ELU TATAUA
FARHALL,BLENHEIM
Summary
Compassionate professional with a strong background in community support and disability assistance. Expertise in time management, record keeping, and team collaboration to develop effective client care plans, ensuring optimal support and engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
NZCL
Fairhall, Blenheim
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported individuals in developing social skills and community engagement.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of services provided.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client support plans.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to enhance client well-being.
- Supported clients during medical appointments, advocating on their behalf when needed.
- Provided transportation for clients to various appointments or activities as required.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving clients in order to protect their safety.
- Provided support to individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living.
- Participated in team meetings, providing input regarding client care plans.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills and independent living abilities.
- Ensured the physical safety of each client through regular check-ins and monitoring of behaviors.
Meatline worker
Talley's Blenheim
Blenheim, Marlborough
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all employees.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment to uphold company standards.
Secretary General
Tuvalu Association of Sports and National Olypic Committee
Funafuti, Tuvalu
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Project Support Officer
Ridge to Reef Project, Government of Tuvalu
Funafuti, Tuvalu
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted in preparing project documentation and reports for stakeholders.
- Supported budget tracking and expense reporting for various projects.
- Developed training materials to onboard new project team members.
- Organized project files and maintained a centralized document repository.
- Tracked deliverables and ensured adherence to project timelines.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures and standards when carrying out duties associated with assigned projects.
- Performed research as required in order to provide solutions for specific problems encountered during a project's lifecycle.
- Developed detailed documentation for all aspects of the projects including progress reports, budgets, timelines and other related documents.
- Provided technical assistance where needed in order to help streamline workflow processes.
- Identified areas requiring improvement within existing processes and procedures related to projects.
- Created communications materials such as newsletters, emails and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Graduate Teacher
Motufoua Secondary School, Government of Tuvalu
Vaitupu & Funafuti, Tuvalu
03.2009 - 04.2017
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to promote student participation and learning.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and assignments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching strategies and share resources.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student progress and school policies.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills.
- Improved student test scores by providing students with personalized tutoring.
- Assisted in the development of educational objectives and goals for each student.
- Participated in extracurricular activities such as sports teams or clubs with students.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by providing hands-on activities and projects.
- Facilitated small group sessions with struggling learners to provide additional support.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance including grades and attendance.
Research Extension Associate DSAP Project
Government of Tuvalu
Funafuti, Funafuti
01.2004 - 02.2009
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Agriculture Liaison Officer
Government of Tuvalu
Funafuti, Funafuti
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Coordinated communication between stakeholders and management teams.
- Developed training materials for new liaison processes and procedures.
- Facilitated meetings to address concerns and gather feedback from community members.
- Analyzed community needs to inform program development and outreach initiatives.
- Prepared reports summarizing community engagement activities and outcomes.
- Facilitated meetings between internal staff, clients and other external contacts to discuss project requirements and outcomes.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of The South Pacific
Fiji11-2023
Executive Masters in Sports Organisation Management - Sports Administration
University Catholic De Louvain
Switzerland09-2018
Master of Science - Agriculture
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia12-2016
Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture - Agriculture
University of The South Pacific
Samoa12-2007
Bachelor of Agriculture - Agriculture
University of The South Pacific
SAMOA12-2000
B Bursary - Science
St Andrew’s College
Christchurch, NZ12-1998
Skills
- Client support
- Daily living assistance
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Community engagement
- Case management
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Educational guidance
- Personal care assistance
- Client needs assessments
- Disability awareness
- Data entry and reporting
- First aid and CPR
- Community outreach
Timeline
Community Support Worker
NZCL
08.2025 - Current
Meatline worker
Talley's Blenheim
01.2025 - 04.2025
Secretary General
Tuvalu Association of Sports and National Olypic Committee
01.2019 - 04.2024
Project Support Officer
Ridge to Reef Project, Government of Tuvalu
05.2017 - 12.2018
Graduate Teacher
Motufoua Secondary School, Government of Tuvalu
03.2009 - 04.2017
Research Extension Associate DSAP Project
Government of Tuvalu
01.2004 - 02.2009
Agriculture Liaison Officer
Government of Tuvalu
01.2001 - 12.2003
MBA - Business Administration
University of The South Pacific
Executive Masters in Sports Organisation Management - Sports Administration
University Catholic De Louvain
Master of Science - Agriculture
The University of Queensland
Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture - Agriculture
University of The South Pacific
Bachelor of Agriculture - Agriculture
University of The South Pacific
B Bursary - Science
St Andrew’s College