Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Extracurricular activities
Notable Awards
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Cole Kihara

Hilo,Hawaii

Summary

Striving to improve the engineering world. Experienced in office operations and mentoring in robotics, contributing to community STEM outreach. Pursuing a major in Mechanical Engineering to leverage expertise to enhance operational efficiency and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Assistant

Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates
Hilo, HI
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with daily office operations and maintained organization of files and documents.
  • Assisted in plot management and cleanliness.
  • Coordinated office supplies inventory, facilitating timely replenishment to support workflow continuity.
  • Conducted data entry tasks with attention to detail, contributing to accurate record-keeping.

Robotics Mentor

NexTech Hawaii
Hilo, HI
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Educated young/foreign students on robotics, specifically with drones.
  • Collaborated with other mentors and group managers to host interactive science events.
  • Promoted STEM interest learning at various schools around the community.
  • Guided mentees through simple robotics in a safe and fun experience.

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Waiakea High School
Hilo, HI
05-2025

Skills

  • Professional and mature
  • Resilient
  • Resource/time management
  • Organized
  • Adaptable
  • Collaborative

Interests

  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
  • Mentorship
  • Travelling
  • Athletics
  • Video Creation

Extracurricular activities

  • Air Riflery - (2021-2025)
  • Kempo (Martial Arts) - (2014-2021)
  • LEO Club - (2022-2025)
  • National Honors Society - (2024-2025)
  • Engineering Club - (2024-2025)

Notable Awards

  • Team Captain: Air Riflery - 2023-2025
  • Most Valuable Athlete: Male: Air Riflery - 2023-2025
  • Summa Cum Laude - 2025
  • Academic Honors - 2025
  • CTE Honors - 2025
  • STEM Honors - 2025

Timeline

Office Assistant

Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates
05.2025 - Current

Robotics Mentor

NexTech Hawaii
08.2024 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Washington State University

High School Diploma -

Waiakea High School
Cole Kihara