ELVIS KUMAR
Final Year Master Of Engineering Student
Yonezawa,Yamagata
Summary
Strong administrative professional pursuing a Master of Engineering, focused on Management of Technology, in Japan. Experienced regional coordination (Asia & Pacific) with demonstrated history of working in the non-profit industry as well. Skilled in Microsoft office tools, project management, strategic planning, leadership and community development.
Overview
4
4
Languages
11
11
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Teaching Assistant
Yonezawa Kojokan High School
Yonezawa, Yamagata
05.2021 - Current
- Enhancing knowledge of students on specific concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
- Teaching students on preparing good quality presentations for upcoming Science Forum
Manager - Asia-Pacific Regions & Training
World Peace Initiative Foundation
Bangkok, Thailand
01.2017 - 01.2021
- World Peace Initiative Foundation is non-profit organization based in Thailand. Carried out this role together with other occupation as well.
- Due to my interests in community development, social services, and peace-building, joined firstly as volunteer and afterwards taking up Regional Coordinator Position, followed by Manager Training position.
- Coordinated and Managed all peace-building and mindfulness activities and events in Asia and Pacific Countries and coordinated Partnerships with other organizations.
- Managed 50-60 Trainers from various countries
Project Assistant
The University of the South
Suva, Republic Of Fiji
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Worked as Project Assistant for Japan East-Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Project.
- Conducted meeting with stakeholders, information sessions, interviews and selection of delegates - up to 180 per year
- Compiled reports and recorded activities for projects as part of comprehensive, compliance-driven recordkeeping strategies.
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
Part-Time Lab Demonstrator
School Of Engineering And Physics, USP
Suva, Republic Of Fiji
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Supervised practical classes for Energy Supplies course, for undergraduate students. Each class of 15 to 20 students.
- Responsibilities included - explaining experiment objectives and expectations, guiding students during experiment processes, attending to queries and marking practical reports.
Research Assistant
The University of the South Pacific Research Office
Suva, Republic Of Fiji
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Main tasks were to update Directory of Experts - online system of storing and managing staff and student data.
- Assisting software engineers in verifying newly developed Research Portal - online system facilitating research work for students and academic supervisors.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
Internship Student
Airports Fiji Limited
Nadi, Republic Of Fiji
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Based in Telecommunications and Engineering Services Department.
- Responsible to monitor beacon readings, system checks at air traffic control tower, recording data and fixing any damaged devices.
Internship Student
Fiji Airways Limited
Nadi, Republic Of Fiji
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Based in avionics workshop and repaired electronic devices such as remote controls for passenger in-flight entertainment systems, charging aircraft batteries.
- Based in the engineering Administration Department, completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support Technical Engineer's research and operational needs - analyzing data for aircraft maintenance works using Microsoft Excel and EMIS.
Education
Master of Engineering - Management of Manufacturing Technology
Yamagata University
Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan 04.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering -
The University of The South Pacific
Suva, Republic Of Fiji 02.2012 - 03.2017
Leading Change course (online) -
University of Cambridge
England 01.2016 - 12.2016
Graduated From High School - Science
Tilak High School
Lautoka, Republic Of Fiji 01.2007 - 01.2011
Skills
Google tools
Microsoft Office tools
Computer Aided Drawings
Project Management
Communication
Interactive Teaching
Leadership
Online teaching
International Experiences
- Fijian Delegate to the SDGs focused Youth General Assembly, United Nations, New York (2019)
- Awarded the Commonwealth Youths Awards – Pacific Regional Finalist. Invited to London to attend Commonwealth Youth Forum and discuss the community development work and projects with the Commonwealth Youths and the British royal family members. (2018)
- Group Leader – Ocean Waste Reduction – 7th World Youth Congress – Hawaii (2017)
- Invited to provide Mindfulness Training for over 1100 people – Solomon Islands (2017)
- Special Invitation by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, under JENESYS project – Japan (2016)
- Highest Commendable Runner-Up for Queen’s Young Leaders Award - (2016)
- Youth Parliamentarian of 5th Asia-Pacific Youth Parliament for Water – South Korea (2016)
- Associate Fellow at Royal Commonwealth Society – England (2015 - current)
- Delegate at the 18th Global Peace on Move – Thailand (2016)
- Delegate of 2nd Study India Programme – India (2013)
- Assistant at 12th Pacific Science Inter Congress, Fiji (2013)
- Co-Founded the Japan-Pacific Alumni Association, with members from 14 Pacific Countries - (2013)
- Delegate of Kizuna Project – Japan (2012)
Timeline
Part-Time Teaching Assistant
Yonezawa Kojokan High School
05.2021 - Current
Master of Engineering - Management of Manufacturing Technology
Yamagata University
04.2020 - Current
Project Assistant
The University of the South
09.2017 - 02.2019
Manager - Asia-Pacific Regions & Training
World Peace Initiative Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2021
Leading Change course (online) -
University of Cambridge
01.2016 - 12.2016
Part-Time Lab Demonstrator
School Of Engineering And Physics, USP
07.2015 - 11.2016
Research Assistant
The University of the South Pacific Research Office
01.2015 - 10.2015
Internship Student
Airports Fiji Limited
12.2014 - 03.2015
Internship Student
Fiji Airways Limited
01.2013 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering -
The University of The South Pacific
02.2012 - 03.2017
Graduated From High School - Science
Tilak High School
01.2007 - 01.2011