Malia Kavai
Hofoa,Tonga
Summary
Offering strong candidate with background in environmental studies and keen interest in sustainability. Knowledgeable about data analysis, project management, and community outreach with hands-on volunteer experience. Ready to use and develop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in environmentalist role.
Organised and dependable Communications Officer with more than four years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Marketing and communications officer
Tonga Power Limited
Tofoa, Tonga
2024.06 - Current
- Intern at the Radio, Voice of Tonga, 88.1 FM in 2020
- Full-time news reporter at Radio Nuku’alofa 88.6 FM in 2021 and that is where I gained my communication and writing skills.
- Won the 3rd place on media essay competition for Tertiary level in 2020
- Improved customer service skills through work at local cafe in 2021
- Student intern at USP at the IT’s Department in 2024
- Demonstrated leadership as welfare representative at the University of the South Pacific Student Association (USPSA) in 2024, advocating for student needs and concerns.
- Communicate both in Tongan and English where I published some stories on Environment, Health, and others
- Intern as media officer for Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) under USP journalism course in Fiji 2025. This is a non-government organisation advocating to protect the Pacific Islands from nuclear tests, sea mining, and other harmful activities.
- Shortlisted to be part of the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship (AAPS) for the year 2026.
- Joined USP choir which enhanced creativity in 2025-2026.
- Collaborated with classmates on group projects to achieve shared academic goals.
- Joined Tri-pageant competition to enhance public speaking and gain more knowledge on how climate change affects Tonga.
Education
Diploma in Media and Journalism - Media and Journalism
Tonga Institute of Higher Education
Tonga /2019 - /2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Geography
University of the South Pacific
Fiji /2021 - /2026
Skills
- Analytical reporting
- Communication proficiency
- Public speaking
- Team Leadership
- Social media marketing
- Computer literacy
- Decision making
- Stress management
- Creative thinking
- Diversity and inclusion awareness
- Environmental science knowledge
- Video editing
- Report-writing
- Critical analysis
- Multitasking efficiency
- Presentation preparation
- Communicate both in Tongan and English
- Active in researching and investigating
- Teamwork
- Fast learner
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Fluent
Tonga
Native
Accomplishments
Awarded with Ha'amonga Awards Certificate of Recognition for Higher GPA in Year 2, 3 Course Category on Semester 1 2024, and Year 3, 2 Course Category Bachelor of Arts in semester 2.
I have also received Certificate in recognition of the successful completion of the preparation for the Higher Education Workshop on 20th of February 2026.
Completion Certificates for the Scholarship was also received on the 4th of June 2026 at Laucala Campus.
Timeline
Marketing and communications officer
Tonga Power Limited
2024.06 - Current
Diploma in Media and Journalism - Media and Journalism
Tonga Institute of Higher Education
/2019 - /2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Geography
University of the South Pacific
/2021 - /2026