Aloha mai! I'm Solomon Alfapada, a seasoned content manager and filmmaker with a track record of building digital media programs and delivering engaging video content. I lead digital media operations, collaborate with program and operations teams to craft yearly communications plans, write and produce video content, and organize all digital collateral. My work spans nonprofit education, community programs, and independent film projects, and I enjoy mentoring teams and strengthening partnerships that bring ideas to life. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, shaping stories from concept to delivery while mentoring teammates and aligning resources with program goals. I’m passionate about storytelling, cross-functional collaboration, and creating durable systems (like SOPs and documentation) that scale impact.…

Solomon Alfapada

Aloha mai! I'm Solomon Alfapada, a seasoned content manager and filmmaker with a track record of building digital media programs and delivering engaging video content. I lead digital media operations, collaborate with program and operations teams to craft yearly communications plans, write and produce video content, and organize all digital collateral. My work spans nonprofit education, community programs, and independent film projects, and I enjoy mentoring teams and strengthening partnerships that bring ideas to life. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, shaping stories from concept to delivery while mentoring teammates and aligning resources with program goals. I’m passionate about storytelling, cross-functional collaboration, and creating durable systems (like SOPs and documentation) that scale impact.…

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Aloha mai! I’m Solomon Alfapada, a seasoned content manager and filmmaker with a track record of building digital media programs and delivering engaging video content. I lead digital media operations, collaborate with program and operations teams to craft yearly communications plans, write and produce video content, and organize all digital collateral. My work spans nonprofit education, community programs, and independent film projects, and I enjoy mentoring teams and strengthening partnerships that bring ideas to life.

I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, shaping stories from concept to delivery while mentoring teammates and aligning resources with program goals. I’m passionate about storytelling, cross-functional collaboration, and creating durable systems (like SOPs and documentation) that scale impact.

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Work Experience

Director of Digital Media at Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Manage operations of digital media content creation. Collaborate with program and operations directors to create yearly communications plan. Write and produce all video content. Compose all managerial documents, reports, guidelines, and SOP’s. Organize all digital collateral.
Nanakuli Youth Development Specialist at Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawaii
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Developed and executed curriculum for multimedia program. Managed multimedia facilities and equipment. Planned events for media program.
Director/Editor at Makaha Studios
January 1, 2003 - Present
Managed, directed, and edited assigned projects. Assisted production team on their projects. Co-managed college internship program.
Freelance Videographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
December 31, 2002 - Present
Worked on and managed live and prerecorded events. Created video for TV and Social Media applications. Managed crews of camera operators, grips, and production assistants. Worked and collaborated with multiple organizations, businesses, and individuals in creating video content for various platforms.
Digital Storyteller at Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE)
October 31, 2011 - March 30, 2018
- Worked with digital team to create video content for all INPEACE programs. - Managed creation of video and photo content for assigned programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science at The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment