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Laverne Omori P.O. Box 1078, Kealakekua, HI 96750 (808) 323-9917 or (808) 937-6618 lomori @hawaiiantel.net Objective: To secure the County of Hawai'i, Director of Research and Development position. Experience: Nov. 1, 1991-present County of Hawai'i Acting Director, Research & Development(Dec. 3, 2012 to present) • Responsible for the Research and Development department: Provide leadership and support to enhance the quality of life and sustainability of Hawai'i Island's communities in the areas of agriculture, small business development, tourism, energy, film, community development and information and resources to the public. Collect and develop data necessary for program and policy making; provide staff direction and support for public and private developmental programs, including economic, social and cultural proposals. Deputy Director, Research & Development(Jan. 16, 2010 to Dec. 2, 2012) • Serves as Assistant to the Department Director and in his/her absence as the Department Director to carry through responsibilities as stated above. Economic Development Specialist II, Research & Development (Nov. 1, 2006-Jan. 15, 2010) • Participates in planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating economic development programs to promote Hawaii's products and to encourage the expansion of business and the attraction of new business to Hawaii; assists communities in identifying economic development endeavors; participates in developing and promoting sustainability programs and implementing sustainability initiatives; provides technical training and assistance to the community groups; conducts research and analyses on a wide variety of topics associated with economic development; prepares reports of findings and recommendations. Aging Program Planner, Office of Aging (May 17, 1999—Nov. 1, 2006) • Plans, develops, coordinates, and/or directs a county-wide system of services for older adults; conducts program and operational studies, analyses, and evaluations; develops plans and assists in policy recommendations; maintains a system of managing funding and review of federal, state, county, and private grant-aided agencies. Program Director II& III, Parks& Recreation (Nov. 1, 1991 —May 16, 1999) • Plans, develops, and coordinates all details of assigned activities to develop a program area in support of the County's comprehensive program for older adults; participates in the collection, compilation, interpretation, and analyses of data on the nature and extent of the needs of older adults to determine program goals and objectives.