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Harbors Training: Project Delivery Excellence for Public Agencies By: Juli Chun
On January 16-17, the Harbors Division participated in the “Project Delivery Excellence for Public Agencies” training at Pier 19.
Project management is the practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project.
The group of 58 participants had the opportunity to learn about all the aspects that make project management so essential and received tools that they can implement into their current and future projects.
Some highlights of the training included: • What are the traits of the best project manager? • How do you manage workflow properly? • How do the personalities of your team members determine what happens on a project? • What is a “good” schedule and how to get it? • How do you successfully negotiate a design contract? • How do you effectively run the pre-bid and pre-construction meetings? • What does “completion” really mean? We would like to thank Jay McRae, PE, MBA for presenting 2 days of sharing his extensive experience in operations, program and project management.
The Harbors team really learned a lot and gained valuable knowledge that will help them succeed in their jobs.
Harbors Division Welcomes New Employees
By: Duane Kim
Please welcome Rowland Lee to our Harbors Ohana as our HAR-M General Professional IV & Primary FSO. Rowland started December 20 after retiring from Young Brothers in August 2019 as their Regional Operations Manager, Maui for the past 20 years. Prior to Young Brothers, Rowland worked for Matson Terminals in Southern California.
Harbors Maui District also recently welcomed three General Laborer II employees to their Maui Ohana: Jorlikion Jibas, Simplicio Sagario, and Dave Udarbe.
Welcome to our DOT ‘Ohana!
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New Faces at Harbors Division
The Harbors Division is pleased to welcome Sheri Escalante and Jennifer Tomita to our Property Management Section.
By: Juli Chun
Sheri comes to us with over 15 years of experience including Benefits/ Human Resources Administration, Accounting and Communications. She was born and raised in Oregon and lived all over the Salem/Portland area her whole life, until her and her husband decided to make Oahu their home in April of 2019.
It has been her dream to live in Hawaii ever since her first of many trips to Maui when she was just 14 years old and she is very happy that her dream has become a reality. Sheri enjoys hiking, swimming, reading and spending time Sheri Escalante and Jennifer Tomita join DOT ‘ohana. with her family, including her Poodle Mix named Beasley. Jennifer was born and raised in Hawaii. She was a veterinary technician for many years and she is excited to learn new things in the Harbors Division Property Management section. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, trying out new recipes, and traveling.
Young Brothers’ Offer Enhanced Service with New Refridgerated ContainersBy: Juli Chun
The Harbors Division often works closely with our industry partners and supports their initiatives and needs.
Young Brothers recently acquired 78 brand new reefers that will increase reliability, uplift local companies and support sustainability.
Here is their announcement:
Young Brothers, LLC, Hawai‘i’s inter-island tug and barge company, announced the addition of 78 new 20-foot refrigerated containers, or “reefers,” to their equipment fleet. controlled cargo transport between islands, will improve efficiency, increase reliability, support local agriculture and businesses and contribute to the state’s sustainability initiatives.
The new reefers also support Governor Ige’s Sustainability Initiative, joining Young Brothers’ new tugs in reducing fossil fuels, lowering emissions and supporting the growth of local agricultural production.
Stop Making New Year’s Resolutions!
By: Melanie Martin
Do you make a New Year’s resolution every year to lose weight, kick an unhealthy habit, or maybe even turn vegan?
The first few weeks you do great, and then by March or even sooner you give up?
Every year, gyms get super crowded in January and February, and then by March only the “gym rats” are left wondering where the crowd went.
Truth be told, 90% of us give up on our New Year’s resolutions within the first few months of making them.
So why do we torture ourselves?
There must be a better way to achieve our fitness goals and not feel like complete failures.
Here are some ways to set goals and keep them:
Set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound) goals.
See link on how to do this. https://www. verywellmind.com/smart-goals-for-lifestylechange-2224097
Make a plan.
For example, if your goal is to lose weight in 2020, how will you do it? Will you cut out sugary snacks, exercise more, and drink less?
Come up with a strategy and plan to make a small change each week to achieve your goal.
Set goals that align with your values.
If it is important to you, then you are more likely to do it.
Willpower only lasts so long, but if it’s important, you will be motivated to do it.
For instance, if your family is important to you, how will you change your lifestyle to be around for them for a long time?
Don’t let setbacks derail your efforts. Allow yourself to “fall off the wagon” a few times.
When you’re ready, get back on!
It’s never too late to start on your wellness journey.
Stay tuned for various wellness activities the DOT Wellness Committee has planned throughout the year.
Coming up is the Health and Wellness Fair on March 10 in Kapolei. See flyer for more details.
