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Veisinia Pulu

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings [Number] years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Research Officer

Research Centre For Hauora And Health
11.2022 - Current
  • Planned and initiated research study protocols, monitored regulatory and subject binders and organized, implemented and administered data collection and analysis systems.
  • Organized and facilitated investigator and coordinator meetings, conferences and events associated with research activities.
  • Produced reports of findings and gave presentations of results.
  • Developed questionnaires and facilitated focus group discussions.
  • Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Mentored Pacific summer internships and Masters nutrition student from Otago University
  • Delivered guest lectures to public health post graduate students
  • Used various market research tools and techniques to gather, analyze and interpret data.
  • Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
  • Partnered with research team to strategise research and develop specific plans.

Research Assistant

Aiko Consultants Limitied
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns
  • Interviewed Pacific stakeholders involved in the COVID 19 and flu vaccination roll out in 2022


Research Assistant

Research Centre For Hauora And Health
02.2017 - 10.2022

While completing my Masters and Doctorate studies I was part of various research projects including the Pacific palliative care project, Healthy families New Zealand, Stomach cancer and Pacific peoples in New Zealand and Young foods New Zealand. I worked both independently and collaboratively with the research team conducting the following:

  • Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Coordinated materials for the Young foods New Zealand project
  • Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
  • Partnered with research team to strategize research and develop specific plans.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.

Research Interviewer

Research New Zealand
01.2012 - 11.2015
  • Maintained customer engagement by completing short surveys with minimal complexity.
  • Attended pre-shift briefings and meetings to receive up-to-date information and changes in daily scheduling.
  • Maintained patience and professionalism despite negative customer interactions.
  • Maintained confidentiality of customer information and company procedures.
  • Conducted telephone interviews of general population to collect data for [Type] studies.
  • Recorded customer survey answers verbatim to achieve 100% accurate reporting.
  • Followed strict guidelines to receive unbiased, unprompted responses.
  • Followed established guidelines and recommendations from supervisors to complete quality interviews.
  • Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
  • Coded data from participant interviews.
  • Trained and coached new recruiters to improve individual's interviewing capabilities.

Education

Ph.D. - Public Health

Massey University,
Wellington, NZ
11.2023

Master of Science - Endorsement in Health Psychology

Massey University
Wellington, NZ
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminology

Victoria University
Wellington, NZ
11.2015

Diploma in Health Psychology - Health Psychology

Wellington Institute of Technology
Wellington, NZ
11.2011

Skills

  • Task Prioritization
  • Active Listening
  • Team Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Data Management
  • Data Entry
  • Project Planning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Written Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Excellent Communication
  • Project Management

Timeline

Research Assistant

Aiko Consultants Limitied
02.2023 - 06.2023

Research Officer

Research Centre For Hauora And Health
11.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

Research Centre For Hauora And Health
02.2017 - 10.2022

Research Interviewer

Research New Zealand
01.2012 - 11.2015

Research Assistant

Ph.D. - Public Health

Massey University,

Master of Science - Endorsement in Health Psychology

Massey University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminology

Victoria University

Diploma in Health Psychology - Health Psychology

Wellington Institute of Technology
Veisinia Pulu