Tiitii Junior Tiitii Fagaiava
Botany Ways,AUK
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in pioneering strategies for business growth, notably at Samoa Water Authority. Expert in cost analysis saving and fostering vendor relationships, I excel in strategic decision-making and sales planning. My entrepreneurial spirit and attention to detail have consistently driven profitability and operational efficiency, enhancing company resilience and market position.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Self Employed
Apia, Apia
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Identified market opportunities and developed innovative business strategies for growth.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Managed company budget, optimizing expenses to increase profitability.
- Managed risk by developing comprehensive contingency plans for critical business operations.
Engineer Team Leader
Samoa Water Authority
Apia, Apia, Samoa
11.2014 - 08.2023
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of heavy plant duties (Ingersoll Rand Drill Rig, T3W Sullair Compressor, Power Generator, Trucks and vehicles.
- Assist in the effective and efficient installation, operation, maintenance and repair of water pumps.
- Participate in the timely and efficient drilling of Boreholes around the country, through the operating and of heavy duty machines used for drilling.
- Develop a preventative maintenance program for all water pump stations,vehicles and plants.Develop, monitor and review section plans.
- Ensure the accurate, efficient, and timely completion of all divisional documentation as may be required or directed, including monthly/weekly work programs, vehicle and plant running returns, store requisitions, construction, and maintenance reports.
- Contribute to the overall effective management of the division, including active participation as Officer in Charge when directed, providing reports to management level, and overseeing the division in times of need..
- Promote Health and safety with a friendly work environment, engendering equal opportunities for all employees.
- Continuously improve all operations in area of responsibility, including development of policies, procedures and work instructions.
Senior Technician
Toyota ASCO Motors
Apia, Apia
02.2007 - 12.2011
- Inspect, service and suspension system
- Inspect, service and repair braking system
- inspect, service and repair steering system
- Inspect service transmission (automatic/ manual)
- Carry out service operation
- Test,service and charge batteries
- Test and repair starting system
- Service and repair electronically controlled anti-lock braking system
- Carry mobile service around the country
- Service diesel fuel injection system
- Test and ignition system.
- Developed and implemented new technical procedures to improve operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor in Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering
UNITEC Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ09-2014
Certificate III:Automotive Mechanical Technology- Light Vehicle - Automotive Engineering
Australia Pacific Technological College
Apia, Samoa07-2010
Certificate of Apprenticeship Completion - Motor Mechanic Trade
Apprenticeship Council of Samoa
National University Of Samoa08-2008
Intermediate Certificate - Automotive Engineering
Samoa Polytechnic
Vaivase Tai, Samoa12-2004
Skills
- Sales oversight
- Sales planning
- Attention to detail
- Cost controlling budget
- cost analysis saving
- Vendor Relationship management
- Social media marketing
- Business administration
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Strategic Decision-making
- Driven and determined
- Policies and procedures development
Affiliations
Spending time with children after work and during free time, supporting them with reading and other school activities. Work life balance with exercise at home or at gym, always try to fit in a weekly schedule.
Accomplishments
- Award Employee of the Year in 2005 at ASCO Motors Samoa.
- Award membership in the Samoa Council of Engineers - current
- Award best player in club friendly soccer games for employees fun tournament pool.
Languages
Samoan
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Owner
Self Employed
01.2024 - 12.2024
Engineer Team Leader
Samoa Water Authority
11.2014 - 08.2023
Senior Technician
Toyota ASCO Motors
02.2007 - 12.2011
Bachelor in Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering
UNITEC Institute of Technology
Certificate III:Automotive Mechanical Technology- Light Vehicle - Automotive Engineering
Australia Pacific Technological College
Certificate of Apprenticeship Completion - Motor Mechanic Trade
Apprenticeship Council of Samoa
Intermediate Certificate - Automotive Engineering
Samoa Polytechnic
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