Kimberlee Aihara
Makawao,HI
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for executing exceptional events that consistently achieve established goals. Demonstrated expertise in planning, budgeting, and coordinating a wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator, adept at fostering relationships with key stakeholders and vendors. Committed to delivering seamless experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Premier Restoration Hawaii
03.2024 - Current
- Administrative assistant to GM of Safety & Abatement statewide and Administrative Manager
- Duties include assisting with all corporate travel reservations, all safety & medical appointments
- Scheduling required certification classes for employees
- Assisting with state wide fleet management
- Scheduling & invoicing.
Photographer
Aihara Visuals
01.2007 - Current
- Owner/ Principle Photographer
- Duties include generating leads, advertising, sales, client communication via email/ phone, booking, appointment scheduling, invoicing, timeline management photo editing, website creation and management
- Extensive use of Wordpress, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom programs.
- Deliver high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
Event Specialist
Wailea Beach Resort
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Plan and service special events on property
- Duties included client communication, appointment scheduling and management of vendors, budgeting, invoicing, timeline creation, day of event management.
- Led onsite execution of events, overseeing setup, breakdown, troubleshooting any issues as they arose while maintaining composure under pressure for a professional outcome every time.
Administrative Assistant
Maui Health System
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Administrative duties for Employee Health Department and Vaccine Clinic - onsite and mobile clinics
- Clinic duties included assisting patients with online registration, check in and appointment scheduling, answering calls, emails, scheduling and supply restocking, website updates and management
- Use of Microsoft excel, outlook, VAMS and Sharepoint.
Event Coordinator
Island Wedding Memories
05.2017 - 12.2023
- Owner / Lead Planner Wedding and Event Planning Company
- Duties include generating leads, advertising, sales, client communication, appointment scheduling and management of vendors, budgeting, invoicing, timeline creation, day of event management, website creation and management using Wordpress.
Cleaner/Cook
Silver Cloud Ranch
05.1996 - 08.2002
- Silver Cloud Ranch Bed & Breakfast
- Duties included cooking, cleaning, laundry & reservations, gardening and animal caretaking.
Wildlife Caretaker
Embassy Suites
01.1994 - 04.1996
- Wildlife caretaking duties included general daily care, feeding and enclosure cleaning for parrots, sun monkeys, ducks, koi fish, a pot belly pig & chameleons
- Hosting daily bird walks for visitors to meet & greet pets
- Clipping birds wings and administering medications as needed.
Education
12 in General Studies -
Private Homeschool
Makawao, HI05.1995
Skills
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Event Planning
- Administrative Experience
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Events Management
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Hotel experience
- Supervising experience
- Problem management
- Customer Service
Websites
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Premier Restoration Hawaii
03.2024 - Current
Event Specialist
Wailea Beach Resort
05.2023 - 09.2023
Administrative Assistant
Maui Health System
02.2021 - 11.2021
Event Coordinator
Island Wedding Memories
05.2017 - 12.2023
Photographer
Aihara Visuals
01.2007 - Current
Cleaner/Cook
Silver Cloud Ranch
05.1996 - 08.2002
Wildlife Caretaker
Embassy Suites
01.1994 - 04.1996
12 in General Studies -
Private Homeschool
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