Career Objective
To obtain a mechanical engineering position in the field of design, project management, manufacturing, and/or construction.

Education
Graduated from the College of Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in May 1996 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Studies included thermofluids, design, manufacturing, mechanics, thermodynamics, computer applications and programming, and advanced mathematics with specialty in materials selection/properties and refrigeration/air conditioning. Cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
Cum Laude graduate at Pearl City High School, 1986-1990. Studied general education focusing on mathematics, science, English, and music. Cumulative GPA 3.2 on a 4.00 scale.

Computer Experience
Have used IBM compatible PC's running MS-DOS, MS-Windows 3.X and 95, 98, ME, 2000 Professional, XP Professional, Macintosh running System 7, HP Apollo Workstations and DEC VAX running UNIX. Proficient programming experience in C and prior experience in Basic. Configuration, troubleshooting, hardware and software installation experience. Software packages used: IDEAS, AutoCAD versions 2004 and lower, Hass version 7.3, Winlist, flow calculation programs for FM-200 and Inergen, Mathcad, Turbo C++, Pspice, Microsoft Office Professional (includes Word, Excel, and Outlook), MS Project, WordPerfect for Windows, Quattro Pro for Windows, Netscape, MS Explorer, Bnet, IBM AS/400. Experienced with simple peer to peer and server based networks.

Work Experience
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Head Instructor
O2 Martial Arts Academy (formally Academia Casca Grossa de Jiu-Jitsu), 1994 to present.
Own and operate a martial arts school, perform seminars and demonstrations at various venues and events for the general public, Honolulu Police Department including SWAT team, FBI, and the military. Also, serve regularly as a referee at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling tournaments. Serve as a judge for various mixed martial arts events such as Super Brawl/Icon Sport, K-1, Punishment in Paradise, Warriors Quest, Pacific Fighting Championships, Rumble on the Rock, X-1, Shooto, Amateur Fighting Competition, Shogun, Ultimate Combat Championships, Ironheart Crown, Got Skills, Hawaii Fighting Championship, and Ruff Man Competition. Performed color and play by play commentary for Super Brawl/Icon Sport, X-1, and Rumble on the Rock events which aired on television, Pay-Per-View, DVD distribution, and live internet broadcasts.

Co-Host Fighters' Club TV, 2003 to present
Along with my partner Mark Kurano, host a television magazine featuring mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and martial arts events and tournaments. Perform interviews with various fighters, instructors, and promoters as well as profile events and schools.

SUMA Preview Show Host, 2006
Main host for a preview television show for an upcoming Stand Up Martial Arts (SUMA) event which was held at the Blaisdell Arena. Performed interviews with the three featured fighters, their trainers, and promoter.

Hawaii Shooto Commissioner, October 2003 to present
Shooto is one of the oldest and most regulated and organized mixed martial arts organization in the world. Oversees all Shooto events in Hawaii, verifies weigh ins, performs rules briefing, judges all events, provides official results for all events in Hawaii.

Contributing Editor & Photographer
Full Contact Fighter Newspaper and Website (http://www.fcfighter.com), March 1999 to present.
Full Contact Fighter is the world's largest periodical dedicated to the mixed martial arts. Performed numerous interviews with athletes and promoters as well as produced articles on mixed martials arts event results.

Electronic Systems Sales Representative
SimplexGrinnell LP Aiea, Hawaii January 2001 to present.
Responsible for estimating, project managing, design, engineering consulting, material tracking, collections, billing, forecasting, and profitability for new and existing fire alarm (tenant remodels to high rise towers and hotels), fire suppression (including FM-200, Inergen, and other special hazards systems), and some fire sprinkler projects. Experienced with security (access contol and closed circuit television) and professional sound systems. Gold level sales status since 2001 which is the highest level of recognition. President's Club in 2005 (ranked 22 in the country) and Pinnacle Award in 2006 (ranked 15 in the country) which is the awards for the best of the best salesmen in the company.

Total Service Manager
SimplexGrinnell LP (formally Grinnell Fire Protection), Honolulu, Hawaii March 2000 to January 2001.
Responsible for the same tasks stated below as a Design Technician in addition to primarily estimating new and existing fire sprinkler, fire alarm, clean agent fire suppression, Ansul IND-X fire extinguishing systems, rangehood fire extinguishing systems, CO2 systems, and electrical projects and their associated trades, managing the service department overseeing all service work and finances, estimating and design rangehood systems, and dealing with clients and management issues. Responsible for issuing and negotiation of contracts and tracking labor, design, and material costs for projects. Responsible for managing the inspection department which included duties such as scheduling, requesting Fire Department Bureau numbers, estimating inspections, supervising inspectors.

Design Technician
Grinnell Fire Protection, Honolulu, Hawaii, August 1996 to February 2000.
Responsible for project managing, estimating, designing (including hydraulic and flow calculations), listing, ordering materials, and scheduling work for fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm, and detection systems, FM-200 Clean Agent Suppression systems, Ansul Inergen Clean Agent suppression systems, Ansul IND-X fire extinguishing systems Ansul R-102 and Rangeguard kitchen rangehood fire extinguishing. Experienced with correspondence and interaction with general contractors, military/government, and clients.

Cashier Supervisor
Sam's Club, Pearl City, Hawaii, April 1994 to August 1997.
Supervised cashiers, performance evaluation, money distribution, scheduling, computer overrides, recording tax exempt and liquor purchases, inventory control, merchandising, and customer service. Exposed to economics and operations of a large size retail store. Acquired wholesale and retail sales experience. Able to manage and work with people and customers.

Sales Clerk
Waldenbooks, Aiea, Hawaii, December 1990 to April 1994.
Responsible for cashiering, inventory control, marketing, selling merchandise, deposits, stocking, receiving, and customer service. Gained experience in large company operations, small store management operation, retail, and working and dealing with people.

Honors and Activities
Attended fire alarm inspection/code training seminar in 2006.
Attended fire alarm design training seminar in April 2003.
Attended Tyco International (parent company of SimplexGrinnell LP) ethnical and integrity training in March 2003.
Attended and became certified in Ansul R-102 Restaurant Hood fire extinguishing systems in July, 2001.
Attended and became certified in Ansul IND-X fire suppression systems in July, 2001.
Attended and became certified in Ansul Inergen and fire alarm and detection design in March, 2001.
1999, selected as one of only ten employees of Tyco International worldwide to attend a training class on the AutoSprink fire sprinkler design and material ordering software in Cleveland, Ohio.
Attended the 1997 Uniform Fire Code Overview Seminar in March, 2000.
Attended the 1997 Uniform Building Code Nonstructural Update Seminar in March, 2000.
Completed the Grinnell Fire Protection Customer Service Training in September, 1999.
1997 Grinnell Fire Protection Systems Company Iron Man Award.
Certified Designer for FM-200 Clean Agent Systems from Fike Protection
Systems in February, 1997.
Certified Designer for the Fike Intella-Scan II Fire Alarm Panel in February, 1997.
Certified Designer for the Fike Rhino and SHP Fire Alarm Panel in February, 1997.
Attended NFSA Fire Sprinkler Technician Training Seminar, February 1998
Attended ADI Addressable Fire Alarm Seminar, June 1998
Attended Gentex/ADI Fire Alarm Seminar, June 1998
University of Hawaii at Manoa Spring 1995 Dean's List (GPA 3.75)
Member of ASME, recording secretary Fall 1995, Spring 1996
Member of ASHRAE
Sam's Club Cashier of the Month, July 1995
Attended Computer Troubleshooting, Maintaining and Upgrading PCs (2/24/99-2/25/99) Advanced PC Troubleshooting Techniques Clinic (2/26/99)
Certification of Completion in Advanced DOS 6.0, Intermediate MS-Windows, Beginning and Intermediate Internet
Brown Belt and Assistant Instructor in both Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Judo
4-Time 50th State Invitational Judo Champion (156 lb., 172 lb., 209 lb. divisions)
2000, 2002, 2003 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship Competitor Brown Belt
2003 Pan American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Third Place Brown Belt (161-173 lb Class)
1998 Aloha State Games Open Belt Judo Champion (144-154 lb. Class)
1998 Hawaii State Freestyle Wrestling Champion (138-152 lb. Class)
1997 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship Competitor Purple Belt
1996 Pan American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Third Place Purple Belt (135-147 lb. Class)
1995-1996 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu State Champion Purple Belt (135 - 147 lb. Class)
1992 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu State Champion Blue Belt (147 - 160 lb. Class)

Personal Interest
Computer applications, troubleshooting, and configuration, computer networking, speaking basic Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, kickboxing, stickfighting, playing guitar, running, swimming, volleyball, weight lifting, surfing, bodyboarding, firearms, and home improvement projects.

References
Available upon request.