Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
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A. ARTHUR FILLAZAR

KAHULUI,HI

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Lahainaluna High School Foundation and the high school, enhancing school pride and increasing scholarship donations through strategic partnerships and community engagement. Skilled in organizational planning and team building, adept at fostering relationships and executing large-scale events. Excel in MAC and WORD, showcasing exceptional leadership and motivational skills.


Leadership training also extended to the national, state, and district levels with student leaders and their advisors

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Lahainaluna High School Foundation
04.2022 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Close working relationship with new bookkeeper who handles majority of the financial portions
  • Encouraged more alumni participation and support
  • Increased scholarship donations
  • Continue to build strong school pride with alumni and parents

Records Clerk

St. Anthony School
07.2014 - 06.2022
  • Assisted with typing, data entry, and answering incoming calls as required.
  • Maintained accuracy of records by verifying accuracy of data in records.
  • Destroyed records in line with retention schedules to protect confidential information and comply with regulations.
  • Generated reports from database systems to track records.
  • Fortified all transcripts and created a binder holding names and grad or attendance years.
  • Consolidated and sorted transcripts for easier find and access
  • Created a special room as an archival collection of school yearbooks, photos, and other historical articles
  • Transferred inactive records to storage to free up space and preserve history.
  • Updated records with new information.
  • Sorted all paperwork and documents alphabetically and according to dates and significance.
  • Created and maintained electronic filing system for quick and easy retrieval of records.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to inquiries and requests for information.
  • Encouraged alumni to increase their school pride and spirit

Student Activities Coordinator

Lahainaluna High School
08.1984 - 07.2014
  • Established clear communication channels between administration, faculty members, and students involved in extracurricular activities.
  • Increased club participation by effectively promoting events through social media and flyers.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create a supportive environment for student involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Enhanced student engagement by organizing interactive activities and events on campus.
  • Advised student government on best practices for event planning, budgeting, and member recruitment efforts.
  • Provided ongoing support to individual clubs or organizations through regular check-ins with their respective leaders.
  • Built strong relationships with community partners, securing sponsorships and resources for various events.
  • Coordinated large-scale events such as orientation week, homecoming, and graduation ceremonies with attention to detail and seamless execution.
  • Fostered an inclusive campus culture that encouraged diversity and collaboration among various student groups.
  • Developed yearly event calendars, ensuring a diverse range of offerings for all students.
  • Primarily increased and maintained a solid level of unique school spirit and pride for the oldest school west of the Rockies
  • PRIOR TO STUDENT ACTIVITIES, I was an English teacher. I also advised the school yearbook for 26 years, and volunteered with the Boarders Chorus and taught hula for the boys (kane).

Travel Agent

Davis Travel and Tours
09.1984 - 09.1986

Primarily trained on SABRE computer via American Airlines in Dallas, Texas.

Travel agent and assisted guests with their travel needs: flight, car rentals, hotel stays, tours, etc.


Also did OUTSIDE SALES to introduce new clients to the services available through Davis Travel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education/English With A Minor in Spanis

St, Martin's University
Lacey (Olympia), Washington
05-1973

High School Diploma -

St. Anthony High School
Wailuku, HI
06-1969

Skills

    MAC and WORD computer literate

    Organizational and planning

    Have retail sales experience

    Motivator and leadership dynamics

    Team building and exercises

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

National Dr. Earl Reum Regional Student Activities Advisor Award 1999

Maui District Teacher of the Year 2000

St. Martin's University Distinguished Alumni Award 2016

Lahainaluna High School Foundation Legends of Lahainaluna 2018

St. Anthony School Distinguished Alumni Award 2019

Timeline

Executive Director

Lahainaluna High School Foundation
04.2022 - Current

Records Clerk

St. Anthony School
07.2014 - 06.2022

Travel Agent

Davis Travel and Tours
09.1984 - 09.1986

Student Activities Coordinator

Lahainaluna High School
08.1984 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education/English With A Minor in Spanis

St, Martin's University

High School Diploma -

St. Anthony High School
A. ARTHUR FILLAZAR