Young Professional - I worked as a Research Officer at the Parliament of Fiji for almost 2 years.

· Courteous and considerate of others · Able to develop excellent working relationships with people from different professions and social and cultural backgrounds. · Enjoys a challenge and determined to succeed whether individually or as a group

-Marker for the Course PS102 (DFL) – part-time only.
Under the supervision of Dr Schultz I have been given the task to mark Students’ assignments for Semester 1 2008 while doing my research for my thesis
-Research Officer (Graduate) – Parliament of Fiji under the UNDP Institutional Strengthening Project:
My duties include the following:

- Logistical arrangements
(Site inspection and Budget Preparation)
- Represented the Project Manager to do site inspections for potential conference venues, budgetary reports on conferences and assisted in meetings over discussions on budgetary matters
- Organized and planned (ticketing/visa/protocol/accommodation) the Project teams travelling arrangements to the ASPG conference in Wellington and also including within the Fiji region

- Assigned as project assistant
(Preparation of disposition forms/attendance and other personnel matters for the project staff members)
- Provide effective administrative needs of the other 6 graduate trainees and organized the team’s participation on social activities as part of our interaction with the Fiji Parliament Secretariat.
- Being able to endure and be accountable on the project and team matters.
- Able to see the overall objective of the project itself and what is required of it in its output.
- Assist the two graduate trainees and Committees
- Able to summarize submissions from public hearings on controversial Bills like the Qoliqoli and Indigenous Claims Tribunal and gained knowledge of committee meetings and its procedures

- Summary Reports on Conferences and workshops
- Preparation of quality workshops/seminars reports that were co-funded by the project or the Parliament Secretariat

- Public Awareness
- Participated in social campaigns organized by UN agencies and organized participation from staff at the Secretariat. For example pinning white ribbons on MPS to commemorate “Elimination on Violence Against Women”

2008 – University of the South Pacific
MA Thesis – currently writing my proposal

2004 - 2006 University of the South Pacific
Post-Graduate Diploma
- Major: Applied Psychology

2001 - 2003 University of the South Pacific
Bachelor of Arts
- Double Majors: Tourism Studies and Applied Psychology

1999 - 2000 University of the South Pacific
ź Foundation Social Science

1995 - 1998 Adi Cakobau School (Fiji)

2008 – University of the South Pacific
MA Thesis – currently writing my proposal

2004 - 2006 University of the South Pacific
Post-Graduate Diploma
- Major: Applied Psychology

2001 - 2003 University of the South Pacific
Bachelor of Arts
- Double Majors: Tourism Studies and Applied Psychology

1999 - 2000 University of the South Pacific
ź Foundation Social Science

1995 - 1998 Adi Cakobau School (Fiji)
ź Fiji Junior Certificate – ‘A’ Grade Pass
ź Fiji School of Leaving Certificate - Pass

Additional Accomplishments
·Attended and compiled the report on the FIJI PARLIAMENTARY WORKSHOP ON GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP
·Attended, participated and compiled the report of the Australasian Study of Parliament Group (ASPG) in NZ
·Attended and participated in the Leadership Programme at USP
·Attended the TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the SENATE (Critical Thinking/Financial management/Time Management)
·Attended and assisted in the compilation report on the CPA/WTO REGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR PACIFIC PARLIAMENTARIANS
·Attended and compiled the report on the Workshop on Trade and Its Implications on Communities in Fiji for Senators
·Attended, participated and compiled a Report on the International Women’s Day Celebration
·Attended and participated at the UN Gender/HIV AIDS Workshop in Suva
·Liaised with parliaments in the region for assistance on parliamentary matters and conference management
·Compiling the official Journal of Parliament and retyping of Minutes and Order Papers for both Houses and in the process learn the practice and procedure employed by both Houses.
2003-2004 - Sales Manager, Warwick Resort and Spa Fiji
(April – July) I worked under the supervision of Mr. Jack Stark in promoting the hotel to various clients. My duties include providing the appropriate quotes, supervising conference set ups, report writing and liaising with heads of other departments on various matters concerning sales and marketing.