Hinaikawaihiʻilei Keala
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
hinakeala@gmail.com
(808) 346-7071
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT MĀNOA
Honolulu, Hawaii
MLISc Library and Information Sciences
Candidate (Expected graduation May 2022)
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT MĀNOA
Honolulu, Hawaii
M.A. Hawaiian Studies Candidate (Expected
graduation Dec 2022)
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT MĀNOA
Honolulu, Hawaii
B.A. Hawaiian Studies (Dec 2018)
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT MĀNOA
Honolulu, Hawaii
B.A. Pacific Island Studies (Dec 2018)
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MĀNOA
Honolulu, HI
Minor Hawaiian Language (Dec 2018)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Fluent in Hawaiian Language and
Hawaiian Creole English
Accomplished in Hawaiian Research
Experience in Working with Primary
Resource Materials, Local & International
Emphasizes in Hawaiian Community
Development & Engagement
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR Certified
Lifeguard Certified
First Aid Certified
EXPERIENCE
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Native Hawaiian Student Services,
Honolulu, Hawaii / Jun 2019 - Present
• Create research-based curriculum for NHSS programming.
• Lead and oversee the Kekaulike Internship for
undergraduate students and internship sites.
• Assist with organizing NHSS annual Lāhui Hawaiʻi Research
Conference.
RESEARCH AND PROGRAM ASSISTANT
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Native Hawaiian Student Services,
Honolulu, Hawaii / Oct 2018 - May 2019
• Gather primary-research and develop curriculum for NHSS
programming.
• Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related
reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
LUCIANO MINERBI COLLECTION INTERN
University of Hawaiʻi Archives, Hamilton Library, Honolulu, Hawaii /
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
• Aided in processing materials in the collection.
• Collaborate with donor for collection organization.
• Organize archival records and develop classification systems
to facilitate access to archival materials.
• Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to
allow easy access to information.
• Create PR materials for collection.
HAWAIIAN PACIFIC COLLECTION INTERN
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hamilton Library, Honolulu, Hawaii /
Jan 2021 - May 2021
• Tasked with creating a published Libguide covering Hawaiian
activism through movements across from 1960-2010 using
resources housed by the collection and library.
SALES SPECIALIST/ OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Apple Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii / Apr 2015 - Oct 2018
• Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise
customers on merchandise selection, complete transactions.
• Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or
using computer.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in
stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
SALES SPECIALIST
Azure Emporium, Princeville, Hawaii / May 2013 - Apr 2015
• Answer customers' questions about merchandise, advise
 customers on merchandise selection, and complete
transactions.

PROJECTION SLIDE CROSS REFERENCE

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Art Department, Honolulu, Hawaii /
Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
• Cross reference art slides with digital database.

SALES CLERK/ SERVER

Fredricoʻs Fresh Mex Cuisine, Princeville, Hawaii / May 2011 - Aug
2011
• Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
• Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve
specialty dishes at tables as required.

LAND MANAGEMENT INTERN

Waipā Foundation, Hanalei, Hawaii / May 2010 - Aug 2010
• Crop production operations, such as planning, tilling,
planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting.
• Supervise children in the summer program.
• Escort individuals or groups on tours or through places of
interest on property.

REFERENCES

BRANDI NĀLANI BALUTSKI, Research & Assessment

Specialist, Native Hawaiian Student Services
(808) 387-3874 - balutski@hawaii.edu - Current Manager

HELEN WONG SMITH, University Of Hawaiʻi Archivist,

University Of Hawaiʻi At Mānoa
- smith@hawaii.edu - Former Manager

KAPENA SHIM, Hawaiian Pacific Librarian, University Of

Hawaiʻi At Mānoa
- kapena@hawaii.edu - Former Manager