James Oda

Experience

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  Longs Drugs

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2001

  Pharmacy Technician

  • Stocking of Pharmacy and Photo shelves, cashiering, and customer service.• Intake and processing of customer medical prescriptions• Assembly of proper prescription for Pharmacist verification• Verification of prescription label and containers• Verification of first refills for Pharmacist approval• Maintaining efficient workflow for retail pharmacy• Manage third party billings, discrepancies, Medicare cases• Advocate for patients in third party billing disputes• General assistance per customer requests• Trained in film processing, reprints, and knowledge of general photographic techniques• Extensive background and training in electronic equipment• Coordinate Pharmacy Over-The-Counter Buying Committee meetings• Primary buyer for RX-OTC items• Select items for local RX-OTC advertisement• Train new staff as necessary Show less

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  TRIO Upward Bound Programs - Leeward Community College

  Sept 1993 - Dec 2004

  Academic Specialist

  • Coordinate the development of individual academic plans for students• Oversee the administration of appropriate diagnostic and standardized tests• Recruits, trains and supervises personnel to implement IAP’s and assisting as required• Regularly evaluate the methods and activities used to determine the project’s effectiveness• Assist the Director with the completion of Annual Performance Report to the US Dept. of Ed.• Coordinate efforts to track former participants and their progress• Supervise and train residential summer staff while residing in student housing• Works with staff to continually review and evaluate program performance• Maintains regular contact to monitors student’s academic performance• Conduct or coordinates workshops on college admissions, SAT preparation, learning methods, study skills, note taking, financial aid, scholarships, etc.• Conduct or coordinate college campus tours (local and mainland)• Serve as financial aid resource for the program• Oversee and teach basic and specialized classes in learning skills, reading, writing, literature, math, science and foreign language requirements at target schools. • Coordinate and document efforts with other Guidance Advisors on improving student performance in accordance with program objectives• Coordinate and conduct recruitment presentations at target schools• Conduct interviews with students and parents and other meetings as necessary• Develop and administer student assessment of the program • Provide conferences with students and parents on a one-to-one basis to discuss achievement test results and academic progression• Meet with student’s counselors to review student’s progress, attendance and performance• Evaluate and assess student’s progress while providing follow-up advising/activities• Advise students on issues of a more personal nature, such as morals and ethics, personal interaction, leadership development and personal matters Show less

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  Waipahu Community School for Adults

  Jun 1999 - Jun 2011

  Adult Education Teacher

  • Teach Competency Based High School Diploma Program (CB) classes• Conduct classes on using Community Resources (telephone, internet, library, etc.), working towards Occupational Knowledge (resumes, careers, skills, etc.), personal Health (diet, chronic diseases, hygiene, etc.), knowledge of Consumer Economics (comparison shopping, budgeting, consumer rights, etc.), and knowing Government and Law (US Constitution, branches and levels of government, services, etc.)• Conduct portions of CB teacher training Show less

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  Mililani Middle School

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Math Teacher

  • Teach basic eighth grade mathematics in basic concepts of Geometry, statistical analysis, order of operations, and other basic algebraic concepts• Assess mathematical skills of students according to Hawaii Content and Performance Standards• Work with team of teachers in multi-track system to ensure learning for all students• Teach Algebra 1, including working with polynomials, solving inequalities, etc.

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  Mililani High School

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2011

  Driver Education Instructor

  • Teach basic concepts of safe driving skills, eye-hand coordination, vehicle handling skills, basic ADTSEA Curriculum• Teach basic road handling techniques for the Behind-The-Wheel portion of the ADTSEA Curriculum, AAA Teen driver concepts

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  Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

  Dec 2006 - Mar 2007

  Educational Specialist II

  • Oversee Native Hawaiian Education Act grants• Establish scholarship and stipend program for Waianae Health Academy (WHA)• Conduct staff training on college admissions and financial aid• Assist students with questions and applications for various WHA programs• Update and revise brochures for the Academy

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  Leeward Community College

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2012

  Director, TRIO Upward Bound Programs

  • Responsible for all aspects of coordinating a Federal grant, compliance with EDGAR, OMB circulars, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, University of Hawaii and State of Hawaii Department of Education regulations; annual budgets of over $750,000• Coordinate all efforts for planning and directing a college preparatory program, including advising, academic enrichment, and college/career exploration• Coordinate recruiting efforts at target schools and with other TRIO Programs achieving project goals every year• Complete Annual Performance Reports, reflecting Program performance and attainment of all project objectives• Participate in various TRIO Trainings, Financial Aid, and others including CAS Standards on a regular basis• Interview, hire, and train advisors, staff, instructors, tutors, summer, and office staff• Consistent evaluation and adaption of services to meet grant objectives• Coordination of recruiting, interviews, and selection efforts of students from low-income, first generation backgrounds from target schools and throughout the community• Provide financial literacy workshops, and help with scholarships and the FAFSA as needed• Coordinate efforts to set up and maintain work-study programs, internships, and mentorships for STEM and other fields with on-campus and off-campus entities• Established Annual Hawaii TRIO Day, celebrating the accomplishments of TRIO Programs throughout the State of Hawaii, recognized by the State House of Representative, State Senate, Governor, and the Mayor of Honolulu• Established TRIO Upward Bound Alumni Association which works towards providing student scholarships on an annual basis• Established TRIO Upward Bound Student Council, which collaborates with staff on planning and implementing of activities to ensure student involvement• Conduct continual evaluation of program services, staff performance, and student achievement, making adjustments as needed to improve program performance Show less

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  Marketing Innovators LLC dba 6 Pillars Marketing

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2020

  Chief Financial Officer

  • Review invoices, payments, and other finances• Oversee billing and collections• Oversee company operations, cash flow, medical coverage• Oversee all operations of multi-faceted marketing and event planning company• Prepare, update, and analyze budgets for all divisions• Coordinate payroll; process payments and disbursements• Coordinate and assist with major concert events• Create, negotiate, and implement contracts for mobile video game parties• Evaluate past events; work with staff to implement suggested revisions Show less

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  Private residence

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2017

  Home Healthcare Provider

  • Provide daily healthcare needs for geriatric Alzheimer patient• Monitor daily vital signs and blood glucose levels• Provide physical and occupational therapy exercises• Provide daily living arrangements, including personal hygiene, administration of medication, and feeding of patient• Provide daily cleaning and dressing of wounds as needed• Regular cleaning and sanitizing of living quarters

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  Kamehameha Schools

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Overnight Dorm Attendant (Residential Assistant), Ho’omakai’ka’i Explorations Program

  • Regularly check on dormitory grounds to ensure students were in their room and monitor the exterior for any problems• Lock and unlock entrances at the beginning and end of each shift• Counsel and report any students up and around after lights out each night.

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  Care Chiropractic LLC

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

  Office Adminstrator

  • Handle all Human Resources and employment issues• Filed all General Excise Tax forms, Labor Tax forms, and Federal tax forms• Assist with filing of medical claim forms as needed• Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local tax codes, ordinances, and labor related issues• Maintain and update website, Facebook page, Instagram account, Google and Yelp pages

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  CVS Health

  May 2020 - now

  • Perform Pharmacy pick-up responsibilities for customers picking up prescriptions• Assist with prescription production• Assist with prescription drop off and resolve third party billing problems• Assist with immunization check-ins• Handle prescription pick-up and drop off at the drive-thru window• Assist customers with prescription and OTC questions• Answer customer questions on the phone; set up Readyfill and ScriptSync• Stocking of shelves for the pharmacy over-the-counter items• Provide excellent customer service at all times Show less • Perform Pharmacy pick-up responsibilities for customers picking up prescriptions• Assist with prescription production• Assist with prescription drop off and resolve third party billing problems• Assist with immunization check-ins• Handle prescription pick-up and drop off at the drive-thru window• Assist customers with prescription and OTC questions• Answer customer questions on the phone; set up Readyfill and ScriptSync• Stocking of shelves for the pharmacy over-the-counter items• Provide excellent customer service at all times Show less

  • Pharmacy Technician

    May 2021 - now

  • Store Associate

    May 2020 - Apr 2021
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  University of Hawaii Community Colleges

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

  Hana Career Pathways Island Coordinator

  • Island Coordinator for the Hana Careers Pathways, Hawaii's Reimagine Workforce Preparation Grant• Work with applicants on registration and prerequisites for short-term classes with the intention of getting students into or back into the workforce• Respond to applicant emails; update prerequisites; update notes in applicant files• Review and update applicants in waitlist category• Review duplicate and new applications as needed; update as appropriate• Attend weekly staff meetings• Generate/update upcoming HCP course applicant listing• Sent email reminders to class group to submit documents if needed• Work with the front office to check progress of class (ensure minimum number to start conduct class)• Interview students to determine best fit for internships/work arrangements• Conduct class meeting at least one week prior to start date• Follow up with awardees and OCEWD Office on employment outcomes• Provide wrap-around services to targeted students Show less