Warner Pukahi
La'ie,HI
Summary
Honest professional providing exemplary care and compassion to youngsters experiencing life disruptions. Focused Adolescent Counselor helping children and teens develop coping skills to solve problems. Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Counselor
Bobby Benson Center
06.2023 - Current
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Cultivated a positive, inclusive atmosphere that celebrated clients'' achievements, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation for continued progress.
- Facilitated workshops and classes on anger management, life skills and drug and alcohol prevention.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
Cook
Mike's Huli Huli Chicken
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Educational Assistant
Windward District DOE
01.2014 - 03.2020
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Assisted in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Education
No Degree - Computational Science
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HIHigh School Diploma -
Kahuku High School
Kahuku, HI05.2000
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-care strategies
- Family engagement
- Life Skills Training
Timeline
Youth Counselor
Bobby Benson Center
06.2023 - Current
Cook
Mike's Huli Huli Chicken
03.2022 - 06.2023
Educational Assistant
Windward District DOE
01.2014 - 03.2020
No Degree - Computational Science
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
High School Diploma -
Kahuku High School
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