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Desiree Hikuroa
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Female
member since Apr 10 2016
American
My skills
Summary of Qualifications
§ Communications professional with a consistent, proven track record of success and achievement.
§ Excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to resolve conflict with others.
§ Excellent experience with customer service in retail, health care, hospitality, and professional services.
§ Outstanding ability to prioritize tasks and pay attention to detail.
Languages Spoken
Spanish (Medium)Full CV / Resume
Desiree Hikuroa
84-1000 Alahele Street, Waianae, HI 96792 808-745-6739
Summary of Qualifications
§ Communications professional with a consistent, proven track record of success and achievement.
§ Excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to resolve conflict with others.
§ Excellent experience with customer service in retail, health care, hospitality, and professional services.
§ Outstanding ability to prioritize tasks and pay attention to detail.
Work History
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
Development Director Nov. 2016 - present
§ Research and develop grants to secure funding for current and future activities.
§ Serve as a liaison between the Health Center and external organizations to develop partnerships.
§ Oversee content materials for direct mail appeals, gift recognition, publicity and marketing.
HL Legacy, LLC Dec. 2010-Sept. 2016
Co-Founder, Real Estate Investor and Property Manager
§ Advertised and conducted showings of vacant properties to tenants and secured signed lease agreements.
§ Resolved issues with the tenants, including electrical outages, neighbor complaints, etc.
§ Raised funds from prospects to invest in real property holdings.
ViSalus Dec. 2011 –Jun 2013
Ambassador, Independent Distributor
§ Led a team of approximay 100 independent distributors to achieve their financial and health goals.
§ Direct customer care and issue resolution regarding the retail sales of health products.
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Dec. 2004-Feb. 2011
Director of Communications (Nov. 2009-Feb. 2011)
§ Supported the board members and Executive Vice President for a large non-profit health center.
§ Supervised a graphic designer to create logos, advertisements, and a five-year financial report.
§ Direct customer and customer service resolution with the general public.
Marketing Communications Specialist (Feb. 2008-Nov. 2009)
§ Promoted events via press releases and submitted articles to local news outlets, including print and evision.
§ Launched a local farmers’ market and other events to help promote the organization’s mission.
Health Education Marketing Specialist (Jan. 2007-Feb. 2008)
§ Managed and implemented goals and objectives in place-based cultural projects within native Hawaiian communities.
§ Developing curriculum and activities to educate patients about cultural practices related to health and wellness.
§ Program Manager (Dec. 2004-Feb. 2006)
§ Drafted grants and managed educational programs with the goal of improving the health of our patients.
§ Documented and submitted progress reports to meet grant requirements.
Education
Master of Arts (MA), Communications (May 2004)Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology (Aug. 2001), University of Hawaii
Community Leadership
E Ala Voyaging Society April - present
Board Member
Senator Maile Shimabukuro’s Campaign May 2002-present
Volunteer
§ Received and documented donations at political events.
§ Posted signage and participated in roadside sign-waving.
§ Donated items to the silent auction as well as food and beverages for political fundraisers.
Rell Sunn Educational Fund Jun. 2016-present
Volunteer
§ Sold merchandise to raise funds for an organization that focuses on sportsmanship, juvenile delinquency and breast cancer.
§ Assist with grant writing and represent the organization at community events.
Wilderness Volunteers July 2016
Volunteer
§ Collaborated with the Department of Forestry to identify and remove invasive species from remote islands in Alaska.
References
Senator Maile Shimabukuro : 808-349-3075 :
Rufus Kimura, Owner, NVS Aquatics : 808-728-8806 :
Joyce O’brien, Executive Vice President, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center : 808-697-3567 :
About Me
Aloha,
My name is Desiree and I was born and raised in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. My father is the second generation of Japanese immigrants brought to Hawaii to work on the pineapple fields. My mother is from California and has been in the Department of Education for over 35 years. I was raised in the countryside of Oahu near world famous beaches. My aunty was the renowned longboard champion and called the "Queen of Makaha." She taught me ocean and environmental values - so alot of passion is for environmental wellness and preservation. I enjoy any and all water sports, but primarily diving and surfing. I am also fond of hiking and have was an extreme hiker for 3 years. I've volunteered for Wilderness Volunteers to remove invasive species in Alaska and also serve on the board of E Ala Voyaging Academy - a floating vessel used to train young students to navigate the oceans and sail. My general outlook on life is to live as though you have just one shot in life - always pursuing your dreams and following your passion. My motto is - the ocean is my happy place, the world is my playground.
