Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
AWARDS AND HONORS
Emerald Chain, Seal of Biliteracy, Math Medallion, Teacher's Choice Award (IB HOTA)
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Brenden Kato

Cypress

Summary

Motivated college freshman at Hawaii Pacific University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, aiming to earn an MBA. Eager to leverage academic knowledge and gain practical experience in a dynamic environment. Committed to building a professional network and exploring diverse opportunities within the business sector. Passionate about developing skills that contribute to organizational success while fostering personal growth.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

  • No previous work experience, but eager to learn, gain experience, and add value wherever I can

Volunteer

Pickleball Club - HPU
Honolulu, HI
01.2026 - 05.2026

Serve as the treasurer for Pickleball club at HPU. Able to quickly adapt to their finances that were previously established and keep the club running smoothly

Volunteer

Asian American Pacific Islander Club - HPU
Honolulu, HI
01.2026 - 05.2026

Currently serve as the treasurer for AAPI. Keep track of all the finances in its inaugural semester of operation and establish strong bookkeeping.

Volunteer

Hawaii Pacific University Men's Basketball Program
Honolulu, HI
08.2025 - 05.2026

Volunteer for the Men's Basketball Program and help improve player skills. Focused on adding value by taking my various tasks such as laundry, scoreboard manager during practice, film watching, creation of scouting reports, etc.

Volunteer

Gardena Buddhist Church
Gardena, CA
09.2021 - 08.2025

Volunteered at my church for a multitude of events. Worked the A/V system for services to help maintain a smooth experience for church attendees. Volunteered at the summer camp by photographing different experiences for the program. Annually volunteered at the end-of-the-year festival in the busiest booth to help out where possible. Served in various officer positions for middle school and high school student groups at the church.

Volunteer

John F. Kennedy High School
La Palma, CA
08.2024 - 07.2025

Volunteered as the boys' basketball assistant coach. Helped improve player skills, added value wherever necessary, built leadership skills

Volunteer

Southern District Junior Youth Buddhist League
Gardena, CA
08.2023 - 06.2025

Served as the girls' athletics chair and treasurer. For the girls' athletics chair, facilitated and hosted a bowling tournament and an event for the Southern District group of Buddhist high school students. For treasurer, rectified the financial books and established stability for the organization moving forward

Education

IB Diploma - Business Administration conc. Accounting

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
05-2025

Skills

  • Quick/Eager learner
  • Strong time-management skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

Achieved 16 years of perfect attendance at my church by making the effort and staying committed to going to church every weekend

Timeline

Volunteer

Pickleball Club - HPU
01.2026 - 05.2026

Volunteer

Asian American Pacific Islander Club - HPU
01.2026 - 05.2026

Volunteer

Hawaii Pacific University Men's Basketball Program
08.2025 - 05.2026

Volunteer

John F. Kennedy High School
08.2024 - 07.2025

Volunteer

Southern District Junior Youth Buddhist League
08.2023 - 06.2025

Volunteer

Gardena Buddhist Church
09.2021 - 08.2025

IB Diploma - Business Administration conc. Accounting

Hawaii Pacific University

AWARDS AND HONORS

Emerald Chain: Given to the top 20 students in high school class, Seal of Biliteracy: Earned after completing four years of Spanish, Math Medallion: Given to the student exemplifying proficiency and excellence in field of mathematics for all four years of high school, Teacher’s Choice Award (IB History of the Americas): Teacher selects the student who demonstrates proficiency in the class and determination to learn and improve, 16 Years of Perfect Attendance (Gardena Buddhist Church): Self-driven honor given to student members making the effort to go to service, with a maximum of four misses per cycle

Emerald Chain, Seal of Biliteracy, Math Medallion, Teacher's Choice Award (IB HOTA)

  • Emerald Chain: Award given to the top 20 students in the high school graduating class, based on weighted GPA
  • Seal of Biliteracy: Award given to students who complete four years of foreign language; completed Spanish
  • Math Medallion: Award given to the student who exemplifies proficiency and excellence in the field of mathematics for all four years of high school
  • Teacher's Choice Award (IB HOTA): Teacher selects the student who demonstrates proficiency in the class and determination to learn and improve
Brenden Kato