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Sharla Kaleihua Kahale-Miner

Kailua-Kona,HI

Summary

Professional: A take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.

Student: Diligent College Student, determined, driven and focused on Law & Justice, especially dedicated to completing a Law Degree at University of Hawaii's William Richardson's School of Law for my continual education.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Kumu Hula

Self Employed
Kailua-Kona, HI
08.2002 - Current
  • Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
  • Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
  • Planned choreography for group performances and recitals. Including competition forums and community outreach's

Sales Representative

Pacific RIm Fire Protection
Kailua-Kona, HI
11.2018 - 05.2020
  • Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs.
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Educate customers on State Fire Code and requirements to meet that code.

Office Manager

National Fire Protection LLC
Kailua-Kona, HI
07.2007 - 11.2018
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism, and performance objectives.
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees, including fire protection work technicians in the field.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Generated work estimates for corporate clients for both maintenance and repair of their fire protection equipment.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements. Both in office and in the field.

Polynesian Dancer/Production Manager

Various Productions
Kailua-Kona , HI
01.1983 - 05.2013
  • Stage performance of Polynesian dances, Hawaiian, Samoan, Tahitian, Tongan & Maori.
  • Stage & Event Manager of productions.
  • Choregrapher, coordinator, & line up or create impromptus & improvisations.
  • Traveled throughout the orient: Hong Kong and Japan.

Tax Professional

Tuttle Financial Services
Kailua-Kona, HI
01.2003 - 04.2010
  • Finalized and processed paperwork with local, state and federal government authorities.
  • Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate and individual returns.
  • Prepared tax return documents for clients.
  • Conducted research and compiled backup documentation.

General Manager

Alamo Alamo Rent A Car
Kailua-Kona, HI
11.1985 - 11.2002
  • Facilitated the hiring process.
  • Conducted candidate interviews to gain additional insight into professional background and skill set.
  • Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires.
  • Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork.
  • Processed paperwork related to grievances, performance evaluations, classifications and employee leaves of absence.

Education

Master of Arts - Law

Regent University MA Law
Virginia Beach, VA
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
02.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Travel Industry Management

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
12.1982

High School Diploma -

Kailua High School
Kailua, HI
06.1980

Skills

  • Customer Service Management
  • Recruitment Oversight
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Policy/Program Development
  • Onboarding and Training
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Work Planning and Organization
  • Quality Assurance
  • Tax software proficiency

Extra Curriculum Activities

  • Member and leader: Word of Life Hawaii since 1999. As a life group leader mentoring woman on life challenges as well as personal growth and accomplishments.
  • Service Coordinator, Word of Life Kona Church for the last ten years.
  • Member, supporter and advocate of Law firm affiliates such as: Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) and American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ).
  • Volunteer and outreach advocate for various Kailua-Kona community organizations like: Habitat for Humanity, Kona Hospice, Kona Choral Society, Hualalai Elderly, Kona Women's Shelter & Hope Services, The Food Basket Inc. feed the hungry, back to school supply distribution, Arc of Kona and numerous other outreaches.
  • Volunteer fire protection equipment safety and training for 13 years.
  • Annual community Keiki & Wahine hula shows, including performing and participating in different outreaches like; Haiti disaster relief, Prison Ministry, and many others.
  • Member, Donor & Participate of organizations like Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, Wounded Veterans, and St. Jude Hospital for Children.

Timeline

Sales Representative

Pacific RIm Fire Protection
11.2018 - 05.2020

Office Manager

National Fire Protection LLC
07.2007 - 11.2018

Tax Professional

Tuttle Financial Services
01.2003 - 04.2010

Kumu Hula

Self Employed
08.2002 - Current

General Manager

Alamo Alamo Rent A Car
11.1985 - 11.2002

Polynesian Dancer/Production Manager

Various Productions
01.1983 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University

Some College (No Degree) - Travel Industry Management

Hawaii Pacific University

High School Diploma -

Kailua High School

Master of Arts - Law

Regent University MA Law
Sharla Kaleihua Kahale-Miner