Name. : Bani Dunn
Address : *** ******* **** **
Santa Rosa 95409 CA
Phone # : 707-***-****
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
●Experienced Coordinator/Administrator with a background in not-for-profit, construction business, together with Fiji government employment in two departments.
●Proven communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
●Deep commitment to the welfare of the youth of Fiji, excellent counsellor and trainer.
●Able to communicate clearly and concisely with people of diverse backgrounds and levels of authority.
●Creative and motivating, enabling and empowering with people of all ages, races, and creeds. Team player.
●Innovative thinker, practical, down to earth and hardworking. Excellent sales ability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Administration
●Block By Block Limited
oResponsible for the oversight of up to 15 employees on multi job sites.
oManaged the materials to various building sites and coordinated payments.
oSolicited sales from a large network of friends and former work mates.
●Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of the Fiji Islands
oResponsible for the oversight of 700 families in the Ra and Ba provinces
oConducted regular meetings with affected children, parents and families
oOversaw the design and development of new projects in response to client needs
oLiaised with other shareholders on projects and funding issues
oDirected the day to day operations of my section of the Department Office
●Fiji Police Force, Totogo Police Station, Suva, Fiji Islands.
oI was the clerk in charge of all the communication between officers and enlisted personnel in the office of the Administration Inspector
oCoordinated the time sheets, work sheets and vehicle expense sheets for all employees in the above-noted department
Financial
●Coordinated all employee wage reports and pay packets and materials costings for Block By Block Limited.
●Prepared budgets, action plan reports and financial proposals for the Department of Social Welfare, and Greenpeace International.
●Assisted other applicants with local and national government funding projects while with the Department of Social Welfare.
Abilities
●Write and speak both Fijian and English with some knowledge of Hindustani
●Efficient with MS Word and all internet functions.
●Familiar with MS Excel
●Accomplished athlete – rugby, martial arts and volleyball
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
May 2023-Present Caregiver ( Loveshine Fijian Homecare) California
January 2022- May 2023 Caregiver ( Bula Fiji Agency)
May 2015 - Dec 2021 PERSONAL PROTECTION OFFICER ( FIJI Opposition Leader Hon Rabuka) Suva Fiji
May 2011 – Dec 2014 BLACK WATER Ops Afghanistan
Protection Officer
July 200 0– April 2011 POLICE CONTABLE Suva, Fiji Islands
Fiji Police Force
Feb 07 - July 08 SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER Tavua, Fiji Islands
Department of Social Welfare
Jan 04 - Aug 05 Assistant Coordinator Suva, Fiji Islands
Greenpeace International
1999 - 2000 Laboratory Assistant Suva, Fiji Islands
University of the South Pacific
FORMAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
2010 PUBLIC ORDER MANAGEMENT COURSE Suva, Fiji Islands
Fiji Police Academy
●Completed the Certificate
2008 - 2009 CHILD PROTECTION, PROBATION, AND OFFICER Suva, Fiji Islands
DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Fiji Police Academy
2007 – 2008 HUMAN RIGHTS SEMINARS Rakiraki, Fiji Islands
●Completed workshops in Counseling, Child Welfare, Probation, FNCDP Awareness, and Child Protection
2006 DIPLOMA IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT Suva, Fiji Islands
Box Hill Institute
●Completed a Certificate in Children Services and 5 Units towards a Diploma in Child Development
●Courses included Foster
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