Lihau Matsuoka
Honolulu
Summary
Proven leader and adept communicator, I significantly enhanced appointment efficiency at Hawaii Kidshine Pediatric and led diverse teams on manta-ray tours, showcasing exceptional decision-making and staff management skills. Certified in First Aid, my background underscores a commitment to safety, continuous learning, and physical agility, driving improvements in operational protocols and team performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Hawaii Kidshine Pediatric
02.2024 - Current
- Increased appointment efficiency by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments before each patient visit.
- Educated patients and parent paron proper oral hygiene techniques, leading to better home care routines and overall oral health improvement.
- Assisted doctors and hygienists during root canals, cavity fillings and wisdom teeth extraction.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations regarding infection control protocols.
Marine Boat Captain for Manta-ray Tours
Tour Guide
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities while managing diverse teams of crew members from various cultural backgrounds.
- Managed daily ship operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting schedule requirements.
- Maintained vessel seaworthiness through regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- keep the safety of my crew by making call when to go out and come in
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
Hotel Porter
Outrigger
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Inspected guest rooms, lobbies, and common areas to verify cleanliness and tidiness.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of luggage from motor coaches and other vehicles.
- set luaus for over 200 people
- physic fit to lift tabes and staging equipment
- Contributed to improved efficiency by actively communicating with team members about tasks and progress updates.
Ramp Agent
Alaska Airlines
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Efficiently operated ground service equipment, such as tugs and belt loaders, to facilitate smooth handling of baggage and cargo.
- Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over [Number] daily flights.
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Physical fit to lift bag over 70lbs over head
- I work well in tight places, like pit of a plane
Education
Liberal Arts And Sciences
Hawaii Community College
Kona Hi 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Konawaena High School
Kealakekua, HI05.2015
Skills
- First Aid Certified
- Fitness and Agility
continues learning activities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Staff Management
- Physical Fitness
- quick thinking
Maritime license center 100 ton
Got my boating license
and 6 pack boating license
fishing and spear fishing are my passions
Additional Information
Lihau David Matsuoka
master 100 tons (Mariam-281)
lifeguard in high school
coached high school wrestling and judo
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Hawaii Kidshine Pediatric
02.2024 - Current
Marine Boat Captain for Manta-ray Tours
Tour Guide
01.2021 - 04.2023
Hotel Porter
Outrigger
07.2018 - 10.2020
Ramp Agent
Alaska Airlines
05.2017 - 08.2018
Liberal Arts And Sciences
Hawaii Community College
High School Diploma -
Konawaena High School
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