Josefa Logavatu
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
Passionate and driven leader with a keen eye for detail. Eager to learn and listen, valuing input from all levels of the organization. Committed to continuous growth and development, constantly seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills. Adept at fostering collaboration and driving team success through effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader - Secondment
Wellington City Council
05.2024 - Current
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Conducted training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics and community meetings to promote organization and educational opportunities.
- Managed staff rostering at two sites.
- Supervised staff senior and new, providing guidance and mentorship to support their professional development.
- Managed debt collection and invoicing at both sites.
- successfully collaborated with organizations within and outside of council for our give back events, paid events, tournaments and programmes.
Recreational Coordinator
Wellington City Council
06.2023 - Current
- Familiarized myself and was the go to person for information and how to's on school curriculums, funding, Envibe, discount eligibilities, leisure/gold/community service cards, influx, club active and more.
- Improved and Facilitated old and new recreational programmes. Assessed the needs of the community through surveys and feedback sessions, tailoring programming to meet evolving interests (school curriculum, and what was happening/ coming up at the time e.g rugby season, Matariki etc...)
- Managed a team of staff members and volunteers on numerous school programmes, events and tournaments.. ensuring a Safe and enjoyable event/programme.
- Successfully collaborated with other organizations to make our events a success,
- Enhanced participant satisfaction by planning and implementing diverse recreational activities for all age groups.
- Using innovative ways to engage participants in recreational activities by using sports, team activities and individual challenges as a medium. Building leaders of tomorrow.
- Conducted training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics and community meetings to promote organization and educational opportunities.
Founder & Executive Director
The Journey Sports Limited
03.2023 - Current
- A newly registered company here in New Zealand
- Providing the essential tools and services needed for aspiring and current rugby players from tier 2 rugby nations. The primary goal is to prepare them for the professional world both on and off the field.
Rugby Consultant
ThirdEYE International Sports Consultantcy
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
- Collaborated with teams to strategize, and implement better attacking and defensive options.
Rugby Coach and Foreign Student Consultant
Teikyo University Rugby Football Club
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Increased player motivation through the establishment of clear objectives, expectations, and regular feedback sessions.
- Conducted video analysis sessions that allowed athletes to review their performances critically, leading to improved decision-making on the field.
- Maintained a disciplined yet nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning both rugby-specific skills as well as essential life values.
- Enhanced player skills with focused individual coaching sessions tailored to each player''s needs.
- Assisted foreign players with rugby translations, document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
Professional Rugby Player
Ricoh Blackrams Tokyo Rugby
04.2020 - 04.2023
Education
Bachelors Degree - Sports & Medicinal Science
Teikyo University Hachioji Campus
Hachioji, Tokyo04.2020
Level 2 & 4 Introduction into Studies, Health In General -
Waikato Institute Of Technology
Hamilton, New Zealand12.2015
High School Diploma -
Hamilton Boys' High School
Hamilton, NZ12.2014
High School Diploma -
Marist Brothers High School
Suva, Fiji12.2013
Accounting And Economics
Marist Brothers High School
Suva, Fiji12.2012
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- People Management
- Staff Training
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Documentation And Reporting
- Goal Setting
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Leading Team Meetings
- Safety processes and procedures
- Shift Scheduling
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Project Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Full Drivers Licence
- First Aid Level 1
- Health and Safety representative
- World rugby level 1 coaching
- World Rugby Online Modules
- Child protection certificate
- SELO - evidence verifier certificate
Accomplishments
- Parks, Sport & Recreation Staff Awards 2024 - Programme of the Year Winner
- Parks, Sport & Recreation Staff Awards 2024 - Nominated for Leadership Award
- Parks, Sport & Recreation Staff Awards 2024 - Nominated for Recreation staff of the year award
- 2024 WCC Staff Awards - Shortlisted for the Whakapai Ake (Innovating thinking) Award
- 2024 WCC Staff Awards - Nominated for the Peoples Choice Award
- 2024 Led & Facilitated Nairnville Recreation Centers first ever Schools Tournament.
- Co-Coached Teikyo University to a rugby championship title in 2023, Japan
- Graduated with a bachelors degree in sports and medicinal science
- 2016 recipient of Teikyo University’s four year rugby scholarship - Tokyo, Japan
- 2014 Successful recipient of the Pasifika Scolarship Hamilton Boys’ High School in Hamilton, New Zealand
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Suva, Fiji
- Date of Birth: 06/14/95
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Fijian
- Driving License: DX253091
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Greg Smith, 021359905, greg.smith@wintec.ac.nz, Director of Sports, Waikato Institute of Technology
- Milan Volavola, +61456785884, mvs@foundationsports.org, Managing Director, Vsquared Advisory
- Soma Tomokazu, propprop1or3@gmail.com, Teikyo University Rugby Football Club
- Yukako Mori, +819065967646, yukakomoriym@gmail.com, Ricoh Blackrams Rugby Club
- Anjna Maisuriya, 0212278358, Anjna.maisuriya@wcc.govt.nz, Rec Centre Nairnville branch manager, Wellington City Council
Hobbies and Interests
- Rugby Union & Rugby League
- Strength and conditioning
- Nutrition
- Food Tasting
- World News
- Olympics
- Real Estate
- Basketball
- Sports in General
- Sight Seeing
- Night Lifes
- Cultural Shows
- History
- Wild Life
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Fiji
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Team Leader - Secondment
Wellington City Council
05.2024 - Current
Recreational Coordinator
Wellington City Council
06.2023 - Current
Founder & Executive Director
The Journey Sports Limited
03.2023 - Current
Rugby Consultant
ThirdEYE International Sports Consultantcy
02.2023 - 06.2023
Rugby Coach and Foreign Student Consultant
Teikyo University Rugby Football Club
08.2022 - 03.2023
Professional Rugby Player
Ricoh Blackrams Tokyo Rugby
04.2020 - 04.2023
Bachelors Degree - Sports & Medicinal Science
Teikyo University Hachioji Campus
Level 2 & 4 Introduction into Studies, Health In General -
Waikato Institute Of Technology
High School Diploma -
Hamilton Boys' High School
High School Diploma -
Marist Brothers High School
Accounting And Economics
Marist Brothers High School
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