Kacie Tagawa

Experience

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  DECA Inc.

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2020

  Historian - Waiākea High School Chapter

  • Helped plan events and activities • Created a yearly scrapbook including all club activities • Managed social media page by uploading photos and updates• Work closely with other officers and advisors

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  Waiakea High School

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Run/Walk for a Cause Co-Chairperson

  • Worked with other co-chairs, community members, and coaches to plan an event that raises funds for a deserving member of our community (2019) and programs and activities of the Waiakea Complex (2020)• Reached out to the community through flyers, emails, and word of mouth• Planned a 5K and 1.5mi fun run/walk and activities/games for children• Recruited a committee to plan and help with day of activities• Worked and organized registration

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  Big Island Toyota, Inc.

  Oct 2020 - May 2021

  Marketing Intern

  • Conducted research to analyze customers' behavior, preferences, and purchasing habits• Created advertisements for social media websites• Collected data online to track website activity• Took product photos and used them for posts• Hosted giveaways, kept count of entries, and chose winners

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  Hilo Hongwanji Pre-School

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Assistant Preschool Teacher

  • Organized students’ work • Communicated effectively with teachers, students, and parents• Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.

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  University of Oregon Hui 'O Hawaii

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Assist six other executive board members• Arranging and overseeing bi-weekly executive board meetings to plan events and meetings • Attend General and Board meetings• Promote club events, activities, and meetings through social media• Collaborate with other board members to create promotions, merchandise, etc.• Create graphics and promotional materials • Help run/plan club events • Attend General and Board Meetings• Support the Director of Communications by assisting with tasks• Learn about the role of Communications and Public Relations• Create graphics and help run/plan events

  • Co-Director

    May 2024 - now

  • Director of Communications

    Apr 2023 - May 2024

  • Junior Executive - Communications

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
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  Alpha Kappa Psi - University of Oregon

  Jun 2023 - now

  • Develop and craft captivating content for @uoakpsi's Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook platforms.• Enhanced leadership abilities through guiding the Marketing Committee and working alongside the executive board to identify professional growth opportunities.• Collaborate with the Rush Chair to design themes, merchandise, advertisements, etc. for both the fall and spring recruitment periods. • Inducted into the University of Oregon Kappa Chapter

  • Vice President of Marketing

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Active Member

    Jun 2023 - now
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  University of Oregon

  Sept 2023 - now

  • Conduct tours and recruitment activities for prospective students• Speak on panels and engage with students during events like Duck Days and Duck Preview• Share experiences and information at student receptions• Educate prospective students and families about student life and academics • Primarily works with students of color, including those who are first-generation and under-represented, guiding them through the process of higher education• Continuously gaining knowledge about campus resources that are readily available to students• Educate prospective students and their families about student life and academics • Working through the Office of Admissions • Responsible for planning, communicating, and scheduling for multicultural events like Connections and Embracing the Future• Connections is a college advocacy program designed for first-generation, ethnically diverse, or economically disadvantaged high school students in ninth through twelfth grades.

  • Student Ambassador

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Multicultural Recruiter

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Multicultural Recruitment Specialist

    Sept 2023 - Jun 2024
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  TrackTown USA

  May 2024 - Jun 2024

  Strategic Programming Street Team Intern
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  Springfield Drifters Baseball Club

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Social Media Intern