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Work Experience
Sustainable Goods Startup | Remote & Hawaii
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Co-Founder & Manager | 2022 – Present
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Co-founded and scaled a small business focused on eco-conscious packaging and supply solutions
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Managed international partnerships, logistics, procurement, and B2B account relationships
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Built the company’s website and created digital content to expand visibility and online engagement
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Implemented financial systems to streamline operations and improve reporting
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Led outreach and client onboarding, emphasizing mission-driven service and long-term retention
State Health Department | Public Services Division
Administrative & Communications Assistant | 2020 – 2021
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Helped connect underserved communities with accessible state-funded health programs
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Created promotional materials and ran targeted outreach to raise awareness of public resources
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Scheduled and facilitated internal meetings to support project coordination
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Contributed to social media strategy and execution to improve public health messaging
Nonprofit Advocacy Organization | Hawaii Region
Communications Intern | 2019
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Created multimedia content including video, social media posts, and blog copy for community outreach
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Supported digital campaigns aimed at older adults in the region, aligning with nonprofit health and wellness goals
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Assisted in promoting public-facing events, building community awareness, and driving program engagement
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Analyzed engagement metrics to optimize future outreach strategies
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Independent Restaurant | Hospitality & Management
Assistant Manager | 2017 – 2019
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Supervised a team of 10+ employees, overseeing scheduling, payroll, and daily operations
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Boosted customer retention through hands-on service and community relationship-building
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Designed and managed digital marketing campaigns across social media and Google Ads
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Developed training protocols to ensure consistency and team growth
Education
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MBA (2024)
Graduate Business School – Miami, FL
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BA in Communication (2020)
Public Research University – Honolulu, HI
Skills &
Expertise
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Narrative Writing & Storyboarding
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Proposal & Sales Content Development
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UX Thinking & Research Synthesis
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Digital Marketing & Behavioral Insights
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Web Copywriting & Information Architecture
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Brand Voice Development & Editorial Guidelines
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Cross-Functional Collaboration & Creative Alignment
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Strategic Planning & Content Execution
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Client Engagement & Stakeholder Communication
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Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)
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Content Repositories & Knowledge Management Systems
Project &
Freelance Work
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UX Insight Brief – Web Conversion Strategy
Freelance analysis of a company’s e-commerce site and user behavior data. Delivered strategic recommendations for reducing friction and improving site functionality, with an emphasis on conversion optimization and scalable UX improvements. -
Book Project (in progress)
A narrative-driven book centered on identity, resilience, and behavioral observation. Weaves personal story with reflective insight, structured around themes of survival, creativity, and internal logic. Writing samples available upon request.