Daniel Dinell Email & Phone Number

Honolulu, Hi, Us

Elected to the Board and voted in as President, the top executive officer to lead Trees for Honolulu's Future. Working toward achieving the organization's vision of a tree-filled Honolulu and all the myriad benefits trees bring. Notable impact include:- stood up office, set policies, implementing strategic plan, including launching of several community initiatives, two of which have resulted in invitations to speak at national conferences.- increased the organization’s budget 10x, including securing foundation grant funding, and launching the organization's first annual fund drive, with each year since bettering the prior.- increased brand awareness through traditional and social media outreach as well as revamped website that resulted in generating more volunteers and donors, increased engagement, and a annual doubling of unique visitors and page views.

Honolulu, Hi, Us

First Executive Director to initiate implementation of the organization's strategic plan. Responsible to further the mission by:- Educating residents on the multiple benefits of trees; - Facilitating the planning, planting, and maintenance of trees in a sustainable urban forest; and - Coordinating and reinforcing the tree-planting and maintenance endeavors of public, private, and nonprofit entities.

Hawaii, Honolulu, Us

Responsible for all facets of the largest roaster of Kona coffee in the world and leading supplier of coffee to the Hawaii's hotels, restaurants, and retail stores. Brands include Lion Coffee, Royal Kona Coffee, Royal Hawaiian Coffee, and Hawaiian Islands Tea.During tenure, achieved record sales, and set solid foundation for the future. Key accomplishments include:- Financial: grew online coffee business by 30% year-over-year, doubling this channel’s share of overall company revenue in 3 years; secured multiple multi-million-dollar coffee contracts, including three-year agreement with Hawaiian Airlines.- Physical: invested in new equipment, passed every third-party food safety audit, addressed long latent issues/challenges.- Cultural: built team based on shared values, validated by team member survey results with 25 percentage points positive swing in key areas.- Brand: refreshed iconic Lion Coffee logo/packaging, resulted in increased sales and a 7 percentage point increase in brand awareness 6 months after introduction; voted #1 Best Local Coffee multiple years running; selected not once, but twice by Uniqlo as part of its global brands campaign; awarded the 111 Award for Best Coffee by the Japan Hawaii Travel Association.

Orlando, Fl, Us

Responsible for developing, directing and leading strategic objectives for Marketing business initiatives as well as Development (identifying, securing and introducing new product) throughout the Asia Pacific region. Oversees functional areas relating to research and analysis; evaluation of acquisition and integration of new products; creative services/marketing communication; emerging markets; customer relationship management, and marketing programs, including travel agency/services and call centers.

Orlando, Fl, Us

In charge of Hilton Grand Vacations largest distribution center including all marketing, sales and support services. Capped off 2012 with the highest sales volume ever achieved by the site.

Orlando, Fl, Us

Responsibility for all Hilton Grand Vacations sales and marketing activity in the Japan market. Added marketing and sales capacity; drove the area to its highest sales results then to date.

Orlando, Fl, Us

Supported the company’s growth and expansion in the Asia-Pacific region through: 1) strategic alliances, 2) greater integration with Hilton Hotels, and 3) business affiliations and product enhancements. Worked with the regional leadership team to ensure that the structure and function of the organization is consistent with the company’s growth, expansion and performance goals. Oversaw capital improvement projects and expenditures within the region, and represented the Executive Vice President in matters relating to the acquisition, construction or renovation of resort product within the region as well as with the corporate office on information technology issues.

Chief Executive Officer of semi-autonomous State of Hawaii redevelopment agency charged with planning, regulation, and infrastructure development of designated districts throughout Hawaii. Worked with an 18-member Board of Directors to ensure that strategies are developed, resources marshaled, and programs implemented. Oversaw operations encompassing planning, engineering, administrative and asset management sections; responsible for external affairs including legislative, public outreach, media and community relations; and accountable for all aspects of the agency including measures of effectiveness, fostering teamwork and maintaining highest ethical standards. Promoted “live, work, play” concept for Kaka‘ako redevelopment district, resulted in $500+ million of private sector projects, construction of hundreds of affordable rental and for-sale residential units, and addition of 2 acres of urban park space.

Progressive promotions culminated as Chief of Staff to the Hotel Division President. Responsible for preparing Board of Directors presentations; facilitating quarterly Operating Committee meetings of senior officers and directing follow-up on resulting action items; managing budgets; planning annual system conferences; approving press releases and system-wide communiqués.

Graduate Research Student, International Relations

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science