Solomoni Matthewsella

Experience

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  University of the South Pacific

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Resident & Administrative Associate

  - Responsible for overseeing the welfare and safety of the regional residents. Managing an environment conducive to study.- Dialoged with regional residents over discrepancies and raised their concerns with the Halls Officers and ensured the adherence of Senate passed Halls regulations with Halls vicinity.- Coordinated team building exercises among the regional residents. - Performed multifaceted general office support. - Coordinated between departments and operating units in resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems. Show less

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  Pacific Students for Christ

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Youth Coordinator

  - Coordinated member students in the Youth Development Project. Assisting in examination and analysis of team dynamics and the designing of capacity building exercises.- Designed and coordinated the community volunteer project at Homes of Hope; http://www.hopefiji.org/.- Provided administrative support and coordinated member students during regional meetings, national events and international excursions.- Provided support in member student dialogue and counseling.

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  Fiji Television

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2010

  News and Current Affairs Journalist

  - Covered an exclusive story (that became the opening news item) on a HIV victim regarding the effects of medication on him and his HIV negative wife.- Wrote and recorded news items that dealt with youth development, sustainable environmental development (Live and Learn and government’s environmentally friendly strategies) and Contemporary Art exhibitions.

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  Elena

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

  Manager Sales, Marketing and Communication

  - Marketed, liaised and negotiated with corporations and event coordinators on mutually benefiting contracts.- Conceptualized and designed marketing products and communication strategies. - Designed distribution Plans and coordinated distribution of products. - Managed operational budget, financial transactions and authorized costs incurred.- Coordinated technical support teams and managed the administration of concerts andshows.

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  Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

  - Currently, researching and developing an unprecedented concept in Fiji; Corporate Integrity Pledge and its institutionalization. The Pledge is an anti-corruption mechanism that is tailor made to the nation’s procurement process, considering important actors such as the private sector, stakeholders and the civil society; to work together and minimize corruption.- Liaising on behalf of the organization in the consultation of the nation’s trade policy with the Ministry of Trade. Disseminating relevant information to policy makers pertaining to local and foreign trade that falls within the scope of anti-corruption. Show less - Coordinated and managed the web based communications whereby I provided design support for the interface and designed the structure of the proposed revamping of the organization’s website; www.ficac.org.fj. I also coordinated website content management and maintenance.- Introduced and managed Social Media platforms that enhanced the organization’s portfolio and maximized its web-based reach. I also managed and coordinated the organization’s web based communication with external contacts.- Formulated and proposed communication strategies for the effective delivery and acceptance of anti-corruption advocacy pieces for intended groups of impact. Liaised with members of the Media as a contact person regarding publications, news releases and media correspondence.- Responsible for the National and Global events monitoring; whereby recommendations and advice was provided to management on the effects of these events to the organization.- Responsible for composing and collating progressive reports on legal matters before the Court and anti- corruption initiatives.- Coordinated the dissemination of publications and extended its reach to International Distribution and provided Photography support. Show less

  • Research and Development Officer

    May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Public Affairs Associate

    Jan 2012 - May 2013
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  Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  Team Leader - Policy and Development Analysis

  - Researched and drafted policy submissions to Ministries in relation to the nation’s governance clauses under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.- Establish protocols and mechanisms that enhance intergovernmental relations.- Reviewed policy amendment submissions and reporting on recommendations. - Coordinating the formation of a national public procurement multi-stakeholder working group.

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  Congress WBN

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2013

  Media and Liaison Officer - Pacific Initiatives

  - Liaised with media personnel on media coverage of Pacific Reformation Leadership Seminar - Distributed promotional videos and brochures.- Organised Press Conference with Congress WBN President http://www.congresswbn.org/about/dr-noel-woodroffe/ - Coordinated Media follow ups after the Pacific Seminar.

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  Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  Public Relations and Communications Officer

  Coordinate external and internal communication with stakeholders, customers and the public. Prepared Press Releases and Coordinated Press Conferences and Press Briefings.

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  Pacific Community-SPC

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2018

  • Came into the Communications role at EU - SPC Increasing Agricultural Commodity Trade (IACT) Project, at a critical point when a strategic media partnership was up for renewal with Fiji TV and the IACT Project communications plan was up for review with the European Union (EU). Planned and elaborated on Key IACT messages, ensuring consistency with the SPC and EU corporate image and message.• Elaboration of the SPC and EU corporate communications and outreach strategy reflected in media engagement via partnership with Fiji Television Limited for visibility in (Australia, Cook Islands, Timor-Leste, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Samoa).• Incorporated constructive and timely advice on inclusion of communication components in IACT Project activities for the 42 enterprises across the 15 countries across the Pacific. (2015) Show less

  • Communications Officer

    Mar 2016 - Sept 2018

  • Social Media Consultant

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  • Communications Assistant

    Apr 2015 - Feb 2016
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  IES Albenzaide

  Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Auxiliar de conversacion -Ingles

  Providing conversation support to bilingual students, practicing grammar and pronunciation. Creating a space that allows bilingual students of various English speaking competency levels to communicate confidently in basic English.

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  El Tiovivo

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  English Teacher

  Provided English practice classes to infants from 0 - 3 year-olds.

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  CEIPS Villa de Cobeña

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  Auxiliar de Conversacion

  Prepared students for the Cambridge English exams. Conducted speaking practice and provided classroom support.

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  Do & learn English Academy

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  English Second Language Teacher
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  FEYE Luz Casanova

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

  Auxiliar de Conversacion

  Prepared students for Cambridge English exams. Conducted English-speaking practice classes. Provided English support in physical education classes.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

  Blogsite Manager

  Created and updated a blog site for a Tsunami Appeal after the devastating effects of the earthquake and Tsunami that had hit the Kingdom of Tonga in 2022

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  CEU Colegio San Pablo Docendo

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  English Summer Camp Monitor

  English Summer Camp Monitor for 4th graders. Conducted and supported various activities such as sports, art and craft, water games, culinary for kids, robotics, acrobatics and swimming.

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  Nuestra Señora de Buen Consejo

  Sept 2023 - now

  Auxiliar de Conversacion

  Working in children in developing their language usage skills