- Mindfulness Practices
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Tokasa Bunimasi
SANTA ROSA,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Executive Director with over 30 years of leadership experience in general, including 3 years in supported living and disability services. Proven track record in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and person-centered program development that enhances quality of life for residents. Skilled in budget management, staff leadership, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusive, safe, and empowering environments. Adept at building collaborative partnerships with families, community agencies, and governing bodies to ensure sustainable growth and exceptional service delivery. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
BULAFIJI Supported Living Service
03.2023 - Current
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Director/Finance Manager
Bulafiji Caregiving Agency LLC
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Set aggressive business expansion targets to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across other HCO, Department of Health & Department of Social Services on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Senior Home Care Aide
Bulafiji Caregiving Agency LLC
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Supervise medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation of the assigned residential home, stationed or service areas.
- Helped clients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Personal Home Care Aide
Independent Contractor
11.2011 - 12.2021
- Delivered top-notch care for Seniors with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Followed Nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management & Public Administration
University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji12.1990
Diploma - Diploma in Health Management
University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji11.1988
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
London School of Economics And Political Science
London, UK12-1995
Skills
- Operations management
- Project Management
- Operational planning
- Growth management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Strategic planning
- Business management
- Innovation and creativity
- Business development
- Crisis management
- Talent management and staffing
- Financial management
- Vendor relations
- Program leadership
- Policy formulation
- Human resources
- Relationship building
- Compliance and regulations
- Community engagement
- Program monitoring
- Partnership development
- Client services
- Leadership development
- Business planning
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Corporate governance
- Senior living management
- Human resources management
Accomplishments
- Established a state registered Home Care Organization - Bulafiji Caregiving Agency LLC (BCA)
- Established Kadavu Inc, group and Investments
- Successful coordination of Hurricanes Relief and Rehabilitation Projects and Programs in Fiji
- Establishment of Micro Finance Projects for Poverty Alleviation in Fiji
Affiliations
- Membership Home Care Organizations Association America
- Home Care Services Bureau - HCO Licensee
- Sonoma County Department of Health
- Kadavu USA Inc (A Fijian Community Non-Profit Organization)
- First United Methodist Church (FUMC), Santa Rosa
- FUMC Fijian Community, Santa Rosa
- United Methodist Church California -Nevada Conference
Certification
- Person Centered Training Certificate, September 2024.
- Special Incident Report Training, 2024 - 2025.
- Lay Ministers Certificate, First United Methodist Church, Santa Rosa.
Interests
Timeline
Executive Director
BULAFIJI Supported Living Service
03.2023 - Current
Senior Home Care Aide
Bulafiji Caregiving Agency LLC
06.2017 - 12.2021
Director/Finance Manager
Bulafiji Caregiving Agency LLC
03.2017 - 02.2023
Personal Home Care Aide
Independent Contractor
11.2011 - 12.2021
Diploma - Diploma in Health Management
University of The South Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - Management & Public Administration
University of The South Pacific
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
London School of Economics And Political Science
Additional Information
- Over 11 years of Home Care Aide & Caregiving experience
- Clean DMV Records
- Secretary/Treasurer Kadavu USA Inc
- Treasurer FUMC Fijian Community
- Over 30 years of public service work experience
- Retired at Executive level position (2009)
Software
QuickBooks - Intuit Bookkeeping System
Interests
Financial Boosting’s – Investments and Trading, Health & Wellness, Assisting the Pacific Island Community