Summary
I have over 20 years experience in the field of environmental science; specifically focusing on impact assessments of developments in the areas of infrastructure and energy. My expertise although specifically in the area of geology has expanded to cover community development as the study of EIA now encompasses both environmental and social factors of affected communities. My strength in conducting EIA is based on my great understanding of natural processes through the study of geology which allows me to suggest timely mitigation measures to minimize identified impacts of the project on the environment. My working experiences in the petroleum industry gave me great understanding of their operational procedures and likely impacts of fume and leakages on the environment, especially the groundwater lens. My clients range from national (i.e. Tonga) ministries and corporations to regional and international agencies
Qualifications and credentials
MBA, 2000, Completed, University of the South Pacific (USP)
MSc, 1987, Completed, Victoria University of Wellington
BSc (Hons), 1984, Completed, Victoria University of Wellington
Future Climate Projection, Nov 2012, Completed, Ministry of Environment
Climate National Environmental Impact Assessment Training and SOE Planning Workshops, 24-26 November 2009, Completed, MECC
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), 2000, Completed
Asset Management, 7-11 January, 2000, Completed
Red Alert Advance Fire Fighting Course, LEVEL 1, 18-23 June, 2000, Completed
Hazards Management, 12 -17 September 1994, Completed
Executive Leadership Loss Control, 1989, Completed
Exploration and Mining of Alluvial Gold, 15-22 November, 1987, Completed
Understanding Regulation, 15-19 April 2013, Completed, London School of Economic (LSE)
English, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Tongan, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Work experience
Civil engineering (hard and soft engineering solutions)
Community development specialist
Capacity building specialist
Environmental and social safeguards specialist
Environmental Impact Assessment
Tonga Rugby Union (TRU), Interim CEO, Tonga, Nuku'alofa, Author, Prepare TRU Staff POlicies, Providing guidelines to staff on who to report to, entitlements, code of conducts, media policy, resignation and matters of concern to the organisatio, Nuku'alofa, Project Assistant, Prepare Board Governance Manual, Assist the preparation of the above. It documented the Power of the Board and Code of Conducts. It furthermore explain the roles of the Board of Direc, Nuku'alofa, Project Assistant, Financial Procedures and Policies, The manual outlines Financial authorities of Board and CEO. It also describe the procedures for payment and procurement. Furthermore the Manual descri
Secretariat of the South Pacific (SPC), National Coordinator, PASAP Program/EIA Specialist, Tonga, Lifuka, Ha'apai, TEam Leader, Five Communities Consultation, Keeping the five communities of Lifuka updated on progress of the study on impact of climate Change and sea level rise on the coastline of Lifuka Isla, Lifuka, Ha'apai, Team Leader, Communities consultation on impact of sea level rise on the island ground water supply, To inform the five communities of LIfuka on the impact of sea level rise on their ground water supply. Also coliform was found to be pervasive in wate, Lifuka, Ha'apai, Team Leader, Communities Consultation on OPtions for Mitigation Measures, Towards the end of the PASAP Project, there were options available for the communities to select from. This consultation was to inform the communities, Lifuka, Ha'apai, Team Leader, Community Plan, This community consultation was aimed at each community having their own plan for time of disaster due to sea level rise and storm surges.
Geocare & Petroleum Consult Ltd, General Manager, Tonga, Tonga, Leading Scientist, Environmental Impact Assessments, The Environmental Impact Assessment Act 2003 provided for an effective enforcement and administrative framework for the Department of Environment. Thi
Hottsie Anne Company Ltd, General Manager, Tonga, Nuku'alofa, General Manager, Entertainament BUsiness, The project include negotiation to buy out an existing business engaging in Bar and restaurant. The buy out price was agreed and I had to renovate the
Shell Fiji Ltd, Suva Fiji, Manager, Tonga Operation, Tonga, Nuku'alofa, Manager, Managed Shell Operation in Tonga, The project involved managing 10 staffs, daily operation of the depot, marketing of Shell's petroleum products and its aviation business at the airpor
Shell Fiji Ltd, Suva, Fiji, Manager Designate, Suva, Fiji, Suva, Fiji, Manager Designate, Training, Consisted of six months of training in operation, aviation, marketing and administration.
University of the South Pacific (USP), Senior Lecturer, Suva, Fiji, University of the South Pafific, Suva, FIJI, Senior Lecturer, Teaching, Teaching Geology at the School of Earth Science at 100, 200 and 300 levels.
South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission, SOPAC, Assistant Training Coordinator, Suva, Fiji, Suva , Fiji, Assitant Training Coordinator, Teaching Geology/Earth Science to staffs of its members countries, SOPAC has an obligation to its member countries to teach and educate staffs at each member countries' Departments/Ministries in the field of Geology.
BP Oil SWP LTD, Manager, Tonga Operation, Tonga, Nuku'alofa, Tonga, Manager, Managing BP OIl SWP Ltd Operation in Tonga, This include operation, marketing company's ground products, testing of aviation fuel to airport and administration.
Ministry of Lands, Survey and Natural Resources (MLSNR), Tonga, Geologist, Tonga
Ministry of Lands, Survey and Natural Resources (MLSNR), Tonga, Geologist, Trainee, Tonga
Determine the effect of beach mining on the Southern Coastline of Tongatapu, Ministry Of Lands, Survey and Natural Resources, Lead Scientist- EIA Expert, Tongatapu, - Literature researches and study beach profiles take on selected beaches on Tongatapu.
- Meeting with coastal Community to discuss views and opinion
Lifuka Proposed Coastal Protection, Ministry of Infrastructure, Lead Scientist, Pangai, Lifuka, Ha’apai - Tonga, - Consultation with local communities
- Examined rock sizes
- Determined longshore current
- Habitat mapping and recording of fauna and flora adjacent
EIA Study- Proposed Coastal Protection for Hihifo District, Tongatapu, Ministry of Lands, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MLCCNR), Lead Environmental Scientist/EIA Expert, Hihifo District: Ha’atafu to Fo’ui - Tongatapu, - Study of aerial photos of the coastline
• Study of littoral current.
• Determine extent of coastal erosion
• Record existing environment both marine
PASAP Program, Lifuka, Ha’apai, National Coordinator, Lifuka, Ha’apai - Tonga, - Coordinate all studies
• Organising community consultation
• Coordinate and assist in the interpretation of data collected.
• Conduct series of publ
EIA- Proposed Coastal Protection for Hahake District, Ministry Lands, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Leading Environmental Scientist- EIA Expert, Hahake District: Manuka to Nukuleka, Tongatapu, - Held public consultation with key government organizations and town officers of 6 villages to determine concerns and main issues for the scope of th
Review of Tonga’s National Biodiversity and Action Plan (NBSAP), GEF, UNEP, CBD, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), Tonga, Lead Environmental Scientist, Tonga, - Literature review
• Members of the team were assigned to meet CEO of different organizations involved in implementation of the plan.
• Team members
EIA- Proposed Petroleum Storage, Uata Trading Ltd, Lead Environmental Scientist- EIA Expert, Lifuka, Ha’apai, Tonga, Literature research
• Public consultation with town officers and District officers of Lifuka, Foa, Ha’ano and nearby islands, key government organizat
EIA-Tourist Lagoonal Development, Lomipeau Development, Tonga, Lead Environmental Scientist/EIA Expert, Fanga’uta lagoon, Tongatapu, - Conduct three public consultations with village communities along Fanga’uta lagoon to determine issues and concerns
• Literature Research
• Recordin
Disposal of Dredged Material, Australian Navy, Lead Environmental Scientist, Masefield Naval Base, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, - Literature research
• Assess current offshore mining where current regime has been determined
• Assess costs and environmental impact of each option
EIA- Rehabilitation Works at Foa-Lifuka Causeway, Ministry Of Works (MOW), Lead Environmental Scientist- EIA Expert, Lifuka, Ha’apai, Tonga, - Held public consultation with key government organizations and town officers of villages on Foa island to determine concerns and main issues for the
EIA- New Vuna Wharf Redevelopment, Nuku’alofa Development Committee (NDC), Lead Environmental Scientist, Nukualofa, Tonga, - Inspection of plan and schedule of construction activities
• Setting up of 3 monitoring lines (transects) either side of the proposed structure and
EIA- Rehabilitation Works at Masefield Naval base, Australian Navy, Lead Environmental Scientist- EIA Expert, Naval Base, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, - Inspection of rehabilitation plan and assessment of proposed structures for wharf reconstruction
• Determining wave regime inside harbour
• Inspecti