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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Lorima Kaitani

Lorima Kaitani

Mangere,AUK

Summary

Dedicated Forestry Worker with extensive experience in conservation management and tree planting, honed at Mahi Rakau and other notable organizations. Excelled in roles requiring strong work ethic and excellent communication, significantly contributing to reforestation efforts and forest health monitoring. Proven leader in nurturing team collaboration and enhancing safety procedures, ensuring high-quality environmental stewardship.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forestry Worker

Mahi Rakau
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks like pruning branches or removing dead wood from trees reducing potential hazards within the managed area.
  • Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.

Nursery Attendant

Ministry of Firestry, Fiji
07.2019 - 05.2023

• responsible for the cultivation and care of young trees in a nursery setting, including tasks like preparing soil, planting seeds and cuttings, watering, pruning, weeding, pest control, transplanting, and preparing trees for sale or distribution, all while maintaining the health and quality of the growing stock;requiring physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions and a knowledge of plant propagation and horticultural practices.

Field Officer

Agromarketing
11.2017 - 10.2018

•Survey farms

•Inspect farm quality produce for export

Education

Forestry Training Centre

Nadarivatu Fijian School - Years 1-8
Dudley High School - Years 9-12

Skills

  • Tree planting
  • Chainsaw operation
  • Tree identification
  • Timber selection
  • GPS navigation
  • Forest mapping
  • Hazardous tree assessment
  • Forest inventory
  • Fire prevention techniques
  • Public relations skills
  • Conservation management
  • Erosion control
  • Forest health monitoring
  • Wildlife management
  • Timber harvesting
  • Felling techniques
  • Strong work ethic
  • Tree removal
  • Lifting
  • Team leadership
  • Log inspection
  • Job site cleanup
  • Quality inspection
  • Tree harvest
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Hazard identification
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Heavy lifting
  • Physical strength
  • Relationship building
  • Tool maintenance
  • Safety procedures
  • Goal setting
  • Quality control
  • Safety monitoring

Certification

  • Nursery Practices and Basic Plantation Management
  • Nursery Practices and Seedling Production Training Course
  • Certificate of Competence in Intermediate Level of Chainsaw operations
  • Basic Tree Climbing Training

Timeline

Forestry Worker

Mahi Rakau
06.2023 - 02.2024

Nursery Attendant

Ministry of Firestry, Fiji
07.2019 - 05.2023

Field Officer

Agromarketing
11.2017 - 10.2018

Forestry Training Centre

Nadarivatu Fijian School - Years 1-8
Lorima Kaitani