Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Timeline

Fay Nuuhiwa

Tokai University
Waianae
3
Languages
3
years of professional experience

Reliable and collaborative professional with experience supporting guests, students, and instructors. Brings strong time management, punctuality, and leadership in class and store settings. Focused on creating positive experiences, sharing cultural knowledge, and contributing to smooth daily operations.

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

1 Year 2 Months
MANAOLA LLC | 08.2025 - Current
  • Embodied Hawaiian hoʻokipa (hospitality): Welcomed every guest with authentic warmth, creating an inclusive and memorable store environment rooted in Hawaiian cultural values.
  • Shared Brand Heritage & Storytelling: Educated patrons on MANAOLA’s traditional prints, patterns, and cultural stories, transforming customer service into an engaging cultural experience.
  • Promoted featured products through knowledgeable, brand-focused recommendations.
  • Assisted customers with product selections, sizing, and styling recommendations.
  • Responded to customer questions and resolved concerns with professionalism.
  • Maintained organized merchandise displays and restocked floor inventory.

Teaching Assistant

2 Years 11 Months
Tokai University | 11.2023 - Current
  • Instructional Support & Technique: Assisted the Kumu Hula in leading dance practice, breaking down complex footwork (kaʻo, kaholo, ʻami), hand gestures (lima), and posture for students across various age groups and skill levels.
  • Engaged students in cultural storytelling activities: Guided students in understanding the moʻolelo (cultural history/stories), mele (chants/songs), and deeper Hawaiian cultural values woven into each dance performance.
  • Classroom & Group Leadership: Managed class flow, attendance, and rehearsal setups, stepping in as primary instructor during small group breakout sessions or when leading warm-ups and drills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Travel Industry Management

Univeristy of Hawaiʻi At Mānoa | Mānoa, HI | 05-2029
  • 3.9 GPA

High School Diploma

Kamehameha Schools Kāpalama | Kapālama, Oʻahu | 05-2025
  • 4.1 GPA
  • Extracurricular Activities: Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble
  • Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Paddling
  • Extracurricular Activities: Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club
  • Extracurricular Activities: Kamehameha Schools Song Contest Director - 3 Years

Skills

Customer service
Team collaboration
Problem-solving
Collaboration
Cultural education
Reliable and punctual
Professional appearance
Teamwork

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Hawaiian
Limited Working

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

MANAOLA LLC
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Teaching Assistant

Tokai University
11.2023 - CurrentRead More

Univeristy of Hawaiʻi At Mānoa

Bachelor of Science from Travel Industry Management
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Kamehameha Schools Kāpalama

High School Diploma
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Fay Nuuhiwa