Tara Kathleen Sabado
Kahului,Hi
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
(SR24) Wailuku District Supervisor
County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation
08.2017 - Current
- Performs professional work in management and operation of parks and recreation resources including grounds, facilities, swimming pools, equipment and comprehensive recreation programs and services in the district which has been determined to be a largest and most heavily used district; and performs related duties as required
- Manages and operates recreational facilities, parks, grounds, and equipment; plans, coordinates, directs and supervises the daily maintenance, repair, recreation programs for all parks and facilities in the Central district
- Supervise and support through the HR and payroll process for over 51 employees and manage a personnel, operations, and large equipment budget
- Major projects include continuous work with the Capital Improvement Project and Maintenance Division Coordinators for Waikapu Community Center expansion and repair, Velma McWayne Santos Community Center jalousie replacement, and Kahului Community Center gutter replacement
- Outdoor court improvements for Kahului School Park, Waikapu Park, Caldito Park and Kamali'I Park
- Fencing projects for Waiehu Terrace, Leisure Estates, War Memorial Complex, and Kahului School Park
- Maehara Baseball Stadium light pole replacement and War Memorial Football Stadium track surfacing lining repairs
- Various Park Gate replacements, and Central Maui Regional Park expansion to phase 5 and 6 with light post additions and shade tents to be installed
- War Memorial Gym in process for roof and window replacement due to structural concerns for the FY18 and FY19 budget years
- FY20 to current War Memorial Complex renovation planning and implementation for War Memorial Gym Satoki Yamamoto Track and Field relining and resurfacing, Maehara Baseball Stadium roof and dugout renovation and upgrades to sound system equipment and facility water fountains, Keopuolani Field fencing and parking lot, walking path lighting projects, MUSCO lighting repair and follow up needs for fields and tennis courts.
(SR22) Recreation Specialist - Inclusion
County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation
09.2008 - 08.2017
- Actively worked with the Department to provide training for approximately 350 staff annually with all four Districts covering county-wide programming to ensure ADA needs are met
- Implemented adaptive programming including the supervision up to 40 staff, training for volunteers in the area of disabilities, promoting public awareness
- Network and participate in public committees, councils, and advisory boards upon request
- Major projects include Adaptive Kayaking program, Wheelchair Tennis & Basketball programs, Inclusive Children's Art Program, County Wide Accessible parking sign replacement, Inclusion Training Development, accessible pool and beach equipment guidelines, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Heart Walk Team Leader, Keiki ID Team Leader, created Department calendar, Disability Forum Planning committee, Keiki Fest Bike Rodeo, Adaptive Swimming program.
Service Supervisor/ Partners in Community Living (PICL) Coordinator Federal Program
Easter Seals Hawaii
07.2004 - 12.2008
- Non-Profit Agency/Statewide agency
- Service Supervisor for the Home and Community Based Services, assisted in the opening of the Maui Adult Day Program, increased the client growth for this new service available to Maui
- Supervised Personal Assistant Service employees provided monthly training, regular onsite reviews, maintained caseload of 30-60 participants
- Managed the second year of the Partners in Living program State funded program
- Assisted in the growth of services to Hana and Lana'i
- Participated in the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation committee
- Assisted in the first paperless system for case management that affected the statewide organization
- Wrote and developed Individualized plans to assist with meeting daily living skills development for clients
- Additional projects Continued from previous employment- Special Fair Day planning member, Cameron Center Bazaar Planning Member.
(ICF) Intermediate Care Facility - Community Residential Case Manager and Home and Community Based waiver services (H&CBS) Supervisor
Arc Of Maui
03.2000 - 07.2004
- Received a Qualified Mental Retardation Specialist (QMRP) status after one year, title revised to a Service Supervisor
- Supervised the Domiciliary Care Home for the Arc of Maui in Napili and assisted in their expansion of services to Moloka'i and Hana
- Supervised over 40 employees and caseload of 50 participants, Supervised the satellite Adult Day Health Program in a residential setting
- Developed a vocation program for clients through a vending machine service, wrote and developed Individualized plans to assist with meeting daily living skills development for clients, and behavioral modification plans under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
Intake Social Worker
State of Hawaii- Dept of Human Services/Child Welfare Services
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Received all public reports regarding abuse, neglect, threats of harm, created reports, made assessment on follow up needs, Maui County wide supports
- Worked with Investigative Social Workers upon request
- Case Managed over 30 adoption cases.
Welfare Worker- Income Maintenance Worker III
Department of Human Services- Benefit Employment Support Services Division
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Monitored a caseload of 150 clients, assessed eligibility in Food Stamps, Financial, and Medicaid programs
- Accessed Real Property records, Department of Motor Vehicles, and IRS income statement printouts to determine ongoing and new eligibility
- Assisted in the development of short forms for the Department which was implemented years after I left
- Assisted on the Real Choices website statewide development team.
Education
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Sales management
- Community Engagement
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved successful facility use events through effectively helping with operation management supports and the permitting process.
- Documented and resolved energy conservation with facility night light off early program which led to a significant cost savings.
- Collaborated with team of community members in the development of stray animal supports.
- Supervised team of over 48 staff members throughout supervisory roles.
Affiliations
- 2009 to Current- Hawaii Recreation and Parks Association organization as Maui VP & Treasurer
- 2006 to 2017- Professional Co-Chairperson for the Children's Community Council of Maui
- 2008 to 2017- Commission for Persons with Disabilities member
- 2011 to 2012- Aging and Disabled Resource Center Committee member
- 2011 to 2017- Civil Defense Emergency Preparedness Team Member- Disability Area
Professional Development
- 2012- 2016 Various National Recreation and Parks Conferences sponsored by Department of Parks and Recreation. ADA/Inclusion/Management/EEO/Adaptive Olympic Values sessions attended.
- 2011 to Current- Hawaii Recreation and Parks Society Statewide Conference planned and coordinated the Maui conference in 2008 with the assistance of Maui group and Department of Parks.
- 2010- National Inclusion Recreation Conference, Minnesota. Sponsored to attend by Landscape Structures.
- 2005 to 2012- Pacific Rim Disability Conference Co-Presented in 2011 on High School Transition Plan for Post-High School Integration in collaboration with Department of Education, Community Children's Council of Maui, and Hawaii Families as Allies.
Community Service
- 2011 to current- Maui Fair Committee- Accessibility Coordinator
- 2010 to 2013 - Valley Isle Kiwanis Club Member
- 2005- Volunteer for Youth Sponsored Activities: Assistant Coach AYSO soccer
- 2006 to 2010- Silent Auction Volunteer for Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) Garden Party
Certification
- ADA Coordinator Cetrificate Training - 2008-2017
- Mental Health First Aider Certified Trainer- 2015
- Franklin Covey Leadership Training- 2008-2019
- FEMA/Homeland Security Emergency Workshop- 2008-2010
Aquaponics Farmer
Farm to table growing greens on a 40' water trough with 500+ gallons of water tank fresh water fish.
Timeline
(SR24) Wailuku District Supervisor
County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation
08.2017 - Current
(SR22) Recreation Specialist - Inclusion
County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation
09.2008 - 08.2017
Service Supervisor/ Partners in Community Living (PICL) Coordinator Federal Program
Easter Seals Hawaii
07.2004 - 12.2008
(ICF) Intermediate Care Facility - Community Residential Case Manager and Home and Community Based waiver services (H&CBS) Supervisor
Arc Of Maui
03.2000 - 07.2004
Intake Social Worker
State of Hawaii- Dept of Human Services/Child Welfare Services
01.1999 - 01.2000
Welfare Worker- Income Maintenance Worker III
Department of Human Services- Benefit Employment Support Services Division
01.1996 - 01.1999