Puti Tuia
Columbia,MO
Summary
Accomplished HR Specialist with extensive experience in promoting gender equality, disability inclusion, and social justice across diverse organizational settings. Expertise in developing and implementing policies and programs that foster inclusive work environments, while ensuring compliance with legal standards and enhancing employee engagement. With previous experiences it has helped in adapting skills and knowledge in advising leadership on strategies to improve operations, functions through financial assistance, diversity and inclusion in the workforce, with a proven track of driving positive cultural change in different working environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior HR & Policy Analyst
Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet- Samoa
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Manages schedule and organizes government functions pertaining to the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
- Oversees administrative operations for a Ministry of 130 employees
- Facilitates/ Lead in recruitment and selection process
- Gives advice to Managers regarding personnel budget
- Gives recommendation for financial year budgets for the Ministry
- Establishes job description for new positions when approved by cabinet
- Prepares quarterly reports to the public service commission on administrative work
- Implementation of database for each employee and update records for employee personal files
- Assist in policy briefs for Cabinet
- Prepare Ministries Financial Year Budgets.
Communications Officer
Nuanua o le Alofa, Non-Governmental Organization
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared at least 10 press releases for awareness programs for the organization monthly
- Lead monthly training for urban districts on awareness for persons with disabilities
- Prepare a database of people with disabilities for government grants and private organizations assistance in the NGO's daily activities for people with disabilities
- Assist in auditing yearly fundings and budgets with priority goals achieves in every financial year
- Developed office operational guidelines for staff members and members of the organization for higher percentage of compliance and participation.
English/ Spanish Tour Guide
Polynesian Cultural Center
04.2017 - 06.2019
Customer Service Consultant
Samoa Water Authority
01.2014 - 12.2016
Education
Masters of Public Affairs -
University of Missouri- Columbia, MO Truman School of Governance And Public Affairs
Columbia, MO12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Brigham Young University- Hawaii
Laie, HI06.2019
Skills
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Basic python coding and machine learning structures
- Data and analytical skill using Stata
- Problem solving skills and works well under pressure
- Leadership and organizational skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Budget Management Skills
Websites
Affiliations
- Vice President for the Maka'ala Human Rights organization at the Brigham Young University - Hawaii
- Secretary for the Fulbright Association, University of Missouri - Columbia
Certification
- Certified Human Resource Specialist, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Feb 2020- Jul 2023
Languages
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior HR & Policy Analyst
Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet- Samoa
12.2019 - 06.2023
Communications Officer
Nuanua o le Alofa, Non-Governmental Organization
06.2019 - 12.2019
English/ Spanish Tour Guide
Polynesian Cultural Center
04.2017 - 06.2019
Customer Service Consultant
Samoa Water Authority
01.2014 - 12.2016
Masters of Public Affairs -
University of Missouri- Columbia, MO Truman School of Governance And Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Brigham Young University- Hawaii
- Certified Human Resource Specialist, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Feb 2020- Jul 2023
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