Kim Coco Iwamoto, Campaign for State House, Honolulu, HI
Recycle Hawai‘i, Hilo, HI
Pono Hawai’i Initiative
Honolulu HI
Grand Hyatt Kaua'i
Poipu HI
Na Pali Pirates
Kekaha, HI
Canoe Hale
Kahului, HI
Hawaii Ecotourism Association
Wailua, HI
Wailua Spirit Yoga
Wailua, HI
Hawaiian Mermaid Adventures
Kihei, HI
Barca 4 Mayor
Hanalei, HI
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
B.A. Graphic Design
May 2009 Deans List
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer June 2005 – PRESENT
KAILUA, HI
Personal branding, logos, print text layout, photo editing, focused on small business and non-profits.
Reclaiming Democracy Program Director August 2024 – PRESENT
Kuleana Academy Program Manager January 2016 – PRESENT
HAWAI’I ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESSIVE ACTION | KAPA’A, HI
Program manager for state-wide leadership development and campaign training program. Organized program logistics, curriculum, recruited participants and trainers, marketing, and execution.
Art Director /Office Manager Nov 2017 – PRESENT
KAILUA, HI
Kamanu Composites LLC
Social Media Manager May 2017 – Sept 2018
KEKAHA, HI
Social Media Manager for Na Pali Experience and Na Pali Pirates in Kekaha, HI.
Call Center Operations Manager October – November 2016
MERRIMAN-RIVER GROUP | WASHINGTON, DC
3rd party staff for diverse million member organization during a special project event. Ensure members received accurate information and appropriate support related to member participation. Oversaw high-volume call center with a staff of16 operators providing support in 3 languages. Coordinated IT set up and troubleshooting.
Marketing Manager January 2014 – Sept 2016
Marketing Coordinator September 2011 – January 2014
GRAND HYATT KAUAI | POIPU, HI
Lead in-house Graphic Designer for Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i and Hyatt Resorts in Hawai‘i. Manager of Business Center; Works under Sales & Marketing Division with every hotel department. Executes from design to print all public area marketing, in-room marketing, menus for eight restaurants and lounges. Manager of Quarter, Q4, 2015. Serves on Team Imua, Green Team, Community Pillar.
Oversaw re-branding of Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i logo, updating of all hotel collateral per Hyatt corporate standards. Managed hotel website and online listings for property and restaurants. Assisted with social media marketing efforts at hotel.
Social Media / Business Development Coordinator September 2009– June 2011
LUNCH.COM | EL SEGUNDO, CA
Executed organic and paid media marketing campaigns. Online community manager and intern coordinator. In-house graphic design, including site badges, print collateral for conferences, online photo editor. Ambassador for SXSWi and BlogWorld.
Summer intern Summer 2009
LOOMIS ISC MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS | HONOLULU, HI
Performed social media market research for clients and collaborated to implement marketing initiatives. Worked as assistant designer in Art Dept.
Chair of Communications September 2008 – May 2009
Director of Marketing Development September 2007 – May 2008
ASLMU, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY | LOS ANGELES, CA
Created and curated public relations, advertising, print, and online media for the university’s student government and community relations.
Education/Community Intern Summer 2008
SANTA MONICA MUSEUM OF ART | LOS ANGELES, CA
Worked on LASUD program, community events and social media outreach.
Design Editor September 2005 – Oct 2007
LOS ANGELES LOYOLAN, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY | LOS ANGELES, CA
Design editor for bi-weekly student run newspaper,