LAURA H. TRACQUILIO
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Creative and entrepreneurial professional with a background in anthropology, education, customer experience, fashion, digital media, and storytelling. Skilled at building relationships, understanding audiences, creating engaging content, and managing projects from concept to execution. Resourceful, adaptable, and highly people-oriented, with a passion for fashion, travel, social media, and creative brand experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Sundaze Kauai
Kaua'i, HI
06.2024 - 08.2026
- Founded and operated customer-centric business overseeing sales, marketing, logistics, and daily operations.
- Developed sales and marketing strategies to boost local awareness and customer engagement.
- Created impactful brand experiences to strengthen customer connections and promote repeat patronage.
- Managed both online and brick-and-mortar operations to ensure seamless service and logistics.
- Cultivated relationships with customers, vendors, and community partners to enhance local initiatives.
- Organized community-driven events through partnerships with local businesses.
- Addressed customer feedback while overcoming operational challenges from concept to execution.
ELA 9th Grade Teacher
Kauai High School
Kaua'i, HI
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed diverse classroom environment, ensuring adherence to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Paraprofessional
Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary School
Kaua'i, HI
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered individualized support, adapting communication methods to meet diverse student needs.
- Partnered with teachers and staff to foster inclusive environments and effectively coordinate student support.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Supported individual student learning through personalized instruction and guidance.
- Collaborated with staff to create educational materials and resources for lessons.
SALES ASSOCIATE
HONOLULU COFFEE
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided personalized customer service in a high-volume tourist hospitality and retail environment.
- Facilitated daily sales, transactions, product presentation, and store operations to enhance customer experience.
- Coordinated with team members to manage customer flow and prioritize operational tasks effectively.
Art Teacher
Mele Murals
Kaua'i, HI
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed and facilitated cultural education experiences on Hawaiian history, art, and storytelling that fostered community engagement.
- Coordinated heritage-site field experiences and educational programs for diverse audiences, enhancing understanding of cultural significance.
- Utilized storytelling and hands-on activities to effectively convey cultural concepts, promoting deeper audience connection.
SPED Assistant Teacher
James Madison High School
Vienna, VA
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Cultivated an inclusive environment through personalized interactions and strong relationship building.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported students with special needs during classroom activities and transitions.
Education
B.A. - Anthropology
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MĀNOA
Honolulu, HI01-2023
Skills
- Cultural storytelling and travel planning
- Client relations and experience
- Personalized travel services
- Relationship management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Community and partnership development
- Written and verbal communication
- Photography and visual storytelling
- Social media content creation
- Event coordination and management
- Customer service excellence
- Partnership management strategies
- Event marketing initiatives
- Event development processes
- Community engagement projects
- Brand development strategies
- Business operations management
- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Public communication proficiency
- Languages: English — native/bilingual, Korean — native/bilingual
Certification
TEFL — Teaching English as a Foreign Language | 2024
Timeline
ELA 9th Grade Teacher
Kauai High School
08.2024 - 07.2025
Founder
Sundaze Kauai
06.2024 - 08.2026
Art Teacher
Mele Murals
06.2021 - 08.2023
Paraprofessional
Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary School
01.2021 - 12.2023
SALES ASSOCIATE
HONOLULU COFFEE
01.2020 - 12.2023
SPED Assistant Teacher
James Madison High School
08.2018 - 12.2020
B.A. - Anthropology
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MĀNOA