Zack Takeshita

Hardworking student, athlete, and employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving customers and patients a positive and memorable experience. I'm committed to challenging and applying myself in various fields of work including farming, building, cooking, cleaning, and patient care. I am an outgoing student pursuing a future in dentistry.

• Blood Bank of Hawaii, Waipahu, HI, 2023-07, Present, Participated as a whole-blood donor., 5 whole-blood donations
• The Pantry, Honolulu, HI, 2025-12, Packed and distributed food for food-insecure families., 40 hrs
• Hawaii Meals on Wheels, Honolulu, HI, 2025-08, 2026-01, Created 80 handmade cards for meal recipients., 34 hrs
• 808 Cleanups, Kapolei, HI, 2025-07, 2025-08, Participated in beach cleanups at Nimitz Beach., 6 hrs
• Papahana Kuaiola, Kaneohe, HI, 2023-05, 2025-05, Participated in community work days involving stream and taro patch restoration supporting education and Hawaiian cultural perpetuation., 16 hrs
• Saint Martin's University — Our Common Home Farm, Lacey, WA, 2023-10, Cleared and prepared agricultural fields., 12 hrs
• Waialua Town Farms, Waialua, HI, 2026, Helped transplant crops and trees, clear weeds, harvest, and restore damaged areas following the Kona Low storm., 120 hrs

Title: Pre-Dental Biology Student and an NCAA Division II Student-Athlete

• NCAA Division II Track & Field — Pole Vault | Saint Martin's University | Lacey, WA 2023-Present | 10-30 hrs/week, Jan-May
• Compete as a collegiate pole vaulter; personal record of 4.2 m (13'9").
• Balance year-round athletic training with rigorous biology coursework and pre-dental preparation.
• Mentor | Saint Martin's University | Lacey, WA 2025-2026 | 16 hrs
• Mentored incoming freshmen by providing guidance, information, tutoring, and periodic check-ins during their transition to college.
• New Student Orientation Leader | Saint Martin's University | Lacey, WA 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 | 60 hrs
• Welcomed incoming students, assisted with check-ins and move-ins, and led group icebreaker activities during orientation.
• Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHEP) | Robert Wood Johnson Foundation / Western University of Health Sciences | Pomona, CA Jun-Jul 2025 | 6 weeks
• Selected for a six-week health professions program with a focus on dentistry.
• Developed understanding of dentistry through patient case studies, simulation-lab experiences, and mentorship.

• Dr. Wesley K. Nihei, DDS | Mililani, HI Dec 2025 | 16 hrs
• Observed crown fittings, extractions, fillings, general office operations, and 3D printing of crowns.
• Dr. Michael G. Ching, DDS | Honolulu, HI Dec 2025 | 8 hrs
• Observed surgical gum grafting, tooth scaling, and root planing for deep cleaning.
• Dr. Armand Kainoa Chong, DDS | Honolulu, HI Jul 2025 | 32 hrs
• Observed extractions, fillings, cleanings, denture fitting, patient care, and office management.
• Dr. Tammy Motooka, DDS | Honolulu, HI Jul 2025 | 16 hrs
• Observed braces consultations, treatment planning, brace fitting/removal, temporary anchorage device placement, and daily patient-care briefings.
• Dr. Julie Tanabe, DDS | Honolulu, HI Jun 2024 | 32 hrs
• Observed extractions, fillings, cleanings, X-rays, braces fitting, daily office management, and patient care.
• Dr. Andrew Inaba, DDS | Honolulu, HI Jul 2026 | 5 hrs
• Shadowed an endodontist during X-ray analysis, root canals, consultations, evaluations, and specialized patient care.
• Dr. Gregory Lung, DMD | Honolulu, HI Aug 2026 | 5 hrs
• Observed oral and maxillofacial surgery, including wisdom teeth and complex extractions, rechecks, and consultations.
• Dr. Dave Sumikawa, DDS | Honolulu, HI Jul 2026 | 10 hrs
• Shadowed a pediatric dentist during cleanings, fillings, and crowns for children, adolescents, and patients with special needs.
• Dr. Brent Honda, DDS | Honolulu, HI Jul 2026 | 15 hrs
• Shadowed an attending dentist in Queen's Hospital General Practice Residency, observing cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, dentures, special-needs care, and interdisciplinary treatment.

• Basic Life Support

• Drawing
• Pokemon The Card Game