Manage operations 24/7 for federally funded senior affordable housing project located in scenic Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii where the residents consist of an ethnically diverse and culturally rich population. Create, schedule and coordinate special community events, programs and resources for residents regularly.

Responsible for generating contributed revenue directly and indirectly for the Health System using a variety of fundraising strategies. Oversee: grants management, annual giving programs, events including an annual golf tournament and walk, on-line giving and other renewable gift functions.

Manage relationships between Holy Spirit Health System and public and private foundations, federal and state government, and third-party funders. Pursue viable opportunities to raise contributed revenue directly and indirectly on behalf of Holy Spirit through grants and applications to funders.

Independent contractor providing strategic consulting for Human Resources and Non-Profits

Non-Profit Charitable Organization Executive Director• Established solid infrastructure for a start-up, neophyte non-profit whose mission was the collection of quality surplus food from hotels, restaurants and food distributors and delivering it to over 130 charitable social service agencies feeding the hungry in Hawaii.• Hired competent staff; created employee handbook & evaluation system; orchestrated the redesign of website/logo/public relations materials; reduced expenditures by 30%. • Grew the number of food donors and social service agencies served by 50%; improved the visibility and credibility of the organization through numerous public speaking engagements along with strategic relationship-building meetings and partnerships.• Wrote grants resulting in 75% increase in revenues; worked effectively with Board of Directors to create long-term strategic plan.• www.alohaharvest.org

Career Transition and Organizational Consulting CompanyIndependent Consultant• Contracted by Federated/Macy*s West to provide outplacement services to over 260 displaced former Liberty House employees. Services included resume preparation, current interviewing skills training, administering & interpreting career assessment instrument tools, internet job search training and career transition counseling.

Title Insurance and Escrow Services Company• Responsible for planning and directing all aspects of the company’s human resource policies, procedures, objectives and initiatives. Oversaw and directed the recruitment, employment, placement, orientation, compensation, benefits, as well as employee services for a culturally diverse employment force of 450+ associates located throughout the state.• Supported an 18 office regional branch network of managers and employees, located on both Oahu and the neighbor islands, with guidance and direction with regard to company policies/procedures, federal/state laws as well as career/personal development. • Collaboratively planned, directed and coordinated annual executive strategic planning retreat session. Effectively partnered with CEO and CFO to coordinate strategic planning efforts.• Reduced employee turnover from 40% to 15% by improving employee job satisfaction through the institution of career path developmental goal models, improved recruitment methods and effective team building sessions.• Facilitated the conversion of HR data to a state-of the art Windows-based HRIS system. • Consolidated the HR, compensation, employee relations, recruitment and benefits operations of two separate companies into one centralized function. Strategic partner in the successful merger of two corporations/cultures into one cohesive operating unit.• Downsized company successfully from 600+ associates to 450+ in 1995 through attrition, strategic layoffs and positive outplacement services.

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE Non-Profit Charitable Organization• Implemented capital campaign to raise over $5 million for the purchase and renovation of an 11 bedroom house to serve as a “home-away-from-home” for critically ill children and their families receiving medical care in Honolulu. Exceeded $5 million goal and established endowment.• Successfully oversaw the renovation, furnishing and staffing of this home and opened the doors to serve children and families in 1987. Served over 600 families in the first two years of operation.• Spearheaded fund-raising, public speaking, special events and public relations efforts in effective collaboration with an active Board of Directors.• Responsibilities included project supervision, financial management, vendor negotiations, program development, facilities management, staff and volunteer management and guidance.• Consistently demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills by providing a compassionate presence for families and children in need of support.