Simon Tundua's CV summarizes his educational and professional background. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of the Sunshine Coast. He has over 15 years of work experience in business development, sales, and laboratory work in Australia and Papua New Guinea. His experience includes positions at Austrade, SP Brewery Limited, and the PNG Bureau of Meteorology. He is currently studying at the University of the Sunshine Coast and is fluent in English with computer and data analysis skills.
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PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Simon Soepol TUNDUA
Address: Unit 39/23 Scholars Drive, Sippy Downs, Q4556
Telephone: +614 3174 4687
Email: s_t063@student.usc.edu.au stundua@gmail.com
EDUCATION
1. Master of Business Administration at the University of the Sunshine Coast
(February 2015 – December 2015)
2. Bachelor of Business at the University of the Sunshine Coast
(February 2013 – December 2014)
3. Diploma of Food Science & Technology at Southbank Institute of Technology, Brisbane
(February 2005-December 2006)
4. Meteorological Observer’s Certificate at Civil Aviation Training College, Port Moresby
(February 1994 – November 1994)
5. Senior High School Certificate (Yr. 12) at All Souls’ & St. Gabriel’s School, Charters Towers,
Queensland (February 1991 – December 1993)
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Noosa Area Sales Executive – (June 2014 – December 2014) – CoffeeNews Australia
• Distribute weekly news articles in the Noosa area
• Identify and recruit potential advertising customers
• Observe business activities in the region for strategic advertising opportunities
• Gauge existing customer views on business after advertising with CoffeeNews
• Engage general public for news worthy events in the area
2. Senior Business Development Manager – (May 2012 – December 2012) – Austrade, Port
Moresby.
Duties:
• Develop and share knowledge related to Post’s geographical market.
• Manage client and customer portfolio.
• Contribute to Post’s outcome targets.
• Develop networks and actively build and manage relationships with clients,
customers, investors and stakeholders.
• Maintain a sustainable customer relationship strategy for customers.
• Deliver high value services to clients based on client engagement plan.
• Proactively target, filter and pre-qualify outward investment leads.
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• Apply Austrade business practices utilising relevant Austrade business systems and
information management processes.
• Contribute to Industry Teams/Post planning, budgeting and operational
management.
• Actively participate in post/sub regional/corporate projects.
3. Business Development Manager – (January 2009 – May 2012) – Australian Trade
Commission, Port Moresby.
Duties:
• Develop and share knowledge related to Post’s geographical market.
• Manage client and customer portfolio.
• Contribute to Post’s outcome targets.
• Develop networks and actively build and manage relationships with clients,
customers, investors and stakeholders.
• Maintain a sustainable customer relationship strategy for customers.
• Deliver high value services to clients based on client engagement plan.
• Proactively target, filter and pre-qualify outward investment leads.
• Apply Austrade business practices utilising relevant Austrade business systems and
information management processes.
• Contribute to Industry Teams/Post planning, budgeting and operational
management.
• Actively participate in post/sub regional/corporate projects.
4. Enforcement & Compliance Officer – (June 2008 – December 2008) – Independent
Consumer & Competition Commission, Port Moresby.
Duties:
• Attend to consumer complaints issues.
• Monitor prices of ICCC regulated consumer goods and services.
• Liaise with business community and consumers on pricing regulatory framework and
application.
• Work with other divisions within ICCC to run consumer awareness programs and
their rights as consumers.
• Proactively propose plans to actively implement tasks.
• Collate consumer complaints data for future research and action plans.
5. Brewing Technician – (June 2007 – May 2008) – SP Brewery Limited, Port Moresby.
Duties:
• Perform microbiological, chemical and physical analysis of brewing samples.
• Collate analysis data into record sheet and onto charts.
• Maintain stock data of raw materials, brewing and cleaning chemicals.
• Measure raw materials for brewing crew.
• Clean and sanitise brewing vessels as per cleaning plan.
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6. Milling Trainee – (July 2003 – November 2004) – Goodman Fielder International (PNG)
Limited, Port Moresby.
Duties:
• Collect and analyse flour samples for protein levels.
• Organise crew to appropriately implement mill cleaning procedures.
• Record and monitor production as per production plan.
• Liaise with maintenance crew to identify faults to carryout maintenance work.
7. Meteorological Observer – (November 1994 – September 2002) – PNG Bureau of
Meteorology, Port Moresby.
Duties:
• Observe and record raw meteorological data
• Collect meteorological information from weather reporters for analysis
• Plot synoptic chart for weather analysis
• Liaise with Aviators to update them on local and upper weather patterns.
• Collate and record climatological data for meteorological, agricultural and rainfall
analysis/research.
• Other tasks as dedicated by duty forecaster.
Trade Assistant – (July 2006 – December 2006) – Interpole Limited, Brisbane
Laboratory Assistant – (Part-time – 8 weeks 2006) – Symbio Alliance Australia, Brisbane
Laboratory Assistant – (Part-time – 2 weeks 2006) – EML Laboratories, Brisbane
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OTHER INFORMATION
1. English Language
I command a high level of fluency in both oral and written English.
2. Computers
I am suitably skilled in the use and application of computers.
3. Hobbies
Sports, Swimming, Reading, Travel.
4. Religion
I am Christian with sober habits.
5. NGO Activities
• Took part in “Walk 4 Bible” to raise funds to purchase bibles for Christians in Africa.
• Engaged in volunteer work with Conservation Volunteers in the Pine River Basin,
north of Brisbane.
• Became a volunteer contributing member with Sans Medicines Frontiers Australia to
support their work in providing healthcare in developing countries.
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REFEREES
1. Mr Kevan Dacey
Australian Trade Commissioner, Port Moresby – Papua New Guinea
Godwit Road, Waigani NCD 131 Papua New Guinea
Telephone: +675 325 9150 Facsimile: +675 325 9727
Email: kevan.dacey@austrade.gov.au
2. Mr John Razenberg
Project Officer | Study Tours and Professional Visits
DET International (trading as Education Queensland International)
Department of Education, Training and Employment
Floor 18 | Education House | 30 Mary Street | Brisbane Qld 4000
PO Box 15033 | City East Qld 4002
Telephone: +61 7 3237 0363 Facsimile: +61 7 3224 6973 Mobile: +614 2171 9065
Email: john.razenberg3@dete.qld.gov.au
3. Katrin Sand
USC International
University of the Sunshine Coast
Tel: +61 7 5430 2843 | Fax: +61 7 5430 2836
Email: sponsoredstudents@usc.edu.au
Web: www.usc.edu.au
University of the Sunshine Coast, Locked Bag 4, Maroochydore DC, Queensland, 4558
Australia.
4. Mr Dominic Mether
Manager – International Marketing Services
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
2 George St GPO Box 2434 Brisbane Qld 4001 Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3138 6199 Facsimile: +61 7 3221 0313 Mobile: +614 0971 8060
Email: dominic.mether@qut.edu.au
5. Nicole Harvey
Program Manager
In-Australia Support Services – Australia Awards PNG
Scope Global
Ph +61 7 3025 8590 | Mobile 0408 714 298
Email: Nicole.Harvey@scopeglobal.com
C/- GRM International, Level 6, 444 Queen Street Brisbane | QLD 4000
GPO Box 449, Brisbane, QLD, 4001
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