Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Communityservices
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Professional Development
Languages
Timeline
Arunesh Kumar

Arunesh Kumar

Hamilton,WKO

Summary

I strongly believe in promoting the organization that I work for in honourable manner, improving the systems and processes as it will enhance the productivity. Also up skilling and upgrading of my qualification is my priority so that I am well versed with the development in the field of work.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Representative

Farmers Trading Company
11.2023 - Current
  • Interacting wih appriximately 100 - 200 Customers a day,
  • Merchandizing Homeware, Small Appliances and Manchesters
  • Day to day interaction with customers and the general public at large
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential customers
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.

Chief Examiner and National Examination writer, Marker and Assessor for Year 8 Hindi Paper

Ministry Of Education, Heritage And Arts - Senikau House
01.2009 - 12.2023

In-charge of implementing the Fijian National Curriculum from the Vernacular Hindi perspective. Organizing for the Hindi Language Curriculum group, item writing and research, other crucial logistics.


Preparing draft paper for National Exam, organizing for the curriculum units paper revision, answering queries and questions regarding the item and other minute details.


In addition, finalization and printing of the paper, once the exam is administered, arranged for the marking group, monitor the entire marking process and presented report to the Ministry of Education Fiji.

Senior Cultural Development Officer

Department of Heritage & Arts
10.2016 - 11.2023
  • The position is responsible to the Director Heritage & Arts through the Principal Culture Officer on Policy and Conventions
  • It also conceptualizes, plan and implement the Department of Heritage and Arts and its Agencies on the policy matters
  • Provide information to the Director regarding Policy and other marketing statistics
  • The Unit act as a point of contact for all media, organize media conferences and prepare press releases for the Department and public relations
  • Also responsible for the 6 Multi-Cultural Centres in Fiji, grant release, acquittals of the grant, monitoring of activities, board of survey various other operational duties

Evaluator

Fiji National University
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Fiji Business Excellence Awards Evaluator
  • Mentored by Business Excellence Trainer Mr George Wong of Singapore and Mr Paul Steel of Baldrige Board of Examiners, USA
  • Provided valuable input during proposal writing processes, contributing to successful project acquisitions for the organization.
  • Maintained a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of an evaluation.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing among colleagues by presenting key insights from completed evaluations at internal meetings.
  • Conducted regular reviews of existing evaluation frameworks, identifying areas for improvement or adaptation based on changing circumstances or needs.

Part time presenter

Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2016
  • Hosting night shows and weekend shows
  • Community Services
  • Radio station Appeal for 88 hours in the year 1998 for the Labasa drought appeal
  • Appeal for financial assistance for the three lost sisters in the year 2005
  • TC Winston Appeal for the western Division – 2016
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Appeal for the food rations and school items for the children of unemployed parents and still continuing

Assistant Teacher

Arya Samaj Primary School
01.2011 - 10.2016
  • Assist the Assistant Head teacher in the administration
  • Offer master of ceremony services
  • Stand in for teaches who are absent
  • Responsible for the day to day running of classes and students in duty of care
  • Responsible for Government bus fare assistance, acquitting, ordering, picking and distributing
  • Year 7 teacher in 2011 and the rest of the years 8 Class Teacher

Conversational Hindi Advisor

Curriculum Development Unit
08.2009 - 12.2009
  • Responsible for conversational curriculum for the country
  • Developing of Intermediate and Advanced level books
  • Typing of Hindi books
  • Visiting schools in relation to conversational Hindi Teaching
  • Despatching of books to various schools in Fiji
  • Logistics for workshops in creating awareness in relation to conversational teaching in schools

Assistant Teacher

Pundit Vishnu Deo Memorial School
05.2009 - 07.2009
  • Assist the Assistant Head teacher in the administration
  • Offer master of ceremony services
  • Stand in for teaches who are absent
  • Responsible for the day to day running of classes and students in duty of care
  • Year 7 teacher
  • In-charge of Scouts and Red Cross students

Presenter, Producer and creative writer

Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
01.1996 - 12.2006
  • Writing of commercial scripts, producing and on air presentation
  • Outside Broadcasting for high end spending clients
  • Hosting breakfast shows, night shows and weekend shifts
  • Managed time efficiently during presentations to cover all essential points while maintaining audience interest and avoiding information overload.
  • Contributed subject matter expertise as a panelist or guest speaker at conferences or events related to my field.
  • Actively sought out opportunities for professional development to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies that could enhance my presentations.
  • Conducted thorough research on presentation topics, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information shared with audiences.
  • Customized presentation style based on audience demographics, adapting tone and language to suit different groups'' needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of The South Pacific, Fiji
01.2018

Post Graduate Diploma - Education

University of The South Pacific, Fiji Islands
01.2015

Bachelor of Arts Graduate Certificate - Education, English, Hindi

University of the South Pacific
01.2014

Diploma - Education, Counselling Studies, Hindi

Fiji College of Advanced Education, Nasinu, Suva
01.2008

Fiji Seventh Form Examination -

Bhawani Dayal High School
01.1995
GPA: 268/400

Fiji Intermediate Examination -

Bhawani Dayal Primary School
01.1988
GPA: 460/500

Skills

  • Working in collaboration with any community at large due to powerful experience in Commercial Radio Industry, Cultural Development knowledge, and respect for all culture and communities,
  • Computer Literacy,
  • Professional Business Evaluator,
  • Empathetic Teacher with heart for learners,
  • Knowledge of Local Customs, culture and Traditions, The knowledge that I have gained as a radio personality for 20 years has given me a better understanding into the protocols of the various major and minor communities in Fiji
  • Fundraising strategies,
  • Grant writing,
  • Campaign management,
  • Event planning,
  • Budget management,
  • Ardent fan of Rugby 7's and Soccer

Certification

Justice of Peace for the Fiji Islands, 2023 - 2026

Communityservices

  • Radio station Appeal for Labasa drought appeal, 1998
  • Appeal for financial assistance for the three lost sisters, 2005
  • TC Winston Appeal for the western Division, 2016
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Appeal for food rations and school items for children of unemployed parents, 2020, Ongoing

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/07/76
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Ms Seini Vakaloloma, Principal Culture officer, The Department of Culture, Heritage and Arts, +679 8923411, +679 2737411, seinisokoviti@gmail.com, SeiniV@edu.gov.fj
  • Mr. Virendra Lal, Member of the Parliament, Fiji Islands, (+679) 9226384, P O Box 10289, Laucala Beach, Suva
  • Mr. Collin Yabaki, Director Culture, Heritage and Arts, Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, +679 9908708, Collin.yabaki@justice.gov.fj, yabakicollin71@gmail.com
  • Mrs Anji Naidu-Khan, Teacher / Project Manager & Executive Administrator / General Secretary, Girmit Foundation NZ, +64 9-394 8788, +64 22 020 7490, ngnaidu2003@gmail.com
  • Ash Hasan Khan, Probation Officer, Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections, 093692705, 0272816603, ash.khan@corrections.govt.nz
  • Mr Gavin Oliver, Principal, Pukete Primary School, gavin.oliver@pukete.school.nz, +64 273334468
  • Mrs. Kimberly Long, Teacher, Pukete Primary School, kimberley.long@pukete.school.nz, 0272566671

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hosting shows
  • Socializing
  • Reading scientific discoveries
  • Assisting people in their work
  • Working towards excellence

Professional Development

  • In House Fiji Teachers Union Constitution, 04/20/11
  • FEMIS training, 09/10/13
  • School Self-Assessment, Internal Assessment, 05/30/13
  • Curriculum Hindi Workgroup, 09/18/14
  • Literacy & Numeracy, Child Protection, Literacy, Clean School, 07/23/15
  • Cyber Safety & Basic Counselling/FINEd/ Lesson Plan/ Drug, 02/26/15
  • Hindi Curriculum Workgroup Meeting, 07/27/15
  • Dyslexia/Jolly Phonics/ Leadership for Inclusion, 06/24/15
  • FEMIS/Literacy, 04/12/15
  • LANA/ Basic Counselling/ IEA / Salt/ Maths Guide/ Reading, 06/08/16 - 08/10/16
  • Climate Change / Improving Teaching Maths & Science in Primary Schools, 05/11/16
  • Performance Management Framework, 03/06/18
  • Certificates for Supervisor and Manager Disciplinary Skills, 05/11/17
  • Effective Job Application and Interview Skills Performance Management Framework Part 2, 04/05/18
  • Safe, Healthy and Protective Learning environment in schools, 12/10/20
  • Investigators Panel Leadership training, 2022
  • Teacher only day - Pukete Primary School 24/10/2024 (Science of Teaching)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Fiji
Limited Working
Punjabi
Elementary
Urdu
Professional Working

Timeline

Sales Representative - Farmers Trading Company
11.2023 - Current
Evaluator - Fiji National University
01.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Cultural Development Officer - Department of Heritage & Arts
10.2016 - 11.2023
Assistant Teacher - Arya Samaj Primary School
01.2011 - 10.2016
Conversational Hindi Advisor - Curriculum Development Unit
08.2009 - 12.2009
Assistant Teacher - Pundit Vishnu Deo Memorial School
05.2009 - 07.2009
Chief Examiner and National Examination writer, Marker and Assessor for Year 8 Hindi Paper - Ministry Of Education, Heritage And Arts - Senikau House
01.2009 - 12.2023
Part time presenter - Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2016
Presenter, Producer and creative writer - Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
01.1996 - 12.2006
University of the South Pacific - Bachelor of Arts Graduate Certificate, Education, English, Hindi
Fiji College of Advanced Education - Diploma, Education, Counselling Studies, Hindi
Bhawani Dayal High School - Fiji Seventh Form Examination,
Bhawani Dayal Primary School - Fiji Intermediate Examination,
University of The South Pacific - Master of Arts, Education
University of The South Pacific - Post Graduate Diploma, Education
Arunesh Kumar