Ali Kaina
Hoolehua
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. 5 years of experience working with high school students on academics and college bound activities. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Consistent in meeting the established goals of grant requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Molokai Upward Bound Advisor
RCUH, UH Maui College
01.2023 - Current
- Manage 24 high school students, grades 9-12.
- Tutoring, Career Exploration and Planning.
- College preparation and assistance with college applications and applying for financial aid.
- Mentoring and personal academic advising.
- Educational workshops on study skills, test taking, college planning, career exploration, financial literacy, affording college, financial aid and writing personal essays.
- Ensure students meet their goals of attending college and care for their overall well-being.
Programs Manager
Molokai Land Trust
07.2022 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Developed and managed youth internship programs.
Domestic Violence Advocate
Molokai Community Service Council
06.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address clients'' unique needs, resulting in more tailored interventions and improved outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support and guidance to individuals experiencing domestic violence situations.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through comprehensive case management services, including referrals to housing and employment opportunities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, enhancing knowledge base related to best practices in domestic violence prevention and response efforts.
Ho'okele Program Coordinator
UH Maui College, Molokai Education Center
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact. For instance, scholarship opportunities with outside agencies such as Hookui and Gear-Up.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations. Maintain professional relationships at Molokai High School.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Academic and administrative support for high school students to enroll in Early College courses of UH Maui College. Serviced over 300 students in person and virtual online.
- Experienced in the registration processes of UH Campuses and financial aid applications.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Shilder's College of Business, UH Manoa
Manoa, HI12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, General Studies
UH West Oahu
Kapolei06.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
UH Maui College
Kahului, HI06.2016
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Training and mentoring
- Presentations and public speaking
- Client Engagement
- Compliance requirements
- Professional relationships at Molokai Education Center and Molokai High School
Timeline
Molokai Upward Bound Advisor
RCUH, UH Maui College
01.2023 - Current
Programs Manager
Molokai Land Trust
07.2022 - Current
Ho'okele Program Coordinator
UH Maui College, Molokai Education Center
08.2020 - 06.2022
Domestic Violence Advocate
Molokai Community Service Council
06.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Shilder's College of Business, UH Manoa
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, General Studies
UH West Oahu
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
UH Maui College
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