Sunia Kohitolu
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
I am a hardworking and confident fourth-year student at Victoria University of Wellington with a strong background in leadership, and community engagement. As a Resident Adviser at Joan Stevens Hall (2023) and Cumberland House (2024-2025), I have supported diverse residents, built inclusive communities, and developed strengths in responsibility, adaptability, and mentorship. I am passionate about fostering belonging and being a positive role model within my community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Adviser
VUW Accommodation: Cumberland House
01.2024 - Current
- I was hired as a Resident Adviser, where I would be a sort of elder sibling figure towards Residents.
- Event planning tagged with considering available resources and acquiring any other required resources for a successful event within budget.
- Ensuring security and support for Residents
- Complete 5 weeks of mental health, bystander intervention, health and safety, fire warden, suicide prevention training and first aid.
Casual Employee
VUW Accommodation: Victoria House
11.2023 - 01.2024
- I was hired as a casual employee as a support figure for the office staff during the day and being a first point of contact for the guests who were staying at the hall.
- Support in the office when summer guests were present.
- Hold the first responder phone (Duty Phone) overnight.
- Support day staff.
Resident Adviser
VUW Accommodation: Joan Stevens Hall
01.2023 - 11.2023
- I was hired as a Resident Adviser, where I would be a sort of elder sibling figure towards Residents.
- Event planning tagged with considering available resources and acquiring any other required resources for a successful event within budget.
- Ensuring security and support for Residents
- Complete 5 weeks of mental health, bystander intervention, health and safety, fire warden, suicide prevention training and first aid.
Courier Organizer
Post Haste
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Hired under a casual contract to help organise the courier drivers packages in the way they set out their runs.
- Working in a team of seven, I learnt valuable communication and organisational skills having to sort over a thousand packages per day.
- I helped create a productive and positive work environment by resolving past conflicts.
- Reflected in my 5:30am starts, I am a reliable and dedicated worker.
Caretaker Supporter
Chanel College
01.2018 - 01.2019
- I was hired as a caretaker supporter at my college. This job required me to work in a team of four helping our temporary caretaker.
- Operating heavy machinery
- Time management and flexibility, as every day was different.
- Under the strict expectations of the Principal We lived up to professional standards to meet and exceed our principal's needs, ensuring satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chanel College
Masterton11-2021
Bachelors of Communications - Marketing Communications
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ11-2025
Skills
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Social skills
Accomplishments
- 2021 Proxime Accessit
- 2021 Chanel College Head Boy
- 2021 Cardinal McKeefry Memorial Cup - First Place for Oratory
- Excellence endorsement NCEA L3 History and Religious Education
- Excellence Endorsement for NCEA Level 3 with UE
- Merit Endorsement for both NCEA Level 1 and 2
- 2018 - 2020 Board of Trustees Student Representative
- 2023 - 2025 - First Aid
- German Ambassador's Leadership Award 2024
- Switzerland Ambassador's Leadership Award 2024
- Life Keepers certificate 2023 - 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Resident Adviser
VUW Accommodation: Cumberland House
01.2024 - Current
Casual Employee
VUW Accommodation: Victoria House
11.2023 - 01.2024
Resident Adviser
VUW Accommodation: Joan Stevens Hall
01.2023 - 11.2023
Courier Organizer
Post Haste
01.2021 - 01.2022
Caretaker Supporter
Chanel College
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Chanel College
Bachelors of Communications - Marketing Communications
Victoria University of Wellington