Dailson Shikako

• Spearheaded creative direction and strategy for custom fabrication projects, ensuring innovative designs and client satisfaction.
• Managed multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Acted as the primary liaison between clients and design teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment from concept through final delivery.
• Created a community program offering free fabrication skills training and sliding-scale project support for low-income individuals and young entrepreneurs in Kalihi.
• Developed innovative design concepts that attracted new business opportunities, expanding the company's portfolio.
• Set up art program meetups to explore and showcase local artists, providing a platform for exhibitions, discussions, and networking opportunities.

Community Engagement & Support Initiatives

• Established programs to teach hard fabrication skills through free tutoring and classes for the Kalihi community.
• Designed and executed projects based on a sliding scale, empowering young entrepreneurs and creatives with limited startup capital.
• Organized art program meetups, fostering community engagement and supporting local talent by creating opportunities for exhibitions and networking.

• Coordinated a faith-based youth mentorship program serving 200+ vulnerable children in a high-risk community, providing educational support, arts enrichment, and family assistance.
• Led and mentored a team of 50+ student volunteers, conducting regular training sessions and facilitating team-building activities to ensure program quality and volunteer retention.
• Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for arts and music workshops, aligned with the program’s educational and developmental goals.
• Managed cross-functional collaboration between different workshop groups, ensuring cohesive program delivery and consistent support for participants.
• Conducted ongoing program evaluation through regular reflection meetings and strategic planning sessions with volunteer teams.
• Created and maintained volunteer schedules across multiple workshops, ensuring adequate staffing and support for all program activities.
• Fostered positive relationships between program staff, volunteers, and families to build strong community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to work in challenging environments while maintaining focus on program mission and participant needs.