Kat Nakano

Senior Maintenance Coordinator at Marcus and Assoicates

Pearl City, Hawaii, United States

About

Experienced event organizer with strong background in performing arts, maintenance coordination, education, and customer service. Skilled in communication, multitasking and problem-solving.Thrives in collaborative environments.

Experience

  • Senior Maintenance Coordinator at Marcus and Associates
    Oct 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

    -Streamline maintenance processes for 500+ residential properties and 60+ commercial properties, reducing the number of emergency issues by 40% -Communicate between tenants, Property Mangers, owners, and vendors to coordinate maintenance repairs, appliance replacements and cleaning. -Provide excellent customer service to tenants and owners. -Create and send work orders to maintenance vendors, follow up on their work. -Receive, review and process invoices after jobs are complete. -Research possible new vendors, vet them and maintain positive work relationships. -Work with Property Management team to help increase and maintain client base. -Utilize multi computer programs such as Laserfische, Appfolio and Sage 300. -Multi-task efficiently and effectively, prioritizing a high volume of various tasks.

  • CPR Certified Jazzercise Instructor at Jazzercise, Inc.
    Oct 2011 - Jan 2017 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    -Taught regular Adult and Junior Jazzercise Fitness classes at various locations in Hawaii. -Arranged one-hour Jazzercise sets following a required curve that includes stretching, aerobic and strength training from a selection of choreographed routines provided by Jazzercise, Inc. -Provided support and guidance to students while teaching for their safety, encouraging confidence and a successful workout. -Continued fitness education through classes, workshops and written resources.

  • Recreation Director at City and County of Honolulu
    May 2015 - Oct 2015 · 6 mos

    -Planned, organized, instructed, and directed innovative recreational classes and activities such as arts and crafts, music, dance, sports fitness, and Summer Fun Program Activities, increasing participation by 20%. -Assisted in maintaining discipline and order at playgrounds and recreation programs. -Enforced department rules and regulations. -Provided assistance, answer questions to the public with regard to concerns related to various recreational programs.

  • Part Time Teacher -Drama at Waiau Elementary School
    Nov 2014 - May 2015 · 7 mos

    -Fostered personal growth and teamwork in students, leading to improved confidence and class participation. -Created engaging and fun lesson plans that encouraged participation.

  • Sports Fitness Instructor at Early Starters
    Oct 2013 - May 2014 · 8 mos

    -Cultivated confidence and well-being through sports and fitness, targeting students of pre-school age. -Organized program and create curriculum for each class. -Interacted and played with students, encouraging a safe, fun, mildly competitive and rewarding environment to seed and nurture a lifetime positive association with sports and fitness.