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Grace Versoni

Grace Versoni

IT Help Desk Team Leader
Suva

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven record of successful IT support services management for diverse end-users across multiple companies. Skilled in overseeing resource allocation, optimizing incident management processes, and ensuring prompt issue resolution within SLAs.

Ready to leverage expertise and achievements to contribute effectively in a more visible leadership role.

Overview

7
7

Years professional experience

3
3

Yr Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Skills

Team building & Leadership

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Software

MS Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher)

O365 Applications (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)

COMM's Apps (Zoom, Skype, Teams, Google Meet)

ERP Application(s)

Work History

I.T. HELPDESK TEAM LEADER

CJ Patel & Company Pte Limited
Suva
2018.01 - Current

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise daily overall IT support services
    delivery to over 300 end-users from across the
    25 local & overseas companies within the CJ
    Patel Group
  • Oversee resource allocation across three teams
    (11 staff) within IT department, ensuring the
    effective management of incidents, requests,
    escalations and change control processes.
  • Ensure prompt resolution of issues for key I.T.
    services within SLA's.
  • Undertake weekly reviews of First Line support
    call queues
  • Prepare monthly performance tracking reports
    for company management
  • Prepare self-help and user guides for ICT
    Customers to help reduce unnecessary direct
    contact with 3C ICT.
  • Prepare & conduct training for implementation
    of new applications (Helpdesk Bizzxe, MS Office
    365)
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders,
    technical teams, & I.T. Management to define
    business requirements and functional
    specifications for new systems and system
    enhancements.
  • Perform other administrative tasks for I.T.
    department such as minute taking, meeting
    scheduling etc.
  • Maintain individual Personal Development
    Plans for each member of the Help Desk team
    • Developed a comprehensive training program
    for new hires on current business process & ERP
    system.

KEY PROJECTS

  • Helpdesk Support Process Streamlining & Ticketing Portal Upgrade
  • SharePoint Site implementation across Group business entities
  • O365 migration across 5 island business entities

AREA COORDINATOR

Fiji Bureau of Statistics
Suva
2017.03 - 2017.11
  • Orchestrated the identification and canvassing of 17 peri-urban geographic areas in Nasinu.
  • Managed logistics, training materials, and venues for 40+ trainees, ensuring smooth execution.
  • Led a comprehensive two-week training program in preparation for the National Census.
  • Supervised and monitored an enumeration team of 24 individuals (8 supervisors & 16 enumerators) throughout the 6-week survey operation.
  • Developed work-plans and cost-effective budgets for each enumeration team, optimizing efficiency.
  • Verified and compiled all survey responses, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Provided detailed weekly reports to the Census management team, maintaining transparent communication channels.

BANK INTERN

Fiji Development Bank
Suva
2016.08 - 2017.02
  • Updated the renewal & endorsement policies on the Bank Management System
  • Cleared insurance discharge worksheet files
  • Served customers & prepared weekly absence reports & payment letter
  • Updated the department record filing system

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Campus Life, University of the South Pacific
Suva
2016.02 - 2016.07
  • Developed inclusive community among 18 residents, maximizing positive familial resident interactions
  • Enforced and implemented all university and campus housing policies.
  • Encouraged community atmosphere by implementing educational and social programs.
  • Budgeted and allocated money used for residence hall and floor events
  • Managed administrative duties: budgeting, maintenance requests, incident reports, and room transfers

CAFE SUPERVISOR

Highland Natural (Food Shop)
Suva
2012.10 - 2015.01
  • Handled business administration functions such as payroll, cash register counting and supply ordering.
  • Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
  • Resolved and investigated complaints regarding service and food quality to prevent loss of business.
  • Requisitioned and ordered ingredients, food and other supplies to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Managed all digital & print marketing material
  • Managed store online presence
  • Increased store sales by 30% within first 6months of opening.

Volunteer Work

  • Wellness Group Leader, Body Fit & Fabulous Fiji
  • FYE (First Year Experience) Mentor, University of the South Pacific
  • Church Pianist

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Banking & International Business & Marketing

UNIVERSITY of The SOUTH PACIFIC
Laucala Bay, Suva
2013.02 - 2016.12

High School Diploma -

AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Distance Learning
2007.01 - 2012.12

Timeline

I.T. HELPDESK TEAM LEADER

CJ Patel & Company Pte Limited
2018.01 - Current

AREA COORDINATOR

Fiji Bureau of Statistics
2017.03 - 2017.11

BANK INTERN

Fiji Development Bank
2016.08 - 2017.02

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Campus Life, University of the South Pacific
2016.02 - 2016.07

CAFE SUPERVISOR

Highland Natural (Food Shop)
2012.10 - 2015.01

High School Diploma -

AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
2007.01 - 2012.12

Bachelor of Arts - Banking & International Business & Marketing

UNIVERSITY of The SOUTH PACIFIC
2013.02 - 2016.12

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Trying out new vegetarian recipes
  • Playing the piano
  • Outrigger Canoeing

Volunteer Work

  • Wellness Group Leader, Body Fit & Fabulous Fiji
  • FYE (First Year Experience) Mentor, University of the South Pacific
  • Church Pianist

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Trying out new vegetarian recipes
  • Playing the piano
  • Outrigger Canoeing

Referees

NAME: NACANIELI BASACALA

POSITION: ICT MANAGER (ACTING)

COMPANY: iTAUKEI LAND & TRANSPORT BOARD

TELEPHONE: 8303952

EMAIL: nacanieli.basacala@gmail.com

NAME: RAVINESH PAL

POSITION: ICT MANAGER

COMPANY: CJ PATEL & COMPANY PTE LIMITED

TELEPHONE: 9990100 or 3318500

EMAIL: ravinesh.pal@cjpatel.com.fj

NAME: CHINTHAKE RANASINGHE

POSITION: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO)

COMPANY: CJ PATEL & COMPANY PTE LIMITED

TELEPHONE: 9990606 or 3318500

EMAIL: chinthake.ranasinghe@cjpatel.com.fj

Grace VersoniIT Help Desk Team Leader