Jeremiah Savage
Consultant For Nonprofit Organizations
Wailuku,HI
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Owner
Maui Community Consulting LLC
Maui, HI
01.2018 - Current
- Grant Consulting: Proposal development, strategic approach to funders, budget development aligned with grant requirements and organizational goals
- Capacity Building: Nonprofit Start-up, Federal and State registrations, compliance audit, strategy of building Board Members, Fiscal operation platforms.
Scuba Instructor
Lahaina Divers
Lahaina, HI
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Built strong relationships with students, earning reputation as trusted mentor in diving community.
- Guiding certified divers at Molokai's hammerhead shark drift, Molokini Backwall drift, Lanai Cathedrals, Lanai drift, and Maui.
Tax Preparer
Kawahara & Hu, LLP
Kahului, HI
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with local municipal government to amend Federal and State tax discrepancies and ensure compliance with tax regulations for civil servants, included assisting over 50 individuals with amending prior-year tax returns and issues from tax authorities
- Prepared and filed federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, including addressing complex tax situations such as itemized deductions, self-employment income, and investment income.
Grants Manager
Mayor's Office of Economic Development
Wailuku, HI
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Administered and managed approximately $36 million in grant contacts, improved average grant contract processing time from 105 days to 48 days
- Developed streamlined grant procedures to enhance efficiency and collaboration among interdepartmental teams and grantee processing, conducted annual public grant workshops across Maui, Molokai, and Lanai islands to facilitate understanding and engagement with grant processes
Owner
Jeremiah Savage LLC Consulting
Wailuku, HI
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided Consulting Services for Maui's Office of Economic Development and Maui's Visitor's Bureau to develop business projects between Maui County and sister city Goyang in South Korea
- Provided implementation and participation of 2013, 2014, and 2015 South Korean International Goyang Horticultural Festival and won top booth exhibits for 2 consecutive years
- Facilitated more than 30 official government meetings between Maui County Mayor's Office and officials from Goyang, South Korea to promote tourism, business, and cultural exchanges.
Deputy Director of Finance (Interim Acting Treasurer)
The County of Maui
Wailuku, HI
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed 6 divisions of Department of Finance: Accounts, Treasury, Purchasing, Risk Management, Real Property Tax, and Department of Motorized Vehicles
- Provided management for overall fiscal operations of approximately $500 million budgets that included management of Maui's debt obligations and negotiations of new bond issuance
- Served as Interim Acting Treasurer and provided financial reporting, maintained internal controls, and managed county cash operations assets totaling over $500 million.
Financial Advisor / Regional Field Trainer
Edward Jones & Co.
Kahului, HI
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Managed and operated Edward Jones office with $17 million in assets and received several awards in prospecting, bringing in new assets, and opening accounts
- Managed all training operations of Financial Advisors on equities, bonds, and advisory services
- Obtained Professional Licenses included NYSE Series 7 License, Series 63, Series 66, Health & Life Producers Licenses, AAMS.
Director of Foreign Administration, Human Resources
EEC International Korea
Seoul, South Korea
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed 70 + foreign English teachers' employment contracts and benefits nationwide
- Developed uniform employment contracts, benefit and compensation packages, training and orientation programs, and set other best practices
- This model was duplicated and used by many other franchises nationwide
- Assisted in development of training programs for franchisees and set up corporate e-learning website.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies & Chinese Studies
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WashingtonSichuan University
Chengdu, People’s Republic of Chinaundefined
Yonsei Language University
Seoul, Republic of South KoreaSkills
Financial Oversight
Client Account Management
P&L Management
Public Speaking
Verbal and written communication
Community Acknowledgements
- 2024 - Present Valley Isle Road Runners, Inc. - Board Member
- 2019 - Present Maui Marathon – Start/Finish line Director
- 2018 Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows Program Graduate – Community/Leadership awareness program
- 2013 Created and completed a South Korean Maui Global Youth Leadership Program
- 2012 Letter of Appreciation from Maui County Council for the assistance of creating the Goyang, South Korean Sister City relationship between the County of Maui and Goyang, South Korea.
- 2011 Maui County Community Development Block Grant Application Rater
- 2008 – 2010 Maui County Salary Commission, served as CHAIR in 2010
- 2008 - 2010 Maui International Rotary: Paul Harris Foundation Chair
- 2006 –2008 Maui International Rotary: New Generations Chair
- 2006 RYLA (Youth Leadership) Summer Camp for Maui Youth Leader
- 1996 Volunteer of the Year, Holt International (South Korean Orphanage)
- 1992 HS Varsity Baseball and Football Team Captain
- 1992 American Legion Baseball MVP team award
References
- Jon Emerson, retired Business Owner (808) 222-2484
- Tracy Bennett, former Maui Film Commissioner and Denver Bronco's Kicker (808) 269-1641
- Alan Arakawa, former Maui County Mayor and Councilmen (808) 281-0354
- Josh Jerman, Principal Realtor Broker for Hawai'i Life (808) 283-2222
Affiliations
- Maui Marathon / Valley Isle Road Runners Board Member
- 2018 Ka Ipu Kukui Alumni
- Served as Chair for Maui County Salary Commission
- Past Maui Youth and Family Service Board Member
- Past Rotary Chair of Paul Harris Foundation & New Generations
- Overseas volunteer for Holt International Children's Service, South Korea (orphan handicapped children).
hobbies
Scuba Diving Instructor, Golf, Running, and Hiking.
Timeline
Scuba Instructor
Lahaina Divers
01.2022 - 08.2023
Tax Preparer
Kawahara & Hu, LLP
03.2019 - 08.2020
Owner
Maui Community Consulting LLC
01.2018 - Current
Grants Manager
Mayor's Office of Economic Development
01.2015 - 01.2018
Owner
Jeremiah Savage LLC Consulting
01.2013 - 01.2015
Deputy Director of Finance (Interim Acting Treasurer)
The County of Maui
01.2011 - 01.2013
Financial Advisor / Regional Field Trainer
Edward Jones & Co.
01.2004 - 01.2011
Director of Foreign Administration, Human Resources
EEC International Korea
01.2000 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies & Chinese Studies
Pacific Lutheran University
Sichuan University
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Yonsei Language University