Ratu Tevita Tuimacilai
Tatura,Australia
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. Hardworking Leading Hand driven to improve productivity and maximize customer satisfaction. Expert in [Area] and offering [Number] years experience in [Industry]. Hardworking [Type] team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Good maintenance and repair skills with training in [Area of expertise]. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Hand
Country Vic Tree Removal
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed and maintained a safe working environment for staff
- Organized 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Project Management -
University of The South Pacific
Management Development Program -
TAFE
Skills
- 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
Certification
- White Card - Australia
- Driving License
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
Fijian
Activities
- 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
References
- Ms Tagi Loloma Turaga, 90 Womboin Road, Lambton, New South Wales, 2298, 0414593961, turagatagi@yahoo.com
- Ms Lyanne Vuanicau Morrisey, 0428626220, mangoe23@hotmail.com
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
Management Development Program -
TAFE