Summary
Work History
Education
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

L. Alakaʻi Paleka

Hilo,HI

Summary

Forward-thinking media leader with extensive background in industry and great sense of programming and production requirements. Talented in staff leadership, schedule coordination and transmission management. Facilitates collaboration between talent and leaders to achieve programming goals with cohesive vision.

Work History

Program Director

Kapa Fm
Hilo, HI
08.2023 - Present
  • Covered station demands by recruiting, scheduling and managing highly qualified on-air talent and support staff.
  • Oversaw [Number] personnel delivering quality broadcasting.
  • Acquired music, video and other materials for use in planned programs.
  • Produced and edited copy material for broadcasting.

Morning Drive DJ

Kapa Fm
Hilo, HI
03.2017 - Present
  • Found and researched stories and cutting news to maintain accuracy of station.
  • Developed event-specific playlists by aligning music with event functions.
  • Engaged guests with group dances, competitions and games.

Program Director

KPOA Radio
Kahului, HI
02/05/85 - 10/18/19
  • Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
  • Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
  • Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the program.
  • Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.

Morning Drive DJ

KPOA
Kahului, HI
12/04/94 - 10/19/19
  • Interacted with audiences during shows by talking about upcoming songs or taking requests.
  • Sourced new music from independent labels, producers, and artists for potential inclusion into sets.
  • Participated in industry networking events in order to build relationships within the DJ community.
  • Met with clients and discussed options for music and particular songs for each special event.
  • Played mix of songs which matched station format and avoided dead air by closely monitoring length of each song.
  • Participated in promotional events in local community, met fans and clients and offered professional station representation.

Entertainer

Self
Kahului, HI
07/04/85 - Present
  • Interacted with audience members to create a fun atmosphere.
  • Performed on stage in front of large audiences.
  • Maintained an upbeat energy level throughout the performance.
  • Created a memorable experience for event attendees.
  • Sang popular songs to engage the crowd in sing-alongs.
  • Attended rehearsals and collaborated with other cast members and directors to improve performance.
  • Worked closely with production staff to ensure smooth operations.

Education

Associate of Science -

Hawaii Community College
Hilo
05-1977

High School Diploma -

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
Honolulu
06-1974

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

University of Hawaii At Hilo
Hilo, HI

Affiliations

  • Emcee for Luau/Community Events/Kealiʻi Reichel/Kaleo O Kalani
  • Singer, has recorded with Willie K and Kaleo O Kalani
  • Writter-liner notes for Kaleo O Kalani and Rachel Asebido
  • TV/Movie Experience
  • Written Liner Notes

Timeline

Program Director

Kapa Fm
08.2023 - Present

Morning Drive DJ

Kapa Fm
03.2017 - Present

Program Director

KPOA Radio
02/05/85 - 10/18/19

Morning Drive DJ

KPOA
12/04/94 - 10/19/19

Entertainer

Self
07/04/85 - Present

Associate of Science -

Hawaii Community College

High School Diploma -

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

University of Hawaii At Hilo

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
L. Alakaʻi Paleka