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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• Manage all technology devices and software used by students and staff (iPads, MacBooks, Chromebooks, desktops, Apple TV, Chromecast and audio equipment).
• Consult with and advise administration on processes and related software.
• Manage website and social media account content as well as internal and external communications.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• Managed IT and infrastructure projects that included multiple vendors from different industries.
• Oversaw 4 large data storage migrations to newer technology that resulted in faster data transfers and accessibility.
• Managed an office design and build out that included moving 70 employees to a more collaborative environment.
• Within 2 weeks, designed and completed a plan to allow employees to work from home during the COVID shutdown that allowed our businesses to continue to operate and ensured endpoint and edge device security.
• Moved the physical servers to a Microsoft Azure Cloud computing and storage solution which allows more flexibility for employees.
• Transitioned a physical VOIP phone system to the Microsoft 365 Teams Voice platform resulting in a $17,000 annual savings.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• Promoted from Assistant Creative Services Director to Director, managing the design staff to provide a suite of creative services to 9 departments.
• Developed and implemented hardware/software solutions and operational procedures that support the editorial, creative and sales departments’ initiatives.
• Oversaw, administered and maintained Apple/PC computers, large and small format printers and general IT support.
• Wrote protocol for naming conventions and storage organization.
• Trained new and current employees on systems/procedures.
• Assisted in organization wide technology based solution planning and implementation with parent company (aio) Chief Technology Officer and IT partner Pacxa.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• Art directed and produced Hawaii Business magazine.
• Assisted in the day to day management of the creative department that included 11 designers and 1 photographer.
• Oversaw and maintained the department equipment in conjunction with the IT Department.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• Art directed and produced Hawaii Home + Remodeling magazine including advertisements.
• Oversaw and maintained the creative department equipment in conjunction with the IT department.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• General business operations that included sales presentations, production estimates and self promotions.
• Serviced print/multimedia related clients.
• Maintained Apple computer hardware.

Ba, Advertising

Activities and Societies: Alpha Beta Chi, AMA, AIGAReturned to UHM and completed the Graphic Design Program

Education record

• Attended grades 7-12