I collaborate closely with a diverse range of partners, including public agencies, lenders, investors, and nonprofits, to secure funding and long-term support for our developments.

• Funding application management and strategy• Project feasibility and proforma development• Development waivers and tax abatement• Project closeout and compliance

Oversaw public engagement and communication initiatives for a variety of highway construction and maintenance projects across Region 1.Devised strategic plans, crafted compelling narratives, and generated informative resources to keep the public well-informed about forthcoming highway construction and maintenance projects.Participated in local events to foster interaction and share valuable information with community members, addressing inquiries and alleviating concerns related to highway development and maintenance initiatives.Efficiently addressed and resolved transportation project queries from the public, ensuring transparency and fostering trust.

Conducted comprehensive legislative analysis and formulated policy recommendations for transportation legislation, contributing to the development of effective and sustainable transportation solutions.Reviewed and assessed existing and proposed legislation, examining the potential impact on transportation systems and infrastructure. Identified areas of opportunity and improvement to better address the evolving needs of the transportation sector.Collaborated with stakeholders, including policymakers, industry experts, and community representatives, to gather insights and perspectives that informed the policy recommendation process.

Effectively executed marketing and outreach initiatives to boost public cognizance, with a focus on enhancing social media visibility through strategic engagement with agency partners and promoting new affordable housing developments.Spearheaded comprehensive public awareness efforts for mortgage assistance programs, encompassing all facets from conception to implementation.Crafted compelling press releases with high news value and adeptly addressed media inquiries on behalf of the organization.Conceptualized and refined internal and external communication materials, including fact sheets, newsletters, and website content, to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.Generated dynamic and captivating content for social media platforms, fostering active engagement and broadening the organization's digital reach.Devised informative presentations and fact sheets tailored for legislative audiences, demonstrating the impact and relevance of our initiatives.Diligently monitored and analyzed key legislation, providing valuable insights to inform organizational strategies and responses.

Facilitated medical and dental benefits education sessions at multiple regional offices throughout the state.Managed over 1,000 personnel transactions within a comprehensive human resources database system.Efficiently handled open enrollment and mid-year healthcare benefit updates in a statewide database.Oversaw HRIS database by managing tables, forms, and queries to ensure accurate information storage.Developed and sustained organizational charts for the agency to promote clear communication and structure.

Assisted with all aspects of the recruitment process for more than 100 seasonal wildland fire fighting positions.

Provided strategic counseling and government affairs services for clients on public policy issues involving county councils and the State of Hawaii Legislature.

Provided legislative support to the Vice President of the Hawaii Senate, including representation at community board meetings.Worked with a coalition of key community leaders to prevent the demolition of 63 low-income housing units located at Kalihi Valley Homes.