Kealoha Sakamoto
Visalia,CA
Summary
Dynamic Managing Director with a proven track record at Hula Huts, enhancing tenant satisfaction through strategic property management and effective team collaboration. Skilled in operations management and customer relations, I streamlined leasing processes, significantly reducing vacancy rates while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Business leader prepared for advancing organizational objectives and fostering high-performance culture. Proven record of driving strategic growth and enhancing operational efficiencies. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expert in strategic planning and financial management.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Hula Huts
01.2025 - Current
- Work Orders for repairs on all Apartments, Homes
- Dispatch of Job Technicians to each job site
- Provide inventory for each work order
- Improved tenant satisfaction by implementing efficient property management strategies and addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated timely turnovers between tenants by managing repair schedules and unit inspections efficiently.
Hospitality Supervisor
Aloha Express Restaurant
04.2019 - Current
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing personalized solutions.
- Boosted revenue with upselling techniques and promotion of special events or Catering.
- Increased return visits from satisfied customers by a welcoming atmosphere through exceptional service standards.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
- Streamlined operational efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and staff management for each events, weddings, quinceanera's and luaus.
Hawaiian Dance Instructor
Island Style Productions
05.1985 - Current
- Planned and oversaw group, couples, and individual dance performances.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to plan and execute successful recitals showcasing students'' progress and achievements.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
Education
High School Diploma -
Azusa High School
Azusa, CA06-1987
Skills
- Operations management
- Public relations
- Staff management
- Business administration
- Customer service management
Timeline
Managing Director
Hula Huts
01.2025 - Current
Hospitality Supervisor
Aloha Express Restaurant
04.2019 - Current
Hawaiian Dance Instructor
Island Style Productions
05.1985 - Current
High School Diploma -
Azusa High School
Spreading the Spirit of Aloha
Having Aloha as my goal daily sharing and spreading with all I meet.
Aloha means
Akahai, Kindness to be expressed with tenderness
Lokahi, meaning unity to be expressed with harmony
Olu' olu, meaning agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness
Ha' aha'a, meaing humility, to be expressed with modesty
Ahonui, meaing patience, to be expressed with perseverance