Alexander K. Kahawaii
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic and Versatile Manager in all phases of direct and organizational management, developing highly effective associates/ teams and organizational processes focusing on management of human resource processes; public relations; daily operations effectiveness; facilities management; risk management and safety programs.
Experienced Manager and Instructor in the Professional Development of Associates with proven success in the most stressful and challenging assignments; selecting, managing and training staff; documenting and record keeping; establishing and monitoring productivity goals; An efficient result orientated, problem solving team player, with the ability to successfully function in a complex and high operational environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Specialist
Vutex Inc.
San Antonio, United States
11.2019 - Current
- Identified training for environmental compliance and implemented training to operations and other team members.
- Developed and executed initiatives to improve environmental knowledge and awareness.
- Released reporting and recordkeeping to meet environmental regulations.
- Tracked key compliance metrics and implemented systems to improve performance.
- Experience within environmental consulting or related field
- 40-hr HAZWOPER certification
- Regulatory program experience: SPCC, SWPPP, Air Emissions, RCRA, EPCRA
- Experience with Microsoft Office software
- Task Management and/or Project Management experience
Quality Assurance Specialist
Takumi Stamping LLC
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Overseen production floor for all quality concerns and issues
- Created multiple standardized work instruction for Quality improvement
- Created Quality boards and schedules for all departments in order to ensure better quality product and working environment
- Finished multiple investigations with solutions for all work place quality concerns
- Met critical deadlines for continuous production of Takumi Stamping LLC
- Assured continuous support and communication with Takumi Departments and its customers.
Site Supervisor
Malone Staffing Solutions
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for overseeing 130+ employees, including counseling and coaching of associates
- Responsible for managing and closing payroll on time on weekly basis
- Responsible for Orientations and Touring of site, so potential candidates will have understanding of what is to be expected
- Responsible for maintaining supplies and ensuring that it is well-stocked with proper equipment
- Responsible for maintaining proper safety measures are taken in work place
- Prepared end of month reports and status reports
Team Chief/ First Line Supervisor
DOD- US Army
06.2008 - 11.2011
- Managed health, welfare, morale and discipline of 10+ personnel
- Developed small squads and teams focusing intelligence, security, and communication
- Ensured that supervised staff members were adequately trained and cross-trained, by identifying additional training needs to achieve high working standards
- Managed day-to-day operations and logistical support for teams
- Supervised and directed over twenty+ employees, including training and development
- Inspected physical conditions of work areas, vehicles, equipment and maintenance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health And Safety
Unity College
Maine06.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other related applications)
- Attended Conventions and Seminars Topics included: Security Operations, Safety Management, Sanitation and
- Safe disposal, Labor relations, Motivation, Drug Awareness, Retention Strategies, Standards and Leadership
- Environmental Control
- Air Sampling
- Managing Disposals
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Training management program
Accomplishments
- Created a community outreach program to better support the company and the San Antonio community.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved multiple environmental concerns which led to the implementation and continued recertification of the ISO 14001:2015.
- Achieved multiple certifications by completing a multitude of results with accuracy and efficiency.
Additional Information
- MILITARY AWARDS , Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Medal, NATO Medal.
Certification
- Mobile Equipment Train the trainer certification
- MEWP Train the trainer certification
- Basic First Aid and CPR Instructor to include use of AED
- HAZWOPR 40 hour certification
- RCRA Certification
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
Vutex Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
Takumi Stamping LLC
04.2018 - 11.2019
Site Supervisor
Malone Staffing Solutions
06.2016 - 01.2017
Team Chief/ First Line Supervisor
DOD- US Army
06.2008 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health And Safety
Unity College
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