Latu Puloka

Working in collaboration with the Academic Administrator and Operations Coordinator, Technical Director Academic, and the Academic Director · Provide pro-active Navigation management leadership, vision and advice to OCA; · Provide effective leadership of the navigation programme's planning processes to ensure effective delivery of agreed performance outcomes; · Build and maintain an effective navigation programme team through transparent processes and provide support, guidance and direction to navigation staff; · Develop, maintain and enhance good working relationships and effective communication within OCA; · Monitor and enhance navigation programme performance to achieve agreed outcomes.

• Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
• Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
• Learned diverse construction trades skills, including basic carpentry, plastering and concrete laying.
• Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.

• Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
• Installed rebar and moulded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
• Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
• Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications.
• Created specific finishes on poured concrete, including painting or brushing for desired texture.
• Completed finishing work such as smoothing out and leveling poured concrete for residential and commercial construction sites.
• Utilized standard hand tools such as groovers and hand trowels to alleviate inconsistencies and create level surfaces.

• Assisted youth with activities, including homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy.
• Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
• Supported individuals to help develop communication, social and daily living skills.
• Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.

• Led dynamic group topics to help facilitate discussions among group members.
• Organized large group events such as faith-based outings, fundraisers and sports competitions to integrate youth group and community.
• Counseled youth by providing wisdom and guidance to help overcome and face interpersonal issues.
• Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
• Provided counseling to students with spiritual and personal issues and maintained relationships with students.
• Collaborated with Pastor to establish program objectives and achieved outcome goals by devising effective strategies.

• Provided current weapons systems training to incoming soldiers to maintain combat readiness.
• Worked with superiors to standardize job responses and duties for security perimeters.
• Supervised high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record.
• Advised on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Mentored and maintained the accountability of Marines within the platoon providing guidance for development and readiness for missions.

• Organized and oversaw infantry operations, including training, administration and security activities of Infantry units.
• Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment.
• Maintained excellent weapons knowledge and coordinated infantry operation of equipment, including rifles, machine guns and hand grenades.
• Analyzed fighting conditions and led attack and defence operations during ground missions.
• Coordinated infantry positioning and equipment locations to facilitate safety and efficiency.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

• Performed multiple logistics administrative duties within the J/G/S-4 section
• Compiled and maintained logistics support data, computing combat logistics support requirements and coordinating combat logistics functions in support of MAGTF operations and deployments
• Served as combat cargo assistants aboard naval amphibious assault ships at the senior or staff non-commissioned officer level or SNCO.
• Planned, Coordinated and Supervised movement of equipment and gear in support of missions.