Uinise Langi
Organizational Director and Administrator
Salt Lake City,Utah
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs.
Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
National Association for Pacific Islanders
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Co-founded and directed a 501[c]3 non-profit organization that address needs in education, employment and housing for Pacific Islander families
- Recruited Board of Directors and Advisory Board members
- Wrote and received a $76,000 in grants for programs
- Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance the organization's mission
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed
- Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
SERVICE-LEARNING MANAGER
Bennion Community Service Center, University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed campus-wide, multi-disciplinary program connecting University with community Organizations, collaborating to address community needs and concerns
- Increased community partners from 165 to 200
- Assisted in the development of 6 new Service-Learning courses
- Establish 2 new interdisciplinary, collaborative projects between University departments
- Worked with faculty and department chairs and expanded Service-Learning to 3 new departments
- Coordinated all university and community-related events and programs
- Primary point of contact for students, faculty, community and business entities
- Increased community partners by 20%, increased service-learning participation by 15%; involved more community partners in university functions by 20%.
MESA (Math, Engineering, Science)COORDINATOR
Salt Lake City School District
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Administered a college-preparatory STEM program for ethnic minority and underrepresented students
- More than doubled program membership in three years (from 250 to 600 students)
- Program credited with higher academic achievement, 40% achieving 3.0 or better GPA which resulted in 20% increase in students attending college
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging lesson plans that incorporated hands-on experiments and real-world applications.
- Secured grant funding for various educational initiatives, supporting the expansion of resources available to students and staff members alike.
- Served as a liaison between school administrators, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders regarding relevant policies or issues related to STEM education.Facilitated the creation of after-school clubs focused on various scientific disciplines, offering additional learning opportunities for interested students.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive STEM pathway program to better prepare graduates for post-secondary education and career success.
Education
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY - Educational Leadership and Policy
University of Utah
BACHELOR OF ARTS………………English - Language
Brigham Young University
MASTER OF ARTS………………….English as a - Language
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI05.1985
Skills
- Profit and Loss Statements
- Focus Group Facilitation
- Training Methods
- Team Bonding
Certification
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Salt Lake Community College (2010-Present) Teach English freshman composition courses; Teach Tongan Language and Culture courses, Teach Pacific Islander Experience courses.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, 1982-1995 Teach English language skills in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening to ethnic minority and first generation students to succeed in college and in life.
Affiliations
Member of TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) (1983-1995)
Member of HALT (Hawaiian Association of Language Teachers) (1987-1995)
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