Darren Okada
Agana Heights
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate skilled in effectively managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Demonstrated success in meeting team goals by willingly taking on additional responsibilities. Proactive and adaptable, consistently striving to exceed expectations and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Specialist
WestCare Pacific Islands
08.2024 - Current
- Increased community engagement by implementing targeted outreach strategies and regularly participating in relevant events.
- Represented organization at community events by manning booths.
- Developed successful partnerships with local organizations for mutually beneficial collaboration and resource sharing.
- Built trust with clients by consistently following up on progress and offering additional support when needed, fostering long-lasting relationships.
- Conducted orientations, pre-screening and presentations for program clients and staff.
Driver
WestCare Pacific Islands
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Transported or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
- Assisted in pantry deliveries, street outreaches, and client pre-screening.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with data entry for company information.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Residential Assistant III
Sanctuary Incorporated
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Logged and filed incident reports, detailing significant occurrences during assigned shifts.
- Observed and documented resident progress, reporting recorded metrics to house manager.
- Aided residents in completing daily routines of care and activities.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Conducted daily welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
Driver
ST Corporation
11.2014 - 11.2021
- Maintained professional relationship with customers.
- Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Processed invoices and payments for dispatched orders to provide proof of transaction.
- Scheduled and organized delivery routes.
- Received new orders, prepared documentation, and assigned personnel.
- Tracked and monitored vehicle performance and maintenance.
- Communicated with warehouse staff to facilitate proper loading and unloading of orders.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies in stock counts while implementing corrective measures as needed.
Ordnance Explosive Handler
DZSP-21
06.2009 - 05.2014
- ,Checked orders and routes before setting off on deliveries.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Handled sensitive materials responsibly in compliance with regulatory guidelines and client requirements.
- Issued, received, inventoried and inspected items from clients for delivery and storage.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Mangilao06-2007
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Outreach processes
- Program coordination
Affiliations
- Alaska Air National Guard 2021 - 2024
- Guam Army National Guard 20214 - 2021
Certification
Suicide Prevention
First aid/CPR
Mental Health First Aid for military, Veterans, and their families.
Timeline
Outreach Specialist
WestCare Pacific Islands
08.2024 - Current
Driver
WestCare Pacific Islands
02.2024 - 08.2024
Residential Assistant III
Sanctuary Incorporated
10.2022 - 02.2024
Driver
ST Corporation
11.2014 - 11.2021
Ordnance Explosive Handler
DZSP-21
06.2009 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
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