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Your NameKaleo Waiwaiole
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Your TitleOwner / Manager
Company NameOhana Surf Lessons LLC
Type of ReferenceEmployment Reference
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Name of employeeReed McDaniel-Tanoai
What was the person’s title and/or job duties?Lead Surf Instructor
What are/were the dates this person worked for your company?May 2021- Dec 2024
Reason for leaving employmentResignation with notice
Is this person eligible for rehire?Yes
Key descriptorsHard-working, dependable, reliable, team leadership skills, social, knowledgeable, trustworthy, great team work ethic.
How would you rate your experience working with this person?5-excellent
Comments regarding your experience working with this person (not required)

Reed worked as a lead instructor for our family Surf School in Kailua Kona, Hawaii for about 3.5 years before he moved to the Mainland.
He worked his way up to a lead instructor position of being our number one instructor. Throughout his time working with us he has always been an honest trustworthy, hard-working member of our team and is welcome back at any time. We would highly recommend Reed for any position. It’s worth ethic , leadership and fun personality is a joy to have around at the workplace.

Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with employees and/or customers?5-excellent
Comments regarding handling conflict (not required)

We have never had any issues with Reed regarding other coworkers, he has always been liked by everyone and held good relations with everyone as well in and out of work place.

Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work5-excellent
Comments about dedication or engagement to work (not required)

Reed has always strive to do the best possible job
And overcome any obstacles or problems that may unexpectedly be presented during any workday.
Or even has always been trusted to get the job done and get it done, right.

Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance at work5-excellent
Comments regarding willingness or desire to improve performance (not required)

Reed is not Lazy, he is a hard worker who takes initiative to get the job done and overcome obstacles when needed, without having to be told or directed.
He is a self-directed worker and does a great job
Making important decisions when necessary.

What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses?

I would consider reading to be strong in his leadership capabilities, ability to manage stressful situations and find solutions to problems that may be presented during the workday unexpectedly.
Reed is good at adapting to the necessary needs to get the job done. He’s always been on time and professional with our guest and coworkers.
Nothing negative to say regarding his performance or abilities or attitude, I would consider Reed one of the best employees I have had .

Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe?

Good employees are hard to find, Reed was definitely a solid choice as a coworker and an employee.
He left us on great terms and it’s more than welcome to return to his job here in Hawaii if or when he returns.
We would highly recommend Reed McDaniel- Tanoai for employment.
Any further questions feel free to call or text me directly.
808-756-0755

Mahalo!

-Kaleo Waiwaiole
Owner/manager
Ohana Surf Lessons LLC
Kailua Kona Hawaii

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