Maxwell DeSilva
Haiku,HI
Summary
Born and raised in the small community of Haiku Maui, I was raised to treat every one I come across with warmth, aloha, and respect. As I grew older, I realized that my upbringing and personality gave me a natural talent for hospitality. I have spend the last four years in jobs that are centered around a high level of hospitality, ranging from family-like personal connections, to creating professional personal relationships with CEO's and billionaires. The best work comes out of me when I get to share my aloha with people, and I look forward to bringing this spirit with me throughout my career.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member
Trilogy Excursions
Lahaina, HI
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked within a 4 person crew (Captain, 1st mate, two crew) providing thorough and efficient service and safety to tours of up to 55 passengers
- Provided welcoming and enthusiastic atmosphere for guests and co-workers alike, as well as providing local insight, history, and advice to visitors
- Gained confidence in several different processes of docking and mooring, as well as loading and unloading guests
- Learned basic boating knots (clove hitch, bowline, cleat hitch)
- Cleaned and Maintained vessel
- Lifeguarded groups of up to 55 snorkelers, from in and out of the water
- Served food and bartended
- Served food and bartended
EVENT ASSISTANT, SERVER, HOSPITALITY
Makena Golf and Beach Club
Kihei
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Co-managed the set up/inventory of high end/private events and dinners ranging between 8 and 200+ guests
- Served/Bussed/Bar-backed said events, while simultaneously keeping track of event inventory
- General high end hospitality
- Experienced working with many VIP guests, celebrities, CEO's
- Experience serving/bussing at three different on-property restaurants, ranging from fine dining to laid back beach dining settings
- Helped organize/work dinners and parties at private member residences
- Built genuine personal relationships with many members and families.
CATERING SERVICES
Gannon's Restaurant
Kihei, HI
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Part of catering crew for multiple nights of 600 person dinner event
- Set up and stocked bars and food stations
- Bussed tables
- Simultaneously kept track of inventory of 12+ food stations and satellite bars
- General greeting/hospitality service.
RESIDENTIAL CARETAKING
Private
Kihei, HI
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Caretaker for elderly gentleman's property
- Facilitated landscaping projects
- Managed private garden
- General upkeep/wear protection of house, gardens, animals, and other structures on property
- Helped to manage fridge/pantry/groceries
- Cooked meals
- Provided deeply personal hospitality, formed genuine family-like relationship with gentleman.
PREP COOK
Veg Out Maui
Haiku, HI
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Cut vegetables, made sauces and dough in order to prep for a multitude of dishes
- Maintained and regenerated a clean and tidy inventory
- Prepared, cooked, and served simple dishes such as burritos, pizzas, sandwiches, etc
- Took phone orders and managed cash and card transactions.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN KINESIOLOGY -
University of Hawaii at Manoa (incomplete)
Honolulu, HIHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
King Kekaulike High School
Pukalani, Maui05.2021
Skills
- Positive, outgoing attitude
- Thrives working with people
- Fast learner
- Lots of personal hospitality experience
- Eye for things that are looked over, things that can be improved
- Great communicator in work and casual settings
- Strong, athletic
- Born and raised on Maui, local knowledge
- CPR certified
References
- Kuki'i Falahee-Walker, Operations Manager, Trilogy Excusrions, (808) 385-2952, captkukii@gmail.com
- Brian Barnes, Captain, Trilogy Excursions, (808) 856-1610
- Robyn Manibog, Event Manager, Makena Golf and Beach Club, (808) 220-8239, rmanibog@makenagbc.com
- Magen Haroni, Event Lead, Makena Golf and Beach Club, (801) 589-0946, mags.jamminonmaui@gmail.com
Timeline
Crew Member
Trilogy Excursions
04.2024 - 07.2024
CATERING SERVICES
Gannon's Restaurant
06.2023 - 07.2023
EVENT ASSISTANT, SERVER, HOSPITALITY
Makena Golf and Beach Club
12.2022 - 08.2023
RESIDENTIAL CARETAKING
Private
04.2020 - 12.2021
PREP COOK
Veg Out Maui
06.2019 - 05.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN KINESIOLOGY -
University of Hawaii at Manoa (incomplete)
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
King Kekaulike High School
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