Kenny Okada

Kenny Okada

English Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Hospitality Manager

  • Education

    • Shenzhen University

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate of Completion Chinese Language

      One semester of Chinese language study.

    • University of Oregon

      2012 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Chinese Language, Business Minor
    • Santa Monica College

      2009 - 2011
      Associate of Arts (A.A.) General Studies
  • Experience

    • The Center for Teaching & Learning in China

      Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
      English Teacher

      • Facilitated a fun, learning atmosphere for 2000+ students per semester.• Utilized Powerpoint to create weekly lesson plans in English and Mandarin.• Coordinated and scheduled weekly tutoring sessions with students and staff.• Represented the teaching staff as the leader of the English Speech Competition.• Marketed the English Club to get kids to become more active and engaged students.

    • BLAK Fintech

      Jan 2017 - Oct 2017
      Full Stack Developer

      • Delivered to the client the primary UI/UX features by designing the site’s layout and managing the front-end team’s progress and efficiency.• Simplified the AngularJS components to incorporate automatic AJAX multiplexing to minimize network latency and to be used by other front-end developers.• Successfully integrated and customized the site’s Bootstrap implementation to the client’s needs.

    • ECL Software

      Nov 2017 - Mar 2022
      Software Programmer

      • Assists in the development and debugging of the company’s construction management software in FileMaker 18.• Integrated Google Maps and the AerisWeather overlay into the software for clients to proactively see an overview of all active projects and loans.• Solved a specific document management issue by adding the Zoho Office Integrator to view files without downloading.• Created unique login and landing pages in HTML/CSS for each client to sign into their own FileMaker solution.• Selected as a speaker at the company’s User Conference to inform clients on newly integrated software and features. Show less

    • Topgolf

      Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

      • Perform operational duties to deliver best-in-class service to guests and coach associates to better develop the team.• Uphold operating procedures, service, and safety standards during opening/closing shifts.• Assisted the department head manager with inventory management. • Provided excellent service to guests while leading and developing the golf services team as a shift lead.

      • Team Lead Manager

        May 2022 - Aug 2022
      • Golf Services Associate

        Mar 2022 - May 2022
    • Pizzana

      Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
      Restaurant Manager
    • Topgolf

      May 2023 - now
      Hospitality Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Coach

      Issued by 80/20 Basketball Camp on Aug 2010
      80/20 Basketball CampAssociated with Kenny Okada
    • Volunteer Teacher

      Issued by Cross-Cultural Solutions on Jun 2009
      Cross-Cultural SolutionsAssociated with Kenny Okada
    • Volunteer Interpreter

      Issued by Los Angeles County Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center on Jun 2014
      Los Angeles County Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation CenterAssociated with Kenny Okada
    • Teacher's Assistant

      Issued by 186th Street Elementary School on Jun 2014
      186th Street Elementary SchoolAssociated with Kenny Okada
    • Teacher's Assistant

      Issued by Vistamar School on Oct 2009
      Vistamar SchoolAssociated with Kenny Okada
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Tzu Chi Foundation on Sept 2009
      Tzu Chi FoundationAssociated with Kenny Okada
    • Mentor

      Issued by Readers Are Leaders on Jan 2006
      Readers Are LeadersAssociated with Kenny Okada