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Leolani Waipa

Hilo,HI

Summary

Insightful Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet organizational goals. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of leaders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Talented Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong vision and mission enforcement.

Proficient in best practices, and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Hawaiian Resource Coordinator

The Kamehameha Schools
05.2017 - 07.2022
  • Developed and designed comprehensive curriculum and management programs and projects strategies with community organizations and leadership groups to achieve overall goals for youth programs.
  • Managed over 30 students per day.
  • Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Evaluated data improvement strategies and management enhancements based on academia goals.
  • Partnered with Human Resources to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Assisted senior management with making key decisions by developing and submitting performance and compensation reports with status updates and improvement recommendations.
  • Acted as staff member advocate, encouraging and supporting other staffs to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Worked alongside community leaders to deploy new training strategies.
  • Educated staff on HR software functionality with special emphasis within internal safety operations and features.
  • Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions and natural disasters.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Fostered relationships within organization and community organizations to promote positive working relationships.
  • Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
  • Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
  • Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
  • Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to vendors.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project organizers to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and challenges.
  • Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
  • Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with organizations and outside suppliers.
  • Developed resource website for faculty and staff of said organization

Teacher

Ke Kula 'O Nawahiokalani'opu'u
11.2013 - 12.2018
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.'
  • Managed over 200 students from K-12 per day

Assitant Project Manager

Hawai'i Development Co.
01.2010 - 11.2013
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.

Beach Attendant

Ocean Sports Hawai'i
05.2010 - 06.2012
  • Maintained surveillance of patrons on beach and acted immediately and appropriately to secure safety in event of emergency.
  • Used binoculars to detect and observe hazards, disturbances and safety infractions.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
  • Assisted customers by retrieving beach equipment, answering questions and helping physically disabled.
  • Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
  • Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
  • Reiterated water safety practices and lifesaving measures at every class to prevent accidents.

Lifeguard

Mauna Kea Beach Resort
02.2002 - 08.2010
  • Administered CPR and first-aid following best practices.
  • Observed swimmers to quickly detect signs of distress and dangerous animal activity.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies on beach and in water, administered first aid and CPR and coordinated hospital transportation.
  • Verified first aid supplies each day to effectively handle any emergency.
  • Evaluated employees' daily job performance by adhering to development plans and personnel performance action plans.
  • Simulated rescue conditions regularly with team members to maintain water rescue proficiency.
  • Directed and oversaw maintenance records and incident reports.
  • Met regulatory compliance for staff members and led safety training to enhance lifesaving skills.
  • Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/Accounting

Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI
05.2018

Associate of Arts - Hawaiian Studies

University of Hawaii At Hilo
Hilo, HI
05.2001

Skills

  • Project Planning Project Management Project Development
    Conflict Management Contract Development Contract Management
  • Networking and Partnership Development Training Development and Execution Resource Planning and Scheduling
  • Safety Protocols Site Safety Coordinator
  • Group and Individual Instruction Group Learning Mechanics Instructional Methods Instructional Strategies Instructional Best Practices Active Participation in Groups or Events
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills Teamwork and Collaboration Faculty Collaboration Organization and Time Management

Timeline

Hawaiian Resource Coordinator

The Kamehameha Schools
05.2017 - 07.2022

Teacher

Ke Kula 'O Nawahiokalani'opu'u
11.2013 - 12.2018

Beach Attendant

Ocean Sports Hawai'i
05.2010 - 06.2012

Assitant Project Manager

Hawai'i Development Co.
01.2010 - 11.2013

Lifeguard

Mauna Kea Beach Resort
02.2002 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/Accounting

Hawaii Community College

Associate of Arts - Hawaiian Studies

University of Hawaii At Hilo

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