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Christian Arakaki

Bury St Edmunds

Summary

With nearly a decade of work experience, Christian has expanded his breath and depth of skills in leadership, mentorship, and team-building!

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Section Commander

United States Air Force, USAF
09.2023 - Current
  • A section commander is the Force Support Officer advisor to a commander and the leadership of an organization’s personnel and administrative programs.
  • The section commander of a unit reports directly to the commander, and leads the administrative arm of the unit.
  • Section commanders are responsible for ensuring that programs within their scope are properly executed, thus taking care of the Airmen and ultimately the mission.
  • Programs overseen can range from Administration, Education and Training, Unit Deployment, Financial Management, Unit Program Coordinators among other plethora's of Commander Programs

Youth Group Leader

Kama'aina Kids
10.2017 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games into group sessions.
  • Cultivated strong communication among group members through team-building exercises and open discussions.
  • Assisted in developing a comprehensive curriculum for the youth program, promoting social skills and personal growth.
  • Promoted positive peer relationships within the group via icebreakers, collaborative projects, and small-group discussions centered around core values.
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies when necessary, addressing any issues or concerns among group members promptly and effectively.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Department Of Education (Hawaii)
08.2017 - 09.2023
  • Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
  • Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.

Theatre Usher, Cashier, and Cleaner

Consolidated Theatres
10.2015 - 12.2017
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from guests about upcoming shows or general theatre information.
  • Aided in crowd control efforts, ensuring efficient entry and exit procedures were followed by all attendees.
  • Maintained cleanliness throughout the venue by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces, and removing trash after each performance.
  • Trained new employees with hands on training on an array of tasks from money handling, inventory management, customer service skills, and cleaning standard's

Education

Bachelor of Arts - German

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu HI
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu HI
12.2021

Skills

  • Weapons Handling
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Operational/Tactical planning
  • Task Delegation
  • Program Development
  • International & National Hiring

Languages

English
Native language
German
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Section Commander

United States Air Force, USAF
09.2023 - Current

Youth Group Leader

Kama'aina Kids
10.2017 - 09.2023

Paraeducator, Special Education

Department Of Education (Hawaii)
08.2017 - 09.2023

Theatre Usher, Cashier, and Cleaner

Consolidated Theatres
10.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - German

University of Hawaii At Manoa

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Kapiolani Community College
Christian Arakaki