Kodi Rachwal-Oyama
LAWAI,HI
Summary
Being a useful part of well-reputed organization to enhance my skills to accept the challenges, through my professional leadership experience. To work towards achieving the greater success in my career through hard work, consistency and the ability to be a team players to achieve organizational goals, aims and objectives. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Wanting to use my supervisory skills, coaching, team building and budget management experience to develop a motivated and efficient DOFAW team. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance achieving DOFAW's mission.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
(Temp Acting) Gen Construction & Maintenance Sup
DLNR- DOFAW
Lihue, HI
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee the field operations section of DOFAW, as well as Pua Loke base yard, nursery and KMEN.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all production machinery.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
- Established a system for tracking labor costs associated with each job completed by the team.
- Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
Wildlife Technician
DLNR-DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE
03.2018 - Current
- Collect and analyze data, maintain data bases, monthly surveys, and case records
- Admit care for wildlife, prepare for release, release and monitor wildlife casualties according to the standard procedure and protocols
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of natural resource conservation.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Compiled data into spreadsheets for analysis or reporting purposes.
- Developed positive relationships with internal customers through effective communication techniques.
Landscaper / Laborer
RUSSELL’S YARD SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Lawai, HI
03.2010 - 03.2018
- Proficient in all landscape maintenance areas such as operating equipment, driving trailers, mechanical understanding of sprinkler equipment, chemical use and more
- Efficient in plant identification and horticulture knowledge
- Oversee daily operations of maintenance department, address issues and create solutions
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, flooring, trim, or hardware, using hand or power tools
- Operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Built forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.
- Assisted in the installation of plumbing fixtures including pipes and fittings.
- Repaired damaged structures such as walls or floors when needed.
Site Manager
TRUE BLUE
03.2011 - 07.2014
- Maintain a positive and professional customer self-oriented attitude while supervising the store and developing employees to achieve company goals
- Effectively communicating, motivate, and train co-workers to strengthen the team dynamic and achieve optimum levels of service
- Oversee merchandise summarizing and receiving reports
- Managing employee work schedules, project timelines, as well as getting the proper training everyone needed for their position.
- Monitored job progress to ensure quality standards were met.
- Scheduled maintenance tasks and ensured all equipment was functioning properly.
- Maintained records of inventory, assets, personnel and other relevant data.
- Mentored new employees on safety protocols, processes and procedures.
- Provided training opportunities for existing staff in order to enhance their skillset.
- Implemented systems for tracking employee attendance, performance reviews and payroll processing.
- Collaborated with vendors for procurement of materials needed for projects.
- Maintained payroll data, attendance records and delivered materials to job site on time and in good condition.
- Motivated and challenged staff to achieve results while offering developmental and educational opportunities.
- Organized events at the site such as conferences or workshops.
- Interviewed and hired qualified candidates to fill open staff positions.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design -
Southern Oregon University
01.2010
Skills
- Supervisory - Managed seven people for three and a half years in both indoor and outdoor setting
- Communication - Deals with internal and external customers at all levels via telephone and email, to ensure successful communication via actively listening and probing questions
- Problem solving and Perseverance - Resolves in-depth queries in a methodical manner independently and with internal and external business partners to find appropriate resolutions, efficiencies and high level of quality
- Team Player - Enjoys sharing knowledge and encouraging development of others to achieve specific team goals
- Organizing and Time Management - Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support, and responsibilities in a timely and professional manner
- Computer Skills- Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Bigcommerce
- Leadership - the ability to prioritize workloads, schedule employees/projects, and track deadlines
- Taxidermy - avi-fauna, small mammal and shoulder mounts
- Equipment Operations - Skidsteer, tractor mowers, excavators, forklift, compact wheel loaders, lawnmowers, weed whackers hedge trimmers, chainsaw
- Operations Management
Certification
- Aviation – A-100 Basic Aviation Safety (renewed 1/24/2022)
- A-110 Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials (renewed 1/24/2022)
- A-116 General Awareness Security Training (renewed 6/25/2020)
- A-200 Mishap Review (renewed 1/24/2022)
- A-219 Helicopter Transport of External Cargo (renewed 6/30/20)
- Wildland Fire Training - S-130 / 190 Basic Wildland Firefighting Training, L180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Services (8/30/2019)
- S-219 Firing Operations (2/12/2024)
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (3/7/2023)
- S-339 Division Supervisor Leadership (2/15/2024)
- Wilderness Medical Training Certification (renewed 11/30/2022)
- Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Certification (4/21/2023)
- Class 5 Forklift Certification (renewed 10/21/2022)
- US Forest Service Chain Saw Crosscut Saw Certification (6/9/2023)
- NRA Handgun course (renwed 10/25/2023)
- OSHA Fall protection (renwed 10/28/2022)
DHRD Learning Portal
- 2021 Mandatory Workplace Violence - part 4
- 2021 Mandatory Workplace Violence - part 1
- 2021 Mandatory Workplace Violence - part 2
- State Ethics Commission Training
- Common Sense: Common Sense and Management
- Conflict Management: Maintaining Self-control
- Conflict Management: Special Situations
- Conflict Management: Unavoidable Truths
- Dealing with Difficult Co-Workers: The Complainer
- Dealing with Difficult Co-Workers: The Gossip
- Dealing with Difficult Co-Workers: The Nitpicker
- Dealing with Difficult Co-Workers: The Non-Responder
- Keep Your Cool: Truths
- SPO - 001 Procurement Basics
- Sole Source Method of Procurement
- SPO - 115 Professional Services
- SPO 120 - Small Purchases Method of Procurement
- SPO - 125 Exemptions from HRS Chapter 103D
- SPO - 126 Procurement Code of Ethics and Compliance
- SPO - 127 Understanding, Detecting, and Preventing Antitrust Violations
- SPO - 135 Contract Administration
- SPO - 155 Intra and Out-of-State Travel Procedures
- SPO - 190 SPO Price and Vendor List Contracts and Cooperative Purchasing
- SPO 110 - Emergency Method of Procurement
- SPO 175 - pCard Overview and Updates
- HIePRO Buyer Training Part 1
- HIePRO Buyer Training Part 2
- Workplace violence awareness training program (WVP)
- BU-1 NonCDL Drug+Alcohol testing orientation program (DATU1)
- BU-1 NonCDL Drug+Alcohol testing program for supervisors (DATU1S)
- UPW BU1 DAT Non CD Sup
- Virtual coaching pt1
- Coaching 101
- Leadership 101
- Special Workplace Violence Pro
- Disc/Harass Conduct INVST
- Bloodborn Pathogens: Employees
- Ladder Safety1
- Ladder Safety 2
- Ladder Safety 3
- Back Smarts
- Ergonomics: Stretching
- Hearing Conservation
- Heat Stress
- PPE:01 General
- PPE: 02 Hand and Arm
- PPE:03 Head, Eye and Face
- Slips Trips and Falls for Employees
- Working in Hot Weather
- Chainsaw Safety: Making the Cut
- Chainsaw Safety: Types of Chainsaws
- Hand and Power Tool Safety: Using Tools Safely
- Hand and Power Tool Safety: Preparing your tools and Station
- Bad Weather Driving Basics
- Safe Driving-Aggressive Driving
- Safe Driving-Distracted Driving
- Driver's Safety: Module 1-Plan Ahead
- Driver's Safety Module 2: Analyze Surroundings
- Driver's Safety Module 3: Communicate With Others
- Driver's Safety Module 4 part 1: Speed and Space Management
- Driver's Safety Module 4 part 2: Stops Backing Parking
Ta Opportunities
- General Construction & Maintenance Supervisor I, 01/01/2024, Present
- Wildlife Biologist IV, 12/26/2023, 12/29/2023
- Wildlife Biologist IV, 12/07/2023, 12/11/2023
- Wildlife Biologist III, 07/31/2023, 08/11/2023
Software & Hardware
- Hawaii Information Portal
- HI eSign
- Hawaii Electronic Procurement System Hi Pcard
- MS Office Suite
- Survey123
Conferences
- 3/3/24 - 3/6/24
Macfarlane Pheasant Seminar - Janesville, WI
- Learned about new technology advancement along with the onsite tour around the largest pheasant farm in the United States. 100+ people attended from the game bird industry learning about new hatcheries, air, feed, water technologies to enhance the livability or game birds, breeding successfully, controlling costs, contingency plans, disease and preventions, sexing day old chicks, necropsy labs, complying with DOT regulations, and gut health.
7/9/11 - 7/11/11
Hawaii Conservation Conference - Honolulu, HI
- Conference to allow a diverse group of scientists, policymakers, conservationists, educators, students and community members from Hawaii to converge and discuss conservation. A time to connect, share and inspire, all with the common goal of caring for our natural resources.
Timeline
(Temp Acting) Gen Construction & Maintenance Sup
DLNR- DOFAW
01.2024 - Current
Wildlife Technician
DLNR-DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE
03.2018 - Current
Site Manager
TRUE BLUE
03.2011 - 07.2014
Landscaper / Laborer
RUSSELL’S YARD SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
03.2010 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design -
Southern Oregon University
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