Gabriela Fernandes (Mcom) Email & Phone Number

A passionate, self-directed and driven strategist, holding a Senior Manager position, within the management consulting industry. Known for being an aspirational leader and having comprehensive experience in strategy development and implementation across various industries. Abilities include strategic thinking on complex business problems, driving problem solving by providing structure, clarity and defining a process to achieving resolution. Other areas of expertise include engaging and advising C-suite executives, leading project implementation teams of up to 30 people and providing coaching/ mentoring. Cumulative career experience includes 8 years in management consulting and 5 years in retail. Holding a Master’s in Business Administration, specialising in Strategic Management. Industries experience includes, Retail, Energy and Resources, Manufacturing, Financials, Automotive and Pharmaceuticals. Accomplishments:• Nominated as an aspirational leader• Nominated as an inspirational women leader• Employee recognition awards (various categories)• Contributed and executed in excess of 40 projects (of which ~10 of these required the management/ leading)Functional Expertise:Strategy Assessment & Development, Project Management Office/ Results Management Office, Retail Space Management, Customer Experience/ Journey Mapping, Strategic Dashboard Development, Business Process Optimisation, Research (Qualitative and Quantitative), Market and Competitor Analysis, Insights Generation, Data Analysis, Communication, Goal Oriented, Works Independently, Inorganic Growth Strategies, Strategic Sensing and Scenario Planning, Balanced Scorecard Implementation, Warehouse and Inventory Optimisation, Organic and Inorganic Growth StrategyIndustry Expertise:Retail, Energy & Resources, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Automotive and Pharmaceuticals