Business Adviser

• Jan 2021 - Present

Economic Research & Analysis▪ Perform qualitative and quantitative economic analyses of the key growth sectors in the economy, to develop a 'deep' understanding of how markets function, including existing constraints and potential opportunities. ▪ Identify the potential for pro-poor growth and support market actors to develop new innovative business solutions to unlock the growth potential of the sector.▪ Contribute to research and monitoring studies to assess… Economic Research & Analysis▪ Perform qualitative and quantitative economic analyses of the key growth sectors in the economy, to develop a 'deep' understanding of how markets function, including existing constraints and potential opportunities. ▪ Identify the potential for pro-poor growth and support market actors to develop new innovative business solutions to unlock the growth potential of the sector.▪ Contribute to research and monitoring studies to assess the performance of MDF’s investment portfolio and its economic impact on of livelihoods of the poor involved in the sector. ▪ Identify new opportunities to address other forms of inclusion: women economic empowerment, minority participation, nutrition, disability and environment. Show more Show less

Research & Insights Officer

• Aug 2017 - Oct 2020

Responsible for ensuring Tourism Fiji staff and its stakeholders remain highly informed on performance of the industry, emerging trends, changing dynamics and consumer behavior insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making across the organisation.I am also a committee member of the organisation's Labour Management Consultation and Cooperation committee.Duties and Responsibilities:- Work with relevant Government Agencies to manage all sources of information… Responsible for ensuring Tourism Fiji staff and its stakeholders remain highly informed on performance of the industry, emerging trends, changing dynamics and consumer behavior insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making across the organisation.I am also a committee member of the organisation's Labour Management Consultation and Cooperation committee.Duties and Responsibilities:- Work with relevant Government Agencies to manage all sources of information relating to Tourism Fiji's performance, including the International Visitor Survey and Visitor Arrivals Monthly Releases. This includes ensuring Tourism Fiji has a suitable process in place to directly access and the IVS raw data and be able to disseminate information from it.- Liaise with PATA, WTTC, FHTA, UNTWO, WTO, SPTO and other relevant associations for travel reports, data and market intelligence, trend analysis, market shifts, change in demographics etc.-Identify and access other data sources available publicly for Tourism Fiji's consideration.- Maintain an accurate industry snapshot that includes core information relating to the industry such as number of hotels/rooms, number of tour operators, details of new developments and their status etc.Reporting:- Collate and analyse all data received and information sources to provide Senior Management with up-to-date information on TF's performance, emerging trends and insights on consumer behaviour.-Prepare and present regular reports to the CEO and other employees of TF on the findings and insights from research and reports.-Prepare statistical data, market intelligence, competitors activities etc. for Executive Committee & Board of Directors Show more Show less

Research Analyst - Investment & Trade

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

I was part of the dynamic team involved in promoting and stimulating productive Foreign Direct Investment and Exports. My role was primarily data collating and providing analyses to the Advisors to prepare relevant Investment or export profiles as well as socio economic and investment overviews. I learned a great deal in this role about Fiji's priority sectors, the Fiji government's trade policy framework, the trade regulatory environment, tax free zones, various incentives in place to… I was part of the dynamic team involved in promoting and stimulating productive Foreign Direct Investment and Exports. My role was primarily data collating and providing analyses to the Advisors to prepare relevant Investment or export profiles as well as socio economic and investment overviews. I learned a great deal in this role about Fiji's priority sectors, the Fiji government's trade policy framework, the trade regulatory environment, tax free zones, various incentives in place to encourage investment and export.My key responsibilities include:-Collecting and collating up-to-date market data on the business climate in Fiji.- Collecting and collating up-to-date data on the regulatory environment in Fiji.- Creating Investment /export trend analysis by sector in Fiji and the region.- Tracking import and export trends in key sub-sectors and business case for Investment.- Preparing Market Intelligence Reports.- Obtaining and collating information on regulatory compliance, information on trade finance, logistics, customs, packaging and pricing in Fiji and key international markets.- Conducting market surveys.- Collating international statistics- Keeping the CRM system updated.- Creating updates and managing investment and trade & export databases. Show more Show less

Research Attache

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

GICL works to exceed shareholders' expectations in all aspects of their business by pursuing excellence in everything they do and to promote, facilitate and engender among Fijians not only love for business but also a readiness to create opportunities for themselves on active business participation and livelihood in commerce. I worked as the primary research analyst to GICL's investment projects. Part of my responsibilities include coordinating and mentoring young graduates in the… GICL works to exceed shareholders' expectations in all aspects of their business by pursuing excellence in everything they do and to promote, facilitate and engender among Fijians not only love for business but also a readiness to create opportunities for themselves on active business participation and livelihood in commerce. I worked as the primary research analyst to GICL's investment projects. Part of my responsibilities include coordinating and mentoring young graduates in the procedures of acquiring crucial research and honing of business analytical skills, writing business proposals and business reports as well as providing the Managing Director with accurate and timely information for advice to the Board of Directors. Show more Show less

Survey Officer - Compensation Benchmarking Survey for the Government of Fiji - World Bank Funded

• May 2016 - Jul 2016

In order to gain a more nuanced perspective on the attractiveness of civil service posts, and to develop tailored policy responses to improve its ability to attract and retain the requisite skills, the Government of Fiji has obtained World Bank support for such a market benchmarking survey. Focusing on a set of benchmark jobs, the survey will analyze compensation and other factors offered by relevant employers in the broader labour market as compared to the civil service, the key objectives… In order to gain a more nuanced perspective on the attractiveness of civil service posts, and to develop tailored policy responses to improve its ability to attract and retain the requisite skills, the Government of Fiji has obtained World Bank support for such a market benchmarking survey. Focusing on a set of benchmark jobs, the survey will analyze compensation and other factors offered by relevant employers in the broader labour market as compared to the civil service, the key objectives being:Duties of the Survey Officer - CBSG include:1. Responsible for collecting, analyzing and classifying information, responding to requests for information, and assist with the completion of the Compensation Benchmarking Survey Questionnaire;2. Conduct basic statistical analysis in Excel, and provide basic analysis reports for the CBSG Team Leader and Project Economist as requested;3. Provides administrative support for the CBSG Project, and supports the CBSG Team Leader and Project Economist as needed for:- Schedule appointments with private sector agencies & Government agencies and record follow-up;- Research and investigate questions & issues requiring the review and consideration of historical renumeration data;- Compose effective basic correspondence summaries and reports;- Assist with preparing proposals, reports and other documents as necessary, and- Participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of all Department initiatives Show more Show less

President, Queen Victoria School Old Boy's University of the South Pacific Student Association

• Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

Elected to lead the QVSOB USPSA as the Association's President for the year. Completed 1st Semester President's term to return to the United States to complete BA Economics Program.

Facilities Assistant

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2014

Finance Assistant (Business Office)

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

President/Coach/Player

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

Audit Intern

• May 2014 - Jul 2014

Worked as an Audit Intern tasked with helping the firm's audit teams in assessing and evaluating client companies' finances to ensure they fall in line with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).

International and Economics Trade Research Intern

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

Worked as an intern involved in researching the economic and international trade of Fiji as perceived from a geopolitical context. My responsibilities included attending forums and talks as part of the Embassy's information gathering responsibilities. The information was used to inform the Embassy on how to better advise the Fiji government on its implementation of international trade policies to better ensure the economic security of the Fiji economy as a whole.

Phonathon Student Ambassador

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

My role was to be a student ambassador of the College who contacted and sought funds from alumni, students' parents, past-parents and other relevant stakeholders in order to raise funds for the College Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is important in that it funds a major part of the College's educational operational expenditures such as Overseas and Study Abroad Programs, Other extra-curricular activities, Financing of professor-student partnerships and helped provide scholarships for students… My role was to be a student ambassador of the College who contacted and sought funds from alumni, students' parents, past-parents and other relevant stakeholders in order to raise funds for the College Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is important in that it funds a major part of the College's educational operational expenditures such as Overseas and Study Abroad Programs, Other extra-curricular activities, Financing of professor-student partnerships and helped provide scholarships for students attending Lewis & Clark College. It is estimated that about 90 percent of the student population rely on some formof scholarship due to the Annual Fund. My responsibilities included calling the aforementioned stakeholders and informing them of the college's new developments as well as requesting for their generous donations to the Annual Fund to help continue the college's good work. Show more Show less

Audit Intern

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Worked as an Audit Intern tasked with helping the firm's audit teams in assessing and evaluating client companies' finances to ensure they fall in line with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).

Audit Intern

• Nov 2007 - Jan 2008

Worked as an Audit Intern tasked with helping the firm's audit teams in assessing and evaluating client companies' finances to ensure they fall in line with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).