Michael Kama Higa
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Local boy from Maunalua Bay who loves God. Driven business leader with great intentions to benefit Maunalua Bay. Goal is to teach people how to respect and enjoy the ocean safely through scholastic surf adventures. Open to working part time.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Entrepreneur
Michael Kama Higa
12.2020 - Current
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key industry players to enhance brand visibility and credibility.
- Launched new product lines successfully through comprehensive planning, strategy and research.
Co-Owner
Kevin Higa
01.2015 - Current
- Performed all office duties: create invoices, make schedules, answer phone calls, reply to emails and reconcile.
- Delivered sushi to hotels and clubs all over the island including the Kahala Resort, Halekulani, Royal Hawaiian, Hyatt, Sheraton, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hale Koa, Four Seasons, Ko'olina, Ritz-Carlton, Oahu Country Club, Waialae Country Club, Pacific Club, etc.
- Make sushi in the shop everyday including holiday hours.
- Cater events by setting up a live sushi bar for guest.
- Cut fish, talk to customers, make rice, clean up, etc.
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
Surf Instructor
Hans Hedemann Surf School
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in high levels of repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Mentored junior instructors by sharing technical knowledge, teaching strategies, and professional insights to help them grow within the industry.
- Conducted group lessons for various skill levels, ensuring all participants received individualized attention and guidance.
- Issued wetsuits and equipment to guests to meet surfing needs.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation and constructive feedback sessions, fostering continuous improvement in their surfing abilities.
- Tailored instruction methods according to weather conditions or ocean currents to ensure optimal learning experiences while prioritizing safety measures.
Education
MBA - Business And Entrepreneurship
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2026
High School Diploma -
Mid Pacific
Manoa05-2022
Skills
- Goal setting
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Strategic thinking
- Customer relations
- Team development
- Social media management
- Business planning
- Brand building
- Innovative mindset
- Customer acquisition
- Cultural development
- Risk mitigation
- Culture building
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Business marketing
- Business management
Accomplishments
- Started my own business
- Learned my dad's business called Superb Sushi who has been in business for 40 years.
- Completed my lifeguard certifications and passed the city and county lifeguard test.
- Did a flip off of the highest cliff on Oahu, "Leap of Faith"
- Won first place in a pitch contest for my business Kai Motion.
- Built a team of more than 10 guys who are all passionate about the ocean.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Made a positive impact in Maunalua Bay by teaching people how to respect and enjoy the ocean.
- Partnered up with other companies and non profit organizations with similar interests
Certification
- Lifeguard Certifications
- Business Ownership License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hawaiian
Professional Working
Interests
- Surfing
- Canoe Paddling
- Hiking
- Water Polo
- Golf
- Bodysurfing
- Diving
- Fishing
- Boating
Timeline
Entrepreneur
Michael Kama Higa
12.2020 - Current
Surf Instructor
Hans Hedemann Surf School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Co-Owner
Kevin Higa
01.2015 - Current
- Lifeguard Certifications
- Business Ownership License
MBA - Business And Entrepreneurship
University of Hawaii At Manoa
High School Diploma -
Mid Pacific
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