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Honolulu, HI, US

Honolulu, Hawaii, US

• Lead the development and integration of revenue-generating services (Social Enterprise Program, Culinary Business Incubator, Kunia Farm, and Hawaii Language Bank) into a cohesive ecosystem that supports immigrants.
• Delivers one-on-one business consulting services to immigrants, refugees, and underserved individuals looking to start or expand their businesses.Culinary Business Incubator (CBI)
• Provides affordable commercial kitchen rentals for immigrants and refugees to start or grow food-based businesses.
• Supports culinary entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and access to business development programs.Kunia Farm
• Offers affordable farmland to immigrants and refugees, fostering agricultural entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency.Hawaii Language Bank (HLB)
• Delivers high-quality translation and interpretation services in over 40 languages, serving government, nonprofits, and businesses.

• Mentored small business owners and founders by sharing best practices and industry knowledge gained from years of experience in the field.
• Leveraged digital tools for efficient project management, ensuring timely completion of client deliverables while maintaining a high level of quality assurance across all projects handled.
• Evaluated emerging technologies to assess their potential impact on digital strategy, staying ahead of industry trends and positioning clients for future success.
• Delivered webinars in partnership with the Hawaii Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Small Business Administration (SBA) on various topics such as customer experience and AI to empower small business owners.
• Provided leadership advice to small business owners, enabling each to find daily motivation, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
• Implemented tailored marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer engagement.

New York, US

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New York, NY, US

• Strategic Design and Management Program
• Boosted class participation rates by fostering positive and collaborative learning environment.
• Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
• Taught Financial Management, Business Models and Entrepreneurial Strategy, and Design for Social Innovation courses, providing instruction to up to 22 undergraduate students.

• Led a team in a worldwide consultancy focused on social change, creating custom digital and business strategies as an official Forbes Media partner.
• Built startup from the ground up, establishing a culture of entrepreneurial thinking and operational excellence to reimagine the consulting model.
• Drove revenue from 0 to 7 figures by launching 3 new offerings.
• Facilitated design thinking workshops with 200+ C-level leaders, academics, community leaders, and Forbes 30 Under 30s to distill customized intelligence, subject matter expertise, and foster shared commitment.
• Introduced advanced technology solutions, including AI, to cut content and report creation time by 75%.
• Keynote speaker, moderator, and conference chair representing organization at international industry conferences and events, including largest tech conferences across three continents (AI Summit/London Tech Week, LEAP.

Brooklyn, NY, US

• Design Management ProgramArts & Cultural Management Program
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students, including Web3 and innovation.
• Taught in-person Strategic Technology course to up to 25 graduate students.
• Built strong rapport with graduate students through class discussions and academic advisement with a predominantly international student base.
• Implemented assessment tools for evaluating student progress and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
• Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.

• Developed product roadmaps using design thinking for increased client revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
• Played key role in developing long-term product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with client goals and objectives.
• Assembled presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
• Utilized Figma to create wireframes and concept prototypes.
• Implemented market research projects from start to finish with focus groups, surveys, and interviews.
• Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.

New York, NY, US

• Managed complex relationships with senior executives at multi-billion-dollar institutional investors for an impact-focused private equity fund (subsidiary of Mariner Investment Group)
• Raised $20 million by integrating marketing and sales efforts
• Streamlined and defined internal processes for senior management

Nashville, TN, US

• Developed comprehensive retirement planning strategies to help clients maximize retirement savings.
• Continuously monitored client portfolios and made adjustments as needed to maintain alignment with changing financial goals.
• Optimized asset allocation across multiple accounts for enhanced performance while adhering to each client’s unique risk profile.

Msc, Technology Management

Msc, Strategic Design And Management

Bba, Finance, International Business, Economics, With Honors

Education record