Kiron Costa

Frequently praised as hardworking and efficient, I am able to work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, and clients for the common goal of delivering the best quality service.

• MANAGER/SERVER, Katy's Cafe, Honolulu, HI, 2014, 2015, Keep track of the waitlist, make reservations, Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation., Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly, Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness, Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary., Take and prepare to-go orders.
• SERVER, Felipe's Pizza Grotto, San Diego, CA, 2014, 2015, Hostess duties included answering phone calls, managing take-out orders, controlling the flow of the restaurant according to factors such as the number of servers, and open sections., Busser duties included cleaning tables, chairs, and the restaurant as a whole; restocking napkins, utensils, paper rolls, printers, etc., helping run food and drinks, refilling ice and doing the dishes behind the bar, such as drying off the glasses, clean and roll up silverware, setting up and cleaning up each section before and after shifts., Greet and seat guests at tables or in waiting areas., Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness, Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary., Take and prepare to-go orders., Operate cash registers to accept payments
• PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHER, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL, 2014, 2015, duties included photographing visitors upon request, Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise (photos) based on customer needs and desires., Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment., Answer questions regarding the resort and its merchandise/activities, Maintain knowledge of policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices., marketing and advertising of photography services to visitors, analyzing composition based on location, lighting, etc. using photographic techniques
• CONSTRUCTION, Private Contractor (via Liam Mcnamera), Haleʻiwa, HI, 2016, 2017, framing and basic carpentry work, drywall hanging, painting
• Sales / Quality Control MANAGER, North Shore Surf shop & North Shore Shrimp Truck, Haleʻiwa, HI, 2016, present, tracking, unloading, restocking merchandise and produce, overseeing all transactions, Assisting in reaching daily quota, Ensure all employees are meeting daily requirements, arriving on time, following company policies
• MEDIA MARKETING, PURPS Energy Beverage, Production Place Newport Beach, CA, 2022, 2022, Conducting collaboration between media producer and beverage companies
• AGRICULTURALIST/FARMER, Mokuleʻia, HI, 2021, 2021, responsible for harvesting local fresh produce, maintaining
• AUTO MECHANIC TRAINEE, JR Body Work Autoshop, Wahiawa, HI, 2022, 2022, mechanical work under mentorship of the shop owner, body work/repair, paint jobs, dent repairs, aftermarket- body upgrades
• TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION SALES AND OPERATIONS, KC CUSTOM CARPENTRY, OAHU, HAWAII, 2020, present, OPENING - CLOSING SALES ($10,000-$60,000) PACKAGES

• PRIVATE LIFEGUARD, Waimea Valley, Haleʻiwa, HI, 01/2020, 2022, Responsible for enforcing water safety rules and regulations in order to ensure safety at Waimea Valley waterfall, Overseeing patrons in the area in and out of the water, providing and assembling life vests for ALL patrons entering the water, Monitoring the area at ALL times, Providing immediate emergency care in and out of the water, Recognizing and responding to any signs of danger in and out of the water, Document all incidents/injuries and maintaining records/reports, Maintaining cleanliness of the work area, Assisting with any customer inquiries
• SURF INSTRUCTOR, North Shore Surf Shop/ Self-Employed Business (North Shore Surf Today), Haleʻiwa, HI, 01/2016, present, Teaching basic surfing techniques for beginner clients of all ages, Educating clientele on marine and ocean safety and conservation information and methods, Paddling out 1-2 persons at a time, pushing clients into waves, Instructor is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for clients and other surfers/swimmers in the area, observing the area at all times, making sure to keep client(s) out of surfers' way, or dangerous areas (shallow zones/ rip currents) to prevent injury to clients and other individuals, providing efficient and professional customer service to ensure the best experiences

• SPECIAL EDUCATION VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, Coronado Elementary School, San Diego, CA, 2010, 2011, Aided instructors within the FSC (Special education) classroom., Assist in conducting activities, monitor students, Tasks included interacting with mentally/physically disabled students, assisting students in completing work, taking them to the restroom, Ensuring safety
• BEACH CLEAN-UP VOLUNTEER, Imperial Beach Annual Homefront Clean up Event, San Diego, CA, 2012, 2015, Picked up trash along a 6 mile coastline of Imperial Beach, reduce litter, prevent ocean/land pollution, raised awareness
• GOVERNMENT CONTRACTED LIFEGUARD, N.A.S North Island Naval Air Station, North Island, CA, 2014, 2015, Responsible for enforcing water safety policies and regulations in order to ensure safety at designated locations, Overseeing and conducting swimming activities, Monitoring the area at ALL times, Providing immediate emergency care in and out of the water, Recognizing and responding to any signs of danger in and out of the water, Document all incidents/injuries and maintaining records/reports

• Liam Mcnamera, +1(808) 638-1328
• Andrew Yani, +1(808) 888-9954
• Makua Rothman, +1(808) 551-2326

• Carpentry
• Maintaining cleanliness of the work area
• PRIVATE LIFEGUARD
• Waimea Valley
• Haleʻiwa, HI / Jan 2020-2022
• Responsible for enforcing water safety rules and regulations in order to ensure safety at Waimea Valley waterfall
• Overseeing patrons in the area in and out of the water
• Providing and assembling life vests for ALL patrons entering the water
• Monitoring the area at ALL times
• Providing immediate emergency care in and out of the water
• Recognizing and responding to any signs of danger in and out of the water
• Document all incidents/injuries and maintaining records/reports
• Assisting with any customer inquiries
• SURF INSTRUCTOR
• North Shore Surf Shop/ Self-Employed Business (North Shore Surf Today)
• Haleʻiwa, HI / Jan 2016-present / November 2021- present
• Teaching basic surfing techniques for beginner clients of all ages
• Educating clientele on marine and ocean safety and conservation information and methods
• Paddling out 1-2 persons at a time
• Pushing clients into waves
• Instructor is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for clients and other surfers/swimmers in the area
• Observing the area at all times
• Making sure to keep client(s) out of surfers' way, or dangerous areas (shallow zones/ rip currents) to prevent injury to clients and other individuals
• Providing efficient and professional customer service to ensure the best experiences
• PERSONAL ASSISTANTconstruction projects
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Fitness
• Writing
• Music
• Landscaping/gardening