Alexander Wilson
Brooklyn,Wellington
Summary
Resourceful Senior Environmental Health Officer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in environmental risk assessment, public health policy implementation, and emergency response planning. Excel at problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, ensuring effective management of environmental health issues and promotion of community well-being.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Environmental Health Officer
Maxumise T/N Optimise Investment (Pte)
Tamavua, Suva
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted research into the impact of various pollutants on human health.
- Investigated complaints related to environmental health issues, such as noise pollution or pest infestations.
- Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained prior to commencing any construction work.
- Recorded test data and prepared reports, summaries and charts interpreting test results.
- Carried out regular audits of facilities handling hazardous materials.
- Determined characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gas material and substances by conducting field, laboratory and physical tests.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys to identify trends in environmental health issues.
- Prepared reports detailing the results of investigations into public health hazards.
- Provided training sessions to educate members of the public about safe hygiene practices.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations relating to environmental health concerns.
- Evaluated hazardous waste sites and provided recommendations on cleanup methods.
- Conducted bacteriological tests in relation to environmental or pollution control activity.
- Assessed water quality samples for contaminants such as bacteria, lead, and pesticides.
- Used collected data from field surveys and laboratory analyses to help engineers design new methods and environmental remediation strategies.
- Developed health-related policies and procedures for environmental projects.
- Coordinated efforts between different departments in order to resolve ongoing environmental problems.
- Provided information to government representatives, employers and general public groups on issues of public health, environmental protection and workplace safety.
- Reviewed applications for new building developments to ensure they meet regulatory standards.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
National Community Education & Training Officer
Live & Learn Environmental Education
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Provide communication support to the Project Management Unit in Demand management, Non Revenue Water Management, trade waste & general project information
- Develop and implement community education and training in key capacity building areas of demand management, NRW management & trade waste
- Support PMU with communication and liaison with the community regarding the various projects, with a strong focus on working with sections of the community that are impacted by the project and particularly informal settlements and vulnerable groups
- Facilitated workshops on communication techniques and other relevant topics.
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation and progress in training programs.
- Modified teaching strategies to customize lesson plans for different student needs.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in training programs.
- Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
- Evaluated modes of training delivery to optimize training effectiveness, training costs or environmental impacts.
- Developed strategies to enhance employee knowledge and skills related to their job roles.
- Conducted post-training follow-ups to assess knowledge retention and application on the job.
- Researched current trends in corporate education and evaluated potential applications within organization's environment.
- Monitored training costs and prepared budget reports to justify expenditures.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs tailored to organizational needs.
- Designed and produced instructional materials, such as handouts, manuals, audiovisual aids, computer tutorials.
- Utilized various training methodologies, including classroom instruction, online modules, and hands-on practice.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date training materials, including manuals, handouts, and instructional videos.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of current training methods.
- Maintained strong knowledge by participating in workshops, conferences, and online education classes.
- Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
- Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.
TC WINSTON Humanitarian Response: Food Security & Livelihood Coordinator
Live & Learn Environmental Education
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Oversee implementation programs of agricultural farming, nursery set up, soil management and facilitation of agriculture livelihoods
- Ensure gender equality is fully considered throughout the project with women being enabled to influence decision making around food security and livelihood
- Design plan and continuous monitoring efforts, adapting response strategies where appropriate
- Organize procurement and commodity management of materials for all FSL activities in conjunction with logistics team
- Designed and developed appropriate surveillance, monitoring and evaluation systems for nutrition and food security interventions
- Built on emergency interventions and link to Live & Learn’s longer term programming
Project Officer
NatureFiji-MareqetiViti
12.2015 - 12.2015
- Fiji Tree Frog survey night at Colo I Suva Forest Reserve Park
- Learn from the scientist series- Environmental outreach monthly program
- 2015 Environmental week awareness campaign and logistics
- World Biodiversity Day and Fiji Acmopyle launch and awareness campaign logistics
- Fiji Museum Open Day environmental awareness and logistics
- 2015 Suva Marathon Fiji Acmopyle awareness campaign and logistics
- Community Conservation Learning Network project field assistant and Fiji Acmopyle awareness officer
- Development Children’s Fiji Acmopyle Coloring Booklet for schools awareness
- Office administration
Assistant Marketing Officer
Fiji Rugby Union
04.2014 - 04.2014
- Events assistant coordinator for national team naming, press conference and merchandise
- Marketing research and assisted in the formulation of the Fiji Rugby Union Sponsorship Proposals 2013
- Assist in weekly Rugby news and update publication with Fiji Sun Ltd
- Liaison officer for sponsors to their Fiji rugby products both National and domestic
- Tournaments (local and International) assistant officer for ceremonies and sponsorship logistics- Skipper Cup Semi Final and Final, HFC Farebrother Challenge, Pacific Nations Cup, Italy test match, 2015 RWC qualifier match against Cook Islands
- Logistics coordinator for the 2014 RWC Webb Ellis trophy tour around Viti Levu
Part time Tutor
University of the South Pacific
02.2013 - 02.2013
- Facilitated tutorials and Marking Assessments for GE 202 Agriculture and Nutrition in the Pacific Human Geography Degree Course
- Field assistant for GE202 Agriculture and Nutrition in the Pacific to Koro Island
Internship
Department of Environment
04.2010 - 05.2010
- Internship with the Department of Environment from April to May under the Waste Management Unit
- Carried out compliance inspections on commercial and industrial facilities on Waste Disposal Permits Suva- Nausori Corridor
- Assisted in the inspection of the managing of Naboro Rubbish Dump
Research Assistant
University of the South Pacific
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Research Field Assistant for PhD Student Tamara Osborne on Fiji Tree Frogs on Viti Levu (Namosi, Naitasiri, Nadroga and Nadarivatu)
- Liaised with local community leaders and raised awareness on the studied species
Marketing Runner
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
01.2008 - 01.2009
- ANZ marketing runner for 2009 ANZ and Fiji Times Flood Appeal
- ANZ marketing runner for the ANZ Campaign at the USP and FIT student orientation week
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with clients during pickups or deliveries.
- Assisted in opening student accounts.
- Providing banking information and details for opening an account at ANZ.
- Assisted in marketing and promotional events
- Assisted in stocking shelves with inventory as needed.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
Attachment
Sunflower Airlines
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Attaché at Sun Flower Airlines for 6 months
- Observed aircraft mechanical engineering processes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji01.2010
Augmented Foundation - Social Science Certificate
The University of the South Pacific’s College of Foundation Studies
Suva, FijiSkills
- Environmental risk assessment
- Environmental auditing
- Indoor air quality
- Hazardous waste management
- Environmental education
- Team management
- Emergency response planning
- Sanitation inspection
- Waste reduction strategies
- Technical report writing
- Environmental monitoring
- Pollution prevention
- Infectious disease control
- Pest control management
- Public health promotion
- Soil contamination management
- Noise pollution control
- Sustainability planning
- Ecosystem management
- Industrial hygiene
- Environmental assessment
- Permitting processes
- Air quality management
- Environmental law
- Climate change adaptation
- Water quality management
- Resource conservation
References
- Nunia Thomas, NatureFiji-MareqetiViti Director, 3100598, support@nature.org
- Rev Isireli Kacimaiwai, Associate Minister- Wesley Methodist Church division, Fiji Police Force Chaplain, 3322170, 8310923, isireli_kacimaiwai@yahoo.com
- Inoke Bainimarama, Fiji Rugby Union Media Officer, 9759045, inokebainimarama@gmail.com (22) Inoke Bainimarama | LinkedIn
- Doris Susau, Live & Learn Environment Education Country Manager, 3315868, doris.sasau@livelearn.org
- Isoa Vakarewa, RISE Country Coordinator | isoa.vakarewa@monash.edu
Communityexperience
- Co-Founding Member, Econesian Society, 04/01/08, Present, Current member of the USP student body Econesian Society and nesian350 Organizing Committee that campaigned in the build up towards the Copenhagen Climate Change Meeting 2009., Participant of the Sustainable Tourism Workshop (facilitated by University of Utah and held at USP) - part of the Econesian delegation., Help facilitated a Climate Change Workshop during the 2nd Pacific Youth Festival., Participated in the field training on Natural Hazards in an urban context Natural Disaster Risk in Nadi Town from October 27-30, 2009., Participated in the Pacific Youth Network Forum on Sustainable Development Education from the 30th of November to the 4th of December facilitated by Pace-sd (USP) and funded by UNEP., Volunteered for Live and Learn Environmental Education as assistant field officer, public awareness campaign on waste management at the 2008 hibiscus festival and library cataloging., Pacific Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development’s Volunteer to the National Environment Week and Arbor Week Celebration., Econesian Volunteer for the launch of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2007.
- Youth Advisor, Lami Oceania Wesley Church, 01/01/06, Present, Youth Program development and logistics for the church youth group., Responsible for Peer Counseling and Peer Outreach.
Personal Information
- Age: 40
- Citizenship: Fiji Islands
- Date of Birth: 12/30/84
- Marital Status: Married
Affiliations
- Sunday School teaching assistant at local community church (Lami Oceania Wesley Church)
Accomplishments
- Key mechanisms of a gender and socially inclusive community engagement and participatory design approach in the RISE program in Makassar, Indonesia and Suva, Fiji.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Environmental Health Officer
Maxumise T/N Optimise Investment (Pte)
06.2023 - Current
National Community Education & Training Officer
Live & Learn Environmental Education
08.2016 - 07.2017
TC WINSTON Humanitarian Response: Food Security & Livelihood Coordinator
Live & Learn Environmental Education
04.2016 - 08.2016
Project Officer
NatureFiji-MareqetiViti
12.2015 - 12.2015
Assistant Marketing Officer
Fiji Rugby Union
04.2014 - 04.2014
Part time Tutor
University of the South Pacific
02.2013 - 02.2013
Internship
Department of Environment
04.2010 - 05.2010
Research Assistant
University of the South Pacific
08.2009 - 01.2010
Marketing Runner
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
01.2008 - 01.2009
Attachment
Sunflower Airlines
01.2003 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of The South Pacific
Augmented Foundation - Social Science Certificate
The University of the South Pacific’s College of Foundation Studies
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