Samuelu Tuiolemotu
Sandy,UT
Summary
Compassionate Youth Advocate known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, program development, and community outreach. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support youth facing challenges. Bring passion and commitment to making a positive impact in young lives through these core competencies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Advocate
Youth Advocate Program, INC, Y.A.P
Harrisburg, PA
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Counseled youth on life choices, career paths, and educational opportunities.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Advocated for youth needs and interests in community and policy-making forums.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Conducted home visits with families to ensure compliance with program requirements.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Facilitated group sessions and workshops focusing on life skills, such as communication, leadership, and decision-making.
- Facilitated communication between family members and other professionals involved with the child's welfare.
- Served as an advocate for clients during court proceedings or other legal processes.
- Maintained detailed records of youth attendance, participation, and progress.
Collection Agent
COMPLETE RECOVERY CORP
Taylorsville, UT
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Collect various types of third-party delinquencies.
- Locate and contact consumers.
- Negotiate payment arrangements.
- Actively listen to consumers.
- Professionally document interactions in detail on our platform.
- Monitored overdue accounts using automated information systems.
- Updated collection databases and systems with payment arrangements and notes.
- Negotiated with customers regarding repayment plans, settlement offers, and other arrangements as needed.
Procurement Buyer
Dyno Nobel Inc.
Cottonwood Heights, UT
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Negotiated product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
- Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
- Assessed supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery metrics, and addressed any issues.
- Traveled to various locations to procure materials and products from vendors.
- Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Participated in periodic meetings with vendors concerning product availability, delivery timeframes, quality issues.
- Coordinated with legal department to ensure contracts met all regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
Procurement Buyer
ASCC Community College
Pago Pago, American Samoa
05.2008 - 03.2016
- Negotiated product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
- Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate product quality and pricing.
- Analyzed and completed supplier performance reviews, addressing corrective actions.
- Identified cost savings opportunities through process improvements or supplier changes.
- Negotiated contracts for the supply of materials and services.
- Reviewed customer feedback to brainstorm new merchandise ideas and improve existing products.
- Collaborated with company managers regarding product pricing, promotions and markdowns.
- Kept records of vendor and supplier expenditures and organized financial documents into company databases.
Immigration Officer
Legal Affairs Department
Pago Pago, American Samoa
03.2002 - 01.2008
- Conducted investigations and interviews to pursue illegal immigrants with falsified information on applications for visas or citizenship
- Issued entry permits to visitors, stating how long visitors are permitted to legally stay in the country.
- Worked with law enforcement agencies to carry out mandated civil and criminal prosecutions.
- Inspected cargo and parcels to document adherence with transportation and revenue laws.
- Inspected freight, shipments and cargo to verify adherence to import and export regulations, noting suspected violations for further review.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Maintained records of all transactions processed in order to track progress of each case accurately.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts
Ascc Community College
American SamoaPre Law - International Business
Brigham Young University
Laie, HawaiiH.S Diploma -
High School
Kahuku, HawaiiSkills
- Youth advocacy
- Empathy development
- Community resources
- Relationship building
- Crisis response expertise
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- The ability to work well with others
Languages
English
Professional
Samoan
Professional
Affiliations
- Student government leadership positions
- Key role in a club
- Varsity sports team captain
- Sport Honorable Mention
- Dancer/Instructor
Accomplishments
- Pacific Organization Scholarships
- Sport Most Valuable Player
- Executive Ranking
- Diamond Title
- Blue Diamond Ranking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Advocate
Youth Advocate Program, INC, Y.A.P
12.2023 - 12.2024
Collection Agent
COMPLETE RECOVERY CORP
03.2023 - 11.2023
Procurement Buyer
Dyno Nobel Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2022
Procurement Buyer
ASCC Community College
05.2008 - 03.2016
Immigration Officer
Legal Affairs Department
03.2002 - 01.2008
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts
Ascc Community College
Pre Law - International Business
Brigham Young University
H.S Diploma -
High School
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