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Jimmy Jay Tofa

Strathpine,QLD

Summary

I have extensive experience working with youth and young adults in the community and in the education sector. Over the past sixteen years I have worked in multiple roles within alternative and tertiary education. I have co-ordinated community programmes for at risk young people through my time at Target Education and have managed operations at tertiary level whilst at Best Pacific Institute of Education. More recently I have been involved in project management in the community and managing programmes in the disability sector. My roles over the years have helped me gain many valuable skills which are further highlighted in my resume to follow.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

CPL - Choice, Passion, Life
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.

House Supervisor

Holistic Horizons Support Services
03.2022 - 12.2022

Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.

  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and effectively, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
  • Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.

Life Style Support Worker

Koorburra House PTY LTD
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Offering social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Keeping detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and all incidents.
  • Maintaining clean personal areas and preparing healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Associate Project Manager

The Agrichain Centre
01.2016 - 12.2020
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Mentored and guided associates in approaches designed to exceed expectations of customers and members.

Operations Manager

Best Pacific Institute Of Education
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 5-member management team with related direct reports.
  • Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Youth Coordinator

Target Education
01.2004 - 12.2012
  • Created safe and positive environment conducive to learning and activities.
  • Identified appropriate films and documentaries to be shown for all audiences.
  • Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.

Education

Cert III in Disability Support

Equinox Training
Brisbane, QLD
08.2020

Diploma - Assessor And Moderator (NZQA)

Auckland University Of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2014

Information Technology

New Zealand School Of Education
Auckland, New Zealand
05.2013

Diploma in Business Studies

Best Pacific Institute Of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2000

HOBBIES

I love to serve the lord and community. I play the guitar for our parish mass every fortnight Sunday's 7am, and 9am Mass 

I also, play cricket, chess and golf when ever i can get the time. 

Additional Information

Ben Toleafoa 0431541176

Glendon T 0411193999

Timeline

Program Manager

CPL - Choice, Passion, Life
10.2024 - Current

House Supervisor

Holistic Horizons Support Services
03.2022 - 12.2022

Life Style Support Worker

Koorburra House PTY LTD
08.2020 - 12.2022

Associate Project Manager

The Agrichain Centre
01.2016 - 12.2020

Operations Manager

Best Pacific Institute Of Education
01.2013 - 12.2015

Youth Coordinator

Target Education
01.2004 - 12.2012

Cert III in Disability Support

Equinox Training

Diploma - Assessor And Moderator (NZQA)

Auckland University Of Technology

Information Technology

New Zealand School Of Education

Diploma in Business Studies

Best Pacific Institute Of Technology
Jimmy Jay Tofa