Alakaʻi Kapanui
Kailua-Kona
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Roastery Manager & Educator
Pacific Coffee Research
09.2020 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire operations and expectations.
- Cross-trained existing employees and managers to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Monitored and maintained inventory, an developed internal data tracking protocol.
- Handled day to day production and development of product.
- Organized weekly quality control tastings and data entry to monitor goals and product levels.
- Provided educational services to potential new clients.
Kava Tender and Cook
Kanaka Kava
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Reprogrammed POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Managed inventory, food, and awa production.
- Attended weekly harvest and learned how to clean and process awa root.
- Developed new menu items, calculated and outlined product costs, and designed discounts and promotions based in sustainability.
Program Manager
Mr West Cafe And Bar
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, and other program material.
- Organized quarterly events and weekly product tastings to maintain product quality.
- Developed quarterly menus and featured seasonal items, and worked with guest coffee roasteries.
- Worked with other program managers to develop new sales strategies and menu items.
Project Manager
Coffee Con
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with partners to manage performance.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Oversaw high profile projects through planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Organized schedules for professional and educational classes.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between vendors, teachers, and event hosts to coordinate time slots and resources.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christian Faith School
Seattle, WASkills
- Technical Proficiency
- Administration and Reporting
- Product Tracking and Evaluations
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Maintenance and Repair Management
Languages
ʻOlelo Hawaiʻi
English
Kiaʻi
Mauna Kea Kiaʻi
Makua Valley Kiaʻi
Aloha Aina o Loko Iʻa Kaloko
Aloha Aina o Kaniakapupu
Aloha Aina o Pohukaina
Timeline
Roastery Manager & Educator
Pacific Coffee Research
09.2020 - Current
Kava Tender and Cook
Kanaka Kava
01.2020 - 12.2020
Program Manager
Mr West Cafe And Bar
10.2018 - 06.2019
Project Manager
Coffee Con
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Christian Faith School
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