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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Lead the USA branch of Britelink, developing a team to engineer and operate fiber optic networks nationally.• Implement innovative ways to deploy networks, disrupting the market with new philosophies.• Successfully unlock new markets and clients, creating an Optical Army.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Leading the Implementation and Bus Dev Departments, building/connecting fiber networks across South Africa, FTTX, FFTH, FTTB, Backhaul and more. Having built up a proven Project Management Office with capacity to build past 30,000 homes a month, conducting major infrastructure projects for FNO's and end clients. We now have a fast-paced, agile machine able to deal with planning, risk mitigation and trusted delivery, we are now ready to Fiber the World. The department continues to play a big… Show more Leading the Implementation and Bus Dev Departments, building/connecting fiber networks across South Africa, FTTX, FFTH, FTTB, Backhaul and more. Having built up a proven Project Management Office with capacity to build past 30,000 homes a month, conducting major infrastructure projects for FNO's and end clients. We now have a fast-paced, agile machine able to deal with planning, risk mitigation and trusted delivery, we are now ready to Fiber the World. The department continues to play a big role for the Maziv Group of companies and will grow in this space, as well as on the international fronts being established. Show less

Oxford, United Kingdom

• Set-up a PMO for a Facilities Management Tender Implementation across entire BMW UK portfolio including Mini, BMW and Rolls Royce.• Analyse the short-comings of the status quo, recognize the potential wins and implement them through projects under a programme. Introducing a new way of working for the future contract management. tools to optimise the efficiencies of the portfolio management team.• Including the over site of the tender… Show more • Set-up a PMO for a Facilities Management Tender Implementation across entire BMW UK portfolio including Mini, BMW and Rolls Royce.• Analyse the short-comings of the status quo, recognize the potential wins and implement them through projects under a programme. Introducing a new way of working for the future contract management. tools to optimise the efficiencies of the portfolio management team.• Including the over site of the tender specification compilation, budget and market analysis with bidder management through the intricate procurement process.• The smooth implementation, moving from an input to output driven contract, including the provision of adequate training and facilitation of the change management.• Stakeholder engagement and reporting to the upper tiers of The BMW Group’s central management team on an on-going basis using the PMO tools and format introduced.• The secondment has been successful and therefore extended twice allowing time to embed the new Service Partners and handover to BMW internal management.(Tender Value over £100mio) Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Set-up a new division, focused on offering an Engineering and Project Management product.• Analyse the current short-comings in the services offered, identify wins and improvements. Implement the changes and monitor the performance difference.• Develop and implement strategies for a lean market and development new leads.• Cementing relationships through business development with established corporates and disrupters. Generating a pipeline of work for… Show more • Set-up a new division, focused on offering an Engineering and Project Management product.• Analyse the current short-comings in the services offered, identify wins and improvements. Implement the changes and monitor the performance difference.• Develop and implement strategies for a lean market and development new leads.• Cementing relationships through business development with established corporates and disrupters. Generating a pipeline of work for my division and the greater Bosch Holdings group.• Manage a team of engineers, project managers and support staff.• Stay abreast of trends in the market and improve brand awareness at conferences and functions.• Programme manage all projects and plan for resourcing capacity against budgets.www.boschprojects.co.za Show less

Sandton, Johannesburg

• A successful, personal venture on a residential development project in Sandton Johannesburg. Identifying a demand for a certain type of housing in a certain area and designing a product to that cost bracket.• Cover feasibility and sourcing private equity investment for the R100 Million commercial venture.• Interfacing with the relevant authorities for approvals and overseeing the required infrastructure upgrades, whilst developing the… Show more • A successful, personal venture on a residential development project in Sandton Johannesburg. Identifying a demand for a certain type of housing in a certain area and designing a product to that cost bracket.• Cover feasibility and sourcing private equity investment for the R100 Million commercial venture.• Interfacing with the relevant authorities for approvals and overseeing the required infrastructure upgrades, whilst developing the relationships with key decision makers.• Sourcing and guiding designs and specifications to match the high-end market, and the budget.• Identifying and mitigating risks in a turbulent market, combining off-plan sales with spec houses.• Programming of the development and cash-flow projections, reporting on the status and outlook to the key stakeholders.• Carrying out a successful sales and marketing campaign in-house.• Managing procurement and the supply-chain to match budget and cash flow.• Construction Management of all building and preparation works, including the quality assurance required by financiers.• Delivering a cutting-edge, modern and efficient product in budget and on programme. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Seconded into Barclays on two work streams, both with focuses on improving the efficiency of the Bank's real estate footprint across Africa.• Managed and implemented a programme across Africa to determine the carbon footprint of Barclays Africa, using all Mace tools and practices.• Conducted mass surveys and research to determine suitable consolidation premises and consulted on the final negotiations and relocation.• Managed the interface with… Show more • Seconded into Barclays on two work streams, both with focuses on improving the efficiency of the Bank's real estate footprint across Africa.• Managed and implemented a programme across Africa to determine the carbon footprint of Barclays Africa, using all Mace tools and practices.• Conducted mass surveys and research to determine suitable consolidation premises and consulted on the final negotiations and relocation.• Managed the interface with in-country bank management when implementing projects.• Reporting on the status of programmes to the CRES department for Barclays Africa.• Developed new business opportunities and supply-chain for Mace across Africa. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Client side management/representative for multiple projects and divisions.• Oversight of the designing and implementing of the bus feeder and distribution routes. Interfacing with City Councils and Provincial Government team to set up Bus Operations.• Implementing a programme for the procurement of the Bus fleet (value over R250mio), on-going quality assurance with Mercedes-Benz, signing-off each completed vehicle.• Snagging the Project… Show more • Client side management/representative for multiple projects and divisions.• Oversight of the designing and implementing of the bus feeder and distribution routes. Interfacing with City Councils and Provincial Government team to set up Bus Operations.• Implementing a programme for the procurement of the Bus fleet (value over R250mio), on-going quality assurance with Mercedes-Benz, signing-off each completed vehicle.• Snagging the Project infrastructure (stations and tunnels) on behalf of the client, against contractual requirements/obligations. Producing an Asset Status Report regarding the state of the assets and the actions required from the operating company.• Managing and implementing the advertising infrastructure on the System, from contract tender to implementation, operation and content.• Client representative on multiple fronts/boards, covering operations, municipal and provisional government interfaces. On-going alignment with private transport operators. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Learning the advantages of an organic management style.• Managing the roll out of new stores throughout the UK.• From feasibility, through construction to handover of completed/commissioned stores.• Creating programme milestones and targets.• Developing and managing procurement strategies.• Refining and improving the end-product through quality assurance and supply chain analysis.• Focus on Health & Safety, toolbox talks, vetting contractor compliance.

Bsc, Property

Geared towards Project Management in the property/construction sector. Covering many facets; from Economics through to Quantity Surveying.

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