Mikaele Pitolo, MBA

Mikaele Pitolo, MBA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    IT professional and recent MBA graduate open to new opportunities

  • Education

    • American Military University

      2015 - 2016
      Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    • Hallmark University

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General 4.0
    • Hallmark University

      2017 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS Cyber Security 4.0 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Chi Beta Alpha (XBA)

  • Experience

    • Waianae High School

      Jan 2006 - Mar 2008
      Music Advisor

      • Created and executed a business plan and mentored 12 students to produce a full-length studio album for sale on iTunes; raised much-needed funds for the music program • Taught 20 students per semester and led the school’s audio production program

    • Wholesale Financial Group

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
      Senior Loan Executive

      • Refinanced more than 10 home loans and generated $2.5 million dollars in company business• Worked with 100 lenders to find the best rates for clients; counseled clients throughout the process• Mentored three employees and helped them advance to senior loan officer position

    • Costco Wholesale

      Jan 2009 - May 2023

      • Helped grow store revenue by identifying and merchandising products with highest potential sales based on customer demographics • Developed systems and procedures to increase team efficiency, bringing section to a 100% safety rate and allowing for more time and productivity• Cross-trained as cashier, auditor and stand-up mechanical pallet jack operator• Over 10 years of inventory auditing experience

      • Merchandiser

        Aug 2016 - May 2023
      • Merchandiser

        Jan 2009 - Aug 2016
    • US Army

      Mar 2013 - Aug 2016
      Intelligence Analyst, Supervisor

      • Used real-time data to evaluate and identify threats to help senior leaders maintain command and control of air defense assets; maintain security of $10 million of U.S. Army equipment • Directed defense design planning for countries in the Middle East• Directly responsible for 20 team members; delivered 100 percent success rates for weapons qualification, physical fitness tests, and job-oriented exams• Proactively developed succession planning; cross-trained multiple soldiers from different backgrounds to operate successfully as a certified Early Warning Systems Operator • Created a system to more effectively track personnel and sensitive items, which led to theater-wide standard in deployment operations Show less

    • United States Department of Defense

      Feb 2023 - now
      Employee
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CompTIA A+ (220-901) Cert Prep: 3 Peripherals and Building a PC

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mikaele Pitolo, MBA
      Army Commendation Medal (2-time awardee) U.S. Army Sep 2015 The Army Commendation Medal was awarded to Mikaele Pitolo for his meritorious service as a Tactical Planner in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His exemplary performance contributed immensely to the combat readiness of his organization, and his dedication to his profession were in keeping with the highest traditions of Military service.
    • Awarded to Mikaele Pitolo, MBA
      Fort Hood Hero U.S. Army, Fort Hood Sep 2015 Mikaele was awarded as the "Hood Hero" for the month of September 2015 for attending Live Oak Ridge Middle School in Killeen, Texas to help mentor youth and provide help during his time off. Mr. Pitolo is a huge supporter of great causes, and loves to lend a hand in support of making a better future by helping to build the leaders of tomorrow.
    • Awarded to Mikaele Pitolo, MBA
      Commandant's List, Warriors' Leadership Course U.S. Army, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Jul 2015 Mikaele endured a month of strenuous testing and training with over 150 other peers to emerge as one of the top 10% in his graduating class. His leadership, job proficiency and overall willingness to learn was recognized in being honored as a graduate on the Commandant's List for Warriors' Leadership Course.
    • Awarded to Mikaele Pitolo, MBA
      Army Achievement Medal (3-time awardee) U.S. Army Apr 2014 In support of operations and training for annual evaluations from the head of the division, history was made as Mikaele Pitolo helped his organization to achieve a success within its first testing. Mikaele also helped the unit achieve a 100% success rate in their first field exercise by training outside of his specialty, and ensuring that a multi-million dollar military vehicle was properly maintained and running in extreme conditions.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Youth Mentor

      Issued by Live Oak Ridge Middle School on Dec 2015
      Live Oak Ridge Middle SchoolAssociated with Mikaele Pitolo, MBA