Magdalena "Maggie" Mcgurn
Makawao,HI
Summary
Possession of strong relationship-building capabilities, and a willingness to do what needs to be done. Experience in conservation and field work has proven the drive and capability to complete hard work. Time spent in customer service allows for a good basis for building rapport with customers. A long history with team building and coaching provides a strong foundation for building inter-work relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Shavista
Ululanis Hawaiian Shave Ice
Kahului, Hawaii
06.2025 - Current
- Perform day-to-day duties such as: serving shave ice, replacing/keeping inventory throughout the day, regular maintenance of machines, placing orders for restock, daily cleaning tasks, opening/closing, taking orders, etc.
- Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Sailing Crew Member
Hui ʻO Waʻa Kaulua
Lahaina, Hawaii
10.2020 - Current
- Providing regular crew assistance by participating in inter-island sailing, waʻa protocol, navigation, regular maintenance of canoe equipment, rigging the canoe, dry dock maintenance, etc.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth event executions.
- Demonstrated safety procedures while handling equipment and tools.
- Engaged with visitors, providing information about Hawaiian culture and canoes
- Assisted in preparing traditional Hawaiian canoe for community events.
Pool Technician
Upcountry Pool Care
Makawao, HI
01.2018 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on pool equipment and filtration systems.
- Performed weekly pool cleaning and maintenance, including skimming the surface of the water, vacuuming the bottom, brushing walls and steps, backwashing filters, checking chemical levels and adding chemicals as needed.
Conservation Corps Member
Kupu Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Participated in community outreach events to promote environmental awareness initiatives.
- Conducted field surveys to monitor plant and animal species health and diversity.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for conservation activities.
- Farm work such as: planting, weeding, plowing, building, irrigation, plumbing, harvesting, produce preparation and processing, etc.
- Multi-day trips to reach non-vehicle-accessible sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
King Kekaulike High School
Pukalani, HI05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisites For EMT Program
University of Hawaii, Maui College
Kahului, HISome College (No Degree) - Health Education CO/EMT
Kapiʻolani Community College
Honolulu, HISkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Time management
- Leadership
- Navigation techniques
- Environmental conservation
- Relationship building
- Inter-island sailing
- Routine cleaning
- Physical fitness
- Tool maintenance
- Outdoor leadership
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Coaching
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hawaiian
Limited
Certification
AHA Heartsaver First Aid (Completed 04/26/2025, Expires 04/2027)
Affiliations
Traditional Hawaiian Sailing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shavista
Ululanis Hawaiian Shave Ice
06.2025 - Current
Conservation Corps Member
Kupu Hawaii
07.2024 - 05.2025
Sailing Crew Member
Hui ʻO Waʻa Kaulua
10.2020 - Current
Pool Technician
Upcountry Pool Care
01.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
King Kekaulike High School
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisites For EMT Program
University of Hawaii, Maui College
Some College (No Degree) - Health Education CO/EMT
Kapiʻolani Community College