Melani Akuna

• Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
• Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
• Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
• Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
• Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
• Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.

• Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
• Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
• Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
• Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
• Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
• Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
• Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
• Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
• Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
• Established systems for tracking congregational engagement levels, identifying areas for improvement in member retention rates and overall satisfaction levels.
• Championed diversity within the church body by promoting inclusivity across all aspects of ministry life.
• Fostered sense of belonging and community among new members with structured welcome and integration process.
• Collaborated with local charities and organizations to provide support and resources to those in need, amplifying church's impact on social welfare.
• Strengthened faith and understanding within congregation, providing tailored spiritual counseling and guidance to individuals and families.
• Empowered volunteers by providing leadership training and development opportunities, fostering culture of service and participation.

Cashier handling, Accounting ; Word & Excel spreadsheets; daily balance of monies; Luxury Collection Excellence Service Standard Training; Recipient of 2019 "Na Poe Pa'ana Award, State of Hawaii - Hawaii Visitors Bureau - Front Office Ambassador.