Anthony Cedola
Lihue
Summary
Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders, and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Director / Logistics
Aloha Island Rentals
Poipu
07.2022 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily activities of maintenance technicians, ensuring optimal service across 150 vacation rental units.
- Collaborated with property managers and internal departments to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks, supporting overall property management goals.
- Scheduled and coordinated repairs and upgrades, enhancing guest satisfaction through effective post-maintenance housekeeping.
- Managed maintenance inventory by tracking stock levels and ordering supplies.
- Diagnose and repair networking and Wi-Fi issues in office and guest units.
- Lead implementation and training for property management systems (Track, Breezeway, Streamline).
- Develop in-house systems for inventory, task tracking, and reporting.
Operations/Systems Manager
Aloha Island Rentals
Poipu
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Oversee operations for 150+ short-term rental properties, ensuring quality, cleanliness, and guest readiness.
- Managed scheduling and performance of housekeeping, maintenance teams, and third-party vendors to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Develop and implement SOPs to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
- Lead onboarding, implementation, and optimization of Property Management System (PMS) software.
- Train staff on software platforms, operational procedures, and company processes.
- Conduct property inspections to maintain compliance with company standards and local regulations.
- Analyzed KPIs and operational data to identify workflow efficiencies and enhance overall performance.
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports for leadership, highlighting trends and actionable insights in operational metrics.
- Maintain PMS integrations, booking channels, smart locks, and automation systems.
- Support company growth through scalable systems and process improvements.
Operations Manager
Organic Products Company
Ludowici
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Oversaw mining, production, blending, packaging, and warehousing of organic materials to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed manufacturing and supply inventory while negotiating vendor contracts to optimize costs and resources.
- Supervised 10+ employees, handling staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and HR support to maintain team effectiveness.
- Coordinate with logistics providers for daily shipments and delivery tracking.
- Monitor quality control and ensure compliance with EPA, OMRI, and COE standards.
- Maintain all required licenses, permits, and environmental documentation.
- Prepare operational reports and annual presentations for executive leadership.
- Support new product development and lead cost-cutting initiatives across departments.
Production Manager
Organic Products Company
Ludowici
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment, ensuring operational readiness of loaders, forklifts, and mixers.
- Managed 3-person equipment team; ensured compliance with OSHA standards.
- Adjusted product formulations to meet specific pH and quality targets.
- Adjusted product formulations to achieve specific pH and quality targets, enhancing overall product consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GASkills
- Maintenance planning
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Inventory oversight
- Supply chain management
- Cost control
- Technical diagnostics
- Heavy machinery operation
- Inventory tracking
- Operation optimization
- Vendor coordination
- Property Management Systems
- Compliance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team leadership
- Customer relationship management
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Timeline
Maintenance Director / Logistics
Aloha Island Rentals
07.2022 - 12.2025
Operations/Systems Manager
Aloha Island Rentals
07.2022 - 07.2025
Operations Manager
Organic Products Company
06.2017 - 05.2022
Production Manager
Organic Products Company
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Armstrong State University