CRAIG BUI MANA
CONSULTANT / MANAGER
Port Moreby,NCD
Honesty is the best policy
Craig Bui Mana
Summary
To secure a job that is suitable for my qualification. Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Proven communication and people skills and a never ending quest for knowledge, creativity innovation and success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
15
15
Military/ Intelligence Certification
1
1
Defence International Management
2
2
Chinese Intermediate Level
1
1
United Nations Department of Safety and Security
1
1
PNG Labour Law & HRM
1
1
Emergency Management Australia
3
3
Defence Research and Project Manager
3
3
Business Operations Manager
3
3
Community Affairs Manager
Work History
Operations Supervisor/Manager
Gavipumaku Limited
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Contractor company to New Britian Palm Oil (NBPOL) & Hargy Oil Palm Limited
- Contractor company to New Britian Palm Oil (NBPOL) & Hargy Oil Palm Limited
Security Consultant Local Focal Point
United Nations Safety & Security Department
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: UNDSS for Enga, Hela, Southern Highlands, and Western Highlands Provinces
- UNDSS for Enga, Hela, Southern Highlands, and Western Highlands Provinces
Career Military Officer
Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF)
08.1999 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Career Military Officer serving in Intelligence, Combat, Procurement, Asset Security, Command & Control, Overseas Mission - Solomon Island
- Career Military Officer serving in Intelligence, Combat, Procurement, Asset Security, Command & Control, Overseas Mission - Solomon Island
Invoicing & Reconciliation Clerk
Reem Hardware (PNG) Pty. Ltd.
01.1998 - 10.1998
Marketing Researcher/General Consumer Surveyor
Tebbutt Research
01.1998 - 05.1998
- Company Overview: Conducted research on cigarette consuming patterns in PNG
- Conducted research on cigarette consuming patterns in PNG
Administrative & Research Assistant
Unisearch PNG Pty. Ltd
10.1997 - 12.1997
- Company Overview: Consultancy business arm of the University of Papua New Guinea
- Collect, Collate & compile data for 2 major national projects
- World Bank funded Income & Poverty Assessment Survey in Port Moresby's settlements
- OECF-funded National Road Improvement Study for the transnational highway between Malalaua in Gulf and Bereina in the Central Provinces of PNG
- Consultancy business arm of the University of Papua New Guinea
Coordinator/Organizer
Enga University Students Organization for Development (EUSOD)
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Company Overview: Engaged by the Community Relations Branch of the Porgera Joint Venture to conduct Law & Order and Community Development Awareness
- Engaged by the Community Relations Branch of the Porgera Joint Venture to conduct Law & Order and Community Development Awareness
Education
Masters - International Studies
11.2017
Graduate Certificate - Anti-Corruption/Good Governance
10.1998
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
10.1997
Skills
- Military (Combat, Intelligence, Command, Control, Communications)
- Emergency Response and Search & Rescue Trained
- Public Relations
- Community Liaison
- Negotiation
- Interpersonal and Communication/Public Relations Skills
- Transport/Logistics Operations Supervision
- Public Policy & Good Governance (Anti-Corruption Laws in PNG)
- PNG Human Resource (Labour) Laws
- Employment and Labour Migration
- Risk Management & Disaster Mitigation
- International Relations (Diplomacy, Humans Rights & Migration)
- International Organizations and World Systems
- Counter Terrorism and Intelligence and Defence Research
- Business Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 120 staff members.
- Achieved Restore civil law and order through effectively helping with policing and conflict resolution and peace maintenance duties
- Managed fleets staff and workshop maintenance
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of security interagency in the development of PNG Border Development Authority.
- Documented and resolved Illegal Mining which led to Secure Mining Operations at Porgera in 2009, 2019, 2022.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for oil palm pickers and truck crews.
Leadershiproles
- 2010-2013, Deputy Secretary, Military Christian Fellowship
- 2004-2007, Church Elder, Life Transformation Ministry, NCD, PNG
- 2007-2009, Elder, Wealth of Restoration Gospel Ministries in NCD
- 2008-2014, Participant, Consultative Implementation Monitoring Committee (CIMC) forums organized by the National Planning Department.
- 1996-1997, Treasurer, Union of Political Science Students, University of PNG
- 1995-1997, Chairman, Enga University Students' Organization for Development
- 1995-1997, Secretary, Enga Students Association, University of PNG
Professionalmemberships
- 2016-Current, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia Alumni Group
- 2016-Current, Defense Corporation Scholarship (DCSP) Alumni Group
- 2010-Current, PNG China Overseas Military Students Alumni Group
- 1998-2000, Individual Registered Member of Transparency International (TIPNG)
- 1998-Current, Australian National University (ANU) Alumni Group
- 1991-Current, PNG-Australia Alumni Group
Careeraim
My main aim in life is to become the National Security Advisor and run my own business.
Awards
- 2007, Direct Promotion from Corporal in the non-commissioned ranks to Full Lieutenant in the Officer core of the PNGDF, bypassing four (4) ranks.
- 2007, Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Peace & Order in the Southern Highlands Province during the State of Emergency 2006-2007.
- 1998, Certificate of Participation in the National Youth Development Program.
- 2015, Certificate of Participation in the main security efforts - Pacific Games, July 2015.
- 2018, Certification for Participation in APEC Security Operations
- 2021, Certification for Basic Safety Course to participate as a UN Safety and Security Officer
References
- Dr Ken Ngangan, Secretary Department of Finance, Vulupindi House, Waigani, NCD, PNG, +6753288455, +67573701765, ken_ngangan@finance.gov.pg
- Major General Gilbert TOROPO DMS, CBE, Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, HQPNGDF, Murray Barracks, Free Mail Bag BOROKO, NCD, PNG, +6753242160, +6753242288, gtoropo@yahoo.com
- Dr Deborah Mayersen, Lecturer, School of Humanity & Social Inquiry, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia, +61 2 4221 3456, +61 2 4221 5341, lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading (Novels, Bible, Motivational Books)
- Writing
- Gardening
- Physical Training
- Listening to Music
Contributions
- 1999, NRI Publication's PNG Corruption Paper No. 37, An Anti-Corruption Strategy for Provincial Governments in PNG; Asia-Pacific School of Economics and Management Working Papers (Gov99-5), Canberra: The Australian National University.
- 1995, Challenges to Micro Business Enterprise in PNG, The Case Study of Kompiam District published under the NRI publications.
- 1998-2019, In the Defence Organization I wrote more than 200 assessments, briefs and research papers from policy formulation and security operations (closed) documents.
- 2013, Contributed to the National Security Policy.
- 2013, Contributed to the Defence White Paper.
- 2019-2020, Contributed to the PNG Defence Force Re-structure 2030 Paper.
Certification
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Reading, writing, exercise
I love reading biographies, current affairs and fiction. Besides I am a writer with a critical mind always writing for my work and at the same time I enjoy gardenong and bodily exercises
Additional Information
I am a researcher and analyst or strategic with a strong background of intelligence analysis and also keen on people skills as I often express clarity and would always treat people well.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
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Timeline
Operations Supervisor/Manager - Gavipumaku Limited
10.2021 - 12.2023
Security Consultant Local Focal Point - United Nations Safety & Security Department
03.2021 - 10.2022
Career Military Officer - Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF)
08.1999 - 03.2021
Invoicing & Reconciliation Clerk - Reem Hardware (PNG) Pty. Ltd.
01.1998 - 10.1998
Marketing Researcher/General Consumer Surveyor - Tebbutt Research
01.1998 - 05.1998
Administrative & Research Assistant - Unisearch PNG Pty. Ltd
10.1997 - 12.1997
Coordinator/Organizer - Enga University Students Organization for Development (EUSOD)
01.1995 - 01.1997
University of Wollongong - Masters, International Studies
Australian National University - Graduate Certificate, Anti-Corruption/Good Governance
University of PNG - Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
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