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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0151.000 2014-2016William P. Kenoi Mayor County of Hawaii Walter K.M. Lau Managing Director Randall M. Kurohara Deputy Managing Director Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg. C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 February 23, 2015 The Honorable Dru M. Kanuha and Members of the County Council Hawai'i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Dear Chairman Kanuha and Members of the Council, It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Rebecca Kawehi Inaba ("Ms. Inaba") as Director of the County of Hawai'i's Office of Research and Development, pursuant to Section 6-8.2 of the Hawai'i County Charter. Ms. Inaba served as the CEO/ Founder Of Mokulele Airlines, Inc., from November 1994 - September 2005. Ms. Inaba created and sustained all aspects of company business to include accounting, sales, marketing/promotions and human resource. Ms. Inaba also provided ground, flight instructions and air tours as well as training company pilots in preparation for FAA check rides. Ms. Inaba also served as CEO of Fit Xpress Hawai'i, Inc., from October 2007 - September 2014. Ms. Inaba created marketing strategies and techniques to promote services, increase membership and promote overall business. Pursuant to Rule 5 (6)(g) of the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawai'i, we respectfully request a waiver of this nomination through committee so that it may be considered by the full County Council on March 4, 2015. Ms. Inaba was appointed Director of the Office of Research and Development on February 17, 2015. Attached is a copy of Ms. Inaba's resume. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Aloha, illy Kenoi I MAYOR Council Ac ion Due By: April 18, 2015 Attachment Last Council Meeting: April 1, 2015 Comm. No. S Ref. To: fou- C w M IIZE0 County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Ref. Date VL8 2 4 2015 REBECCA KAWEHI INABA Professional Summary Self-directed entrepreneur and innovative thinker with a passion for working with a team to develop creative strategies to increase the long-term sustainability of Hawai'i Island. Skills • Networking • Goal -oriented • Clear Communication & Leadership skills • Reliable • Ability to work under pressure • Decisive • Strong work ethics • Organized Work Histor Executive 01/2008 to Current Nu Skin / Pharmanex — Provo, UT • Educate prospective customers and business partners on the science, technology & innovation of the company's opportunity, products and equipment • Build trust and interest through clear, sincere communication • Create solid customer and distributor base by employing strong listening skills to understand their needs • Create volume for long term revenue stream • Secure, mentor and lead business partners • Acquire and utilize necessary skills to identify potential customers/distributors • Conduct product & equipment demonstrations Former CEO 10/2007 to 09/2014 Fit Xpress Hawaii, Inc — Kailua-Kona, HI • Owned and operated Big Island's only "24/7" women's only gym • Strengthened company's bottom line by implementing unique automatic entry/exit system for members. Only system of it's type on the Big Island. • Lead team of managers, consultants, staff, personal trainers and spa service providers • Created marketing strategies and techniques to promote services and increase membership • Coordinated with PR consultant to design press releases, brochures, flyers and public service announcements to promote overall business • Implemented innovative programs to increase membership loyalty and reduce attrition rate President 10/2006 to Current Kupa'a Business Planners, Inc — Kailua-Kona, HI • Owned and operated business/marketing consulting firm • Provided comprehensive business plans to support clients in building a solid foundation and securing funding for a new or existing business • Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased business growth for clients • Lead team of writers, analysts, researchers, CPA and marketing specialists • Created and implemented budgets for clients • Designed proposals for prospective clients • Created marketing material for clients to increase overall business and expand/secure key client base Former CEO / Founder / Pilot / Flight Instructor Mokulele Airlines, Inc. — Kailua-Kona, HI 11/1994 to 09/2005 • Founded and operated pilot training, tour and inter -island air commuter company • As a pilot, provided ground, flight instruction and air tours • Designed Part -135 manual and worked with Honolulu Flight Standards District Office to obtain FAA Part -135 Air Carrier Certificate • Trained company pilots in preparation for FAA check rides • Served as FAA designated Director of Operations overseeing all aspects of reservations, flight operations, ground handling and maintenance department • Created and maintained all aspects of business to include accounting, sales, marketing/promotions and human resource departments Education High School Diploma: Konawaena High School - Kealakekua, 96750, HI Accomplishments My greatest accomplishment is being a mother of three extremely kind, respectful, honest, responsible, driven and loyal children. Affiliations • Ulumau Leadership Series - Class III Alumni • Daniel Sayre Foundation - Public Relations • Jonathan Dale Miller Foundation - Public Relations & General Assistance • Hawaii Community Foundation (West Hawai'i Fund) - Grant Making Committee • Life Plan Program (Kealakehe High School) - Mentor DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI Chairperson MARGARET WILLE Vice Chair HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 February 24, 2015 Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 AARON S.Y. CHUNG MAILE "MEDEIROS" DAVID KAREN EOFF GREGGOR ILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA DANNY PALEKA VALERIE T. POINDEXTER RIE: Comm. No. 151 : NOMINATION OF REBECCA KAWEHI INABA AS COUNTY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, from Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 23, 2015 Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above -referenced matter be waived from the Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development for placement on its future agenda. Sin r 1 Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Chairperson Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development rAv a e/Waive to Council: z,1z4/l5 �911)ru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawaii County Council Disapproved/Date/Refer to GREDC: Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawaii County Council Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer