Tehani Lefotu
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Highly organized administrative and production professional with experience supporting live broadcasts, artist hospitality, production logistics, and large-scale events. Skilled at coordinating schedules, preparing production materials, managing competing priorities, and providing exceptional support in fast-paced creative environments. Known for professionalism, discretion, adaptability, and building positive relationships across teams. Passionate about supporting talent and production operations within the entertainment industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
DJ Assistant
KEXP
01.2024 - Current
- Provide operational support before and during live radio broadcasts.
- Research artists, programming, and show content to support hosts and producers.
- Assist with run-of-show preparation and live production coordination.
- Communicate with listeners and coordinate promotional giveaways.
- Maintain organized workflows during fast-paced live productions.
Barista
Gravity Coffee
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Balance multiple priorities while maintaining speed and accuracy.
- Process cash transactions and support daily operational procedures.
- Maintain clean, organized workspaces and collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operations.
Middle School Lead
Newlife Church
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinate weekly live events serving audiences of more than 200 attendees.
- Develop schedules, scripts, and run-of-show documents for volunteers and leaders.
- Coordinate volunteer teams, guest hospitality, meals, and event logistics.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities while ensuring events run smoothly.
- Build positive relationships with families, volunteers, and leadership teams.
Coffee Master | Barista Trainer
Starbucks
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Earned Coffee Master certification through advanced coffee education.
- Trained new employees on operations, customer service, and company standards.
- Assisted with store organization, documentation, and daily operational support.
- Recognized for dependability, teamwork, and leadership.
Education
Film & TV Industry Essentials Certificate -
New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Skills
- Executive & Administrative Support
- Calendar Coordination
- Meeting Coordination
- Production Operations
- Talent Hospitality
- Production Documentation
- Live Event Coordination
- Run-of-Show Preparation
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- Microsoft Office
- Project Coordination
- Scheduling
- Organization & Time Management
- Professional Communication
- Confidentiality & Discretion
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Volunteer Leadership
- Customer Service
- Stage presence
- Audience engagement
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
DJ Assistant
KEXP
01.2024 - Current
Barista
Gravity Coffee
08.2023 - Current
Middle School Lead
Newlife Church
08.2022 - Current
Coffee Master | Barista Trainer
Starbucks
01.2019 - 01.2023
Film & TV Industry Essentials Certificate -
New York University Tisch School of the Arts