Michael "Heremana" Bugarin
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Southeast Florida native with deep roots in Polynesian cultures from Tahiti, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, and Hawai'i. Tahitian and Basque heritage from Takaroad, French Polynesia an Zacatecas. Trained in Ori-Tahiti, Kapa Haka, Siva- Afi, Nifo-Oti, Sasa, Siva, Kahiko, and Hula Auana since 2012. Passionate about sharing Polynesian history and dance traditions with diverse audiences nationwide and globally.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Mareva Tahiti Polynesia
01.2015 - Current
- Managed financial, operational to optimize business performance.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Costumes, DJ, MC, Fire dancer.
- Organize travel, room and board for out of state and international performances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whiddon-Rogers
Fort Lauderdale, FL06-2001
Military Training
Florida Air Force Military Academy
Melbourne, FL06-1996
Dance
- Mareva Tahiti Polynesia - CEO/Lead Dancer Michael Heremana
- Mai Kai Islander revue - Former Entertainer - Mirelle Palmer Thornton
- Drums of Polynesia - Lead Dancer - RJ Rewi
- Halau Hula O Na Liko A’o Puna - Student/Dancer - Kona Garcia
- Tahiti Tamure - Student/Dancer - Ikona & Gilda Pescaia
- Moeata Luau Entertainment - Former Entertainer - Ueva Otaha
- Aloha Hula NYC (New York city) Entertainer - Anna Carbonell
- No Ka Oi Productions Lead Dancer - Kalani Poeope
- Tiare Tahiti (JAPAN) Entertainer - Carlos and Kamaho’I Tuia
- Lanakilas Polynersian Show (Orlando, Panama City Beach, Germany, Poland, Romania) Entertainer - Lanakila Pokipala
- Polynesian proud productions - Dancer - Russel Gagliano
Competitions
- Hoike Hawai’i 2015 Kane Kahiko Halau Hula O Na Liko A’o Puna
- Hoike Hawai’i 2015 Ori Tahiti Tahiti Tamure
- Hura Tahiti (L.A.) 2016 Ori Tahiti Tahiti Tamure
- Hoike Hawai’i 2016 Auana Ex Halau Hula O Na Liko A’o Puna
- Hoike Hawai’i 2016 Ori Tahiti Ex Tahiti Tamure
Theatre
- It’s a small World (BCPA) Dancer Liza Minnelli
- Ichariba Chode (BCPA) Fire Performer Ronin Taiko /CDTC
- Spooky Zoo Nights (Miami Zoo) Fire Performer Ronin Taiko
- Little World Museum of Man (Inuyama-shi, Japan) Dancer/Fire Performer Tiare Tahiti
TV
- Burn Notice (Hard out/Blood Ties) Extra Craig Siebels
- El Gorda Y La Flaca Fire performer Univision
Music
- Bass/Classical Guitar
- Drum Programming/Eng/Production/mixing/Mstering - Makani Ryel - Ia Vai Noa Oe (remix)
- Tahitian Drumming/Fa’afete/Toere
- Hawaiian percussion/Ipu heke
Timeline
CEO
Mareva Tahiti Polynesia
01.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Whiddon-Rogers
Military Training
Florida Air Force Military Academy
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