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Ratu Tevita Tuimacilai

Tatura,VIC

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leading Hand

Country Vic Tree Removal
Sepparton, VIC
09.2023 - Current
  • Ensured all safety procedures were followed and maintained a safe working environment for staff.
  • Organised resources to meet production targets and ensured quality standards were met.
  • Monitored the progress of work against set objectives, taking corrective action where necessary.
  • Provided technical advice on machinery repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth workflow processes.
  • Adhered to company policies, industry regulations and safety guidelines.
  • Collaborated with team members in order to resolve operational issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with workplace health and safety regulations by conducting safety audits regularly.

Laborer

K & S Pallet
Shepperton, VIC
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.
  • Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
  • Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.

Laborer

Flavorite
Tatura, VIC
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Inspected fruit for defects, such as bruises or rot.
  • Sorted and graded produce according to size, shape, color, ripeness, and quality standards.
  • Cleaned tools used during harvesting process after each shift.
  • Followed safety regulations when operating machinery and equipment.
  • Adhered to all health codes while handling food products.
  • Provided assistance to other pickers when necessary.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues or concerns.
  • Used hand tools, ladders and other equipment to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Provided care to plants surrounding fruit picking areas.
  • Performed light maintenance on harvesting equipment.
  • Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping.
  • Directed and monitored work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
  • Reported any problems encountered during picking process to supervisor immediately.
  • Transported harvested fruit to designated storage areas.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area on a regular basis.

Asphalt Laborer

Amstrong Asphalt Co
Shepperton, VIC
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Loaded asphalt into paving machines, spreaders and other related equipment.
  • Maintained cleanliness of tools, machinery and work areas.
  • Operated power tools such as jackhammers, tampers and saws.
  • Performed minor repairs to asphalt surfaces using cold patch material.
  • Unloaded asphalt from trucks onto job sites as needed.
  • Repaired potholes in existing pavement surfaces.
  • Cleaned up all debris after each job was completed.
  • Inspected equipment daily for any damage or malfunctions.
  • Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
  • Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
  • Applied tack coat between layers of hot mix asphalt during the paving process.
  • Spread gravel over newly laid hot mix asphalt layers to provide traction.
  • Utilized wheelbarrows or dump trucks to transport materials from one area to another on the job site.
  • Worked with team to safely direct traffic around work site.
  • Controlled traffic around job sites to prevent dangerous situations and job interruptions.
  • Applied crack fill material using crack seal kettle and wand.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Signaled directions to other workers to keep operations safe and accurate.
  • Completed equipment safety inspections and handled repairs.
  • Maintained close eye on material usage and adjusted settings to keep proper flow.
  • Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
  • Sprayed liquid bitumen over top layer of hot mix asphalt before rolling it out smooth.

Project Manager

Water Authority Of Fiji
Lautoka, Western Division, Fiji Islands, Republic Of Fiji
02.2016 - 02.2022
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.

  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
  • Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
  • Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.

Engineer Standards & Quality

Telecom Fiji Limited
Suva, Fiji, Republic Of Fiji Island
01.2010 - 03.2013
  • Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve production efficiency.
  • Identified customer needs and developed solutions based on user feedback.
  • Analyzed customer requirements to determine project scope and objectives.
  • Designed test protocols to ensure quality control of manufactured parts.
  • Evaluated existing processes and technology solutions for improvement opportunities.
  • Researched industry trends in order to identify potential areas of improvement.
  • Tested prototypes using a variety of methods including static analysis, dynamic testing, and finite element analysis.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the development process to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Generated reports summarizing engineering results for internal review.
  • Documented all engineering activities according to established procedures.
  • Maintained current knowledge of relevant technologies through continuing education courses.
  • Advised management on best practices for improving engineering operations.
  • Created regulatory documents concerning various safety issues.
  • Implemented proven methods to optimize production while meeting financial goals and providing cost savings.
  • Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
  • Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
  • Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
  • Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
  • Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
  • Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.

Business Analyst

Telecom Fiji Limited
Suva, Fiji, Republic Of Fiji Island
02.2006 - 01.2010
  • Developed financial models and forecasts to support business decisions.
  • Analyzed customer data to determine trends in purchasing behavior.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.
  • Drafted functional specifications documents outlining project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to gather information on existing systems and procedures.
  • Identified gaps between current state and desired future state operations.
  • Prepared documentation summarizing findings from stakeholder meetings and workshops.
  • Designed test plans, scenarios, scripts, cases, and results matrices to validate system functionality.
  • Provided guidance on software design principles, coding standards, best practices, techniques, methods and toolsets used in the development lifecycle process.
  • Gathered feedback from end users regarding usability issues related to applications or systems.
  • Facilitated brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams for problem solving activities.
  • Developed reports using SQL queries to track progress against key performance indicators.
  • Monitored project timelines and budgets by tracking milestones, deliverables, tasks.
  • Presented complex technical concepts in a clear manner suitable for non-technical audiences.
  • Evaluated business processes for improvement opportunities through automation or streamlining.
  • Assisted in developing training materials for internal staff on new products or services.
  • Translated user needs into actionable items that could be addressed by IT teams.
  • Identified and analyzed user requirements, procedures and processes to develop optimization strategies.
  • Delivered timely support by tracking issues and communicating resolutions to end users.
  • Recommended improvements to existing or proposed systems to enhance solution functionality.
  • Analyzed operational data, surfacing insights and findings to support business and technical decisions.
  • Defined key data points and data sources to track against measurable performance indicators and produce useful reports.
  • Redesigned processes to maximize benefits and quantifiable improvement in business metrics and illustrate roadmaps to future projects.
  • Surfaced insights and findings to support business and technical decisions.
  • Remained current on latest IT developments and advancements to automate and modernize systems.
  • Gathered and organized data to analyze current industry trends.
  • Managed timely flow of business intelligence information to users.
  • Created or reviewed technical design documentation to drive accuracy of reporting solutions.

Technical Officer Planning & Design

Telecom Fiji Limited
Suva, Fiji, Republic Of Fiji Island
03.2003 - 03.2006
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
  • Supervised subordinate staff in carrying out daily duties and activities.
  • Analyzed data trends related to customer feedback surveys in order identify areas needing improvement.
  • Created presentations summarizing key findings from research projects conducted by departmental teams.
  • Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
  • Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
  • Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
  • Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
  • Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Open Education Academy
Queensland

Project Management

University of The South Pacific, Fiji
Suva, Fiji

Management Development Program

TAFE
Suva, Fiji

Skills

  • Repair expertise
  • Maintenance understanding
  • Innovation Skills
  • Team Development
  • Safety Management
  • Technical problem solving
  • Safety awareness
  • Quality Assurance
  • Workplace Safety
  • Following Instructions
  • Safety and compliance
  • Standards Compliance
  • Job Planning
  • Team building
  • Safety Precautions
  • Analytical Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Reliability
  • Active Listening
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Computer competency
  • Self Motivation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Quality Assessment and Assurance
  • Materials Handling Safety Training
  • Attention to Detail

Affiliations

  • Board member and Youth Leader - Neighborhood Watch Zone (Community Base)
  • Youth Coordinator
  • Rugby Team coordinator
  • Counseling - Domestic Issues and youths (peer pressure and Drugs)
  • Chief Guest - Mana Island Resort - World Water Day
  • Chief Guest - Navatu Primary School

Induction of Prefects

Pre - School Week

Annual Awards Day

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as an outstanding Newcomer Award (Excellent in Time performance, Positive Attitude and Reliable worker); Flavorite Company in Tatura, Victoria
  • Water Authority Of Fiji; awarded and Honor as: Project Of the Year; OHS Compliance of the Year and Rookie of the Year
  • Mentored and coach several employees to take lead roles in project implementation

Languages

English
Professional
Fijian
Professional

Certification

  • White Card - Australia
  • Driving License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Leading Hand

Country Vic Tree Removal
09.2023 - Current

Laborer

K & S Pallet
04.2023 - 09.2024

Laborer

Flavorite
06.2022 - 04.2023

Asphalt Laborer

Amstrong Asphalt Co
02.2022 - 08.2022

Project Manager

Water Authority Of Fiji
02.2016 - 02.2022

Engineer Standards & Quality

Telecom Fiji Limited
01.2010 - 03.2013

Business Analyst

Telecom Fiji Limited
02.2006 - 01.2010

Technical Officer Planning & Design

Telecom Fiji Limited
03.2003 - 03.2006

Diploma in Project Management

Open Education Academy

Project Management

University of The South Pacific, Fiji

Management Development Program

TAFE

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