Kekoa Vaivai
Kihei,HI
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Server
Feast At Lele
Lahaina
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Handled difficult customer situations professionally, resolving issues promptly and ensuring repeat business.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Communicated with kitchen staff clearly and accurately to deliver meals within desired timeframes.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Line Worker
Maui Babe
Wailuku
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
- Streamlined communication between departments, resolving issues quickly to keep production on schedule.
- Drilled floors, hung plywood, and applied Product to achieve production requirements.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Enhanced workplace safety by strictly following safety protocols and participating in relevant training programs.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Assembled and installed products on production lines according to established guidelines.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Maximized production efficiency by streamlining assembly line processes and optimizing workstation layouts.
- Ensured seamless transitions between shifts by effectively communicating progress updates with incoming colleagues.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in materials usage and waste reduction.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work hours or tasks according to fluctuating production needs or emergencies.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Supported cross-functional teams during peak periods or staff shortages to maintain optimal productivity levels.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Cleaning Assistant
Airport
Kahului
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Changed HVAC, vacuum and other filters to maintain machine efficiency.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on current workload and upcoming jobs.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to complete large-scale projects within designated timeframes.
- Removed rubbish from trash receptacles, disposing of waste in specified areas to eliminate risk of pests.
- Mopped and vacuumed floors to remove residue and restore finished appearance.
Education
GED -
Youth Challenge Academy
Kapolei, HI07.2015
Skills
- Conveyor System Operation
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Stress Management
- Estimating
- Materials Management
- Component Assembly
- Work Order Review
Timeline
Cleaning Assistant
Airport
12.2022 - 02.2023
Food Server
Feast At Lele
06.2022 - 07.2023
Line Worker
Maui Babe
04.2018 - 03.2023
GED -
Youth Challenge Academy