event planning and logistics
Word, Word Perfect, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs
Self-starter
Creative
Accomplishments
Spearheaded efforts to adopt and implement social media platforms, including Department of Education and Hawaii Legislators.
Commanded a local team of 40 staff members in a large-scale, statewide disaster exercises.
Experience
Legislature Aid, Community Relations January 2006 to May 2014Hawaii State Legislature - Kalihi, Nuuanu, Nanakuli, Hawaii
Seasonal Session staff working for the Hawaii state Legislatures, w in a fast-pace environment, with an excellent critical thinking and social perceptiveness skills.
To Track records, research and achieving exceptional results in responding to constituents and producing measures that enhances project goals.
Knowledgeable to apply towards various clerical functions and maintaining scheduled appointments and other office functions as directed.
Addressed questions and concerns from the general public.
Attended and participate in other state and federal board meetings with note taking.
Solicited contributions and participation from local businesses to promote and improve community events and activities.
Addressed questions and concerns from the general public.
Gathered and analyzed data on community needs and interests.
Solicited contributions and participation from local businesses to promote and improve community events and activities..
Coordinated the scheduling of numerous
Recruited, trained and supervised 25 new staff members each year.
Maintained up-to-date and accurate program files and records.
Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote the organization's community service progra regulations
.Presented program developments to the community, city council and city manager.
Collaborated with community members to educate the public regarding issues such as drug abuse prevention and traffic safety.
Coordinator August 2003 to August 2005Department of Education - Waimanalo, HI
GEAR-UP Coordinator Pilot program with three years experience in proving tutorial academic assistance to intermediate students for College scholarship awareness along with five supervised education major students of UH Manoa and HPU.
Recruited, trained and supervised 8 new staff members each year.
Reviewed staff work and gave comprehensive and constructive feedback.
Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote the organization's community service programs.
Monitored program budgets and costs to verify expenses were within budget parameters.
Attended 3 community meetings each week to answer questions, address complaints and explain procedures.
VISTA Coordinator August 2000 to June 2002Department of Education - Hilo, Waimanalo, Hawaii
VISTA Coordinator with two years experience in developing tutorial reading comprehension skills for students in grades 1st to 3rd.
Recruited, trained and supervised 25 new staff members each year.
Coordinated the scheduling of 7 classes for assigned program.
Reviewed staff work and gave comprehensive and constructive feedback.
Maintained up-to-date and accurate program files and records.
Solicited contributions and participation from local businesses to promote and improve community events and activities.
Addressed questions and concerns from the general public.
Conducted needs' assessments and referred clients to financial, medical, social and community assistance and services.
Reviewed staff work and gave comprehensive and constructive feedback.
Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote the organization's community service programs.
Monitored program budgets and costs to verify expenses were within budget parameters.
Reviewed study findings and recommended options for project restructuring, funding alternatives and reducing costs.
Presented program developments to the community, city council and city manager.
Wrote and distributed news releases.
Collaborated with community members to educate the public regarding issues such as drug abuse prevention and traffic safety.
Educational Assistance V August 1984 to January 1997Department of Education - Naalehu, HI
Educational Assistance V thirteen years of employ with special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of self- and perceptual; motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Attended 2 community meetings each week to answer questions, address complaints and explain procedures.
Directed the proper use of program facilities by staff and the general public.
Gathered and analyzed data on community needs and interests.
Addressed questions and concerns from the general public.
Conducted needs' assessments and referred clients to financial, medical, social and community assistance and services.
Education
Special EducationCanisius - Buffalo, NY , USA
High School Diploma : Christain study, 1978Pacific Christain Accedemy - Oakland, CA, usa
Additional Information
Volunteer Organization
Good Bears of Hawaii,
Hawaii Hearts,
Going Green,
Sand Island Relay for Life,
Oahu Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task force, Aloha United Way
