Project Manager at Tomorrow Co., a boutique property development firm changing the face of Johannesburg by designing, building, and managing innovative multi-purpose commercial and residential properties. Company Liaison to the South African regulatory and legislative authorities on urban planning issues, often troubleshooting difficult issues with South African officials. Plans and executes high-profile, complex public events (often for more than 2000 people.) Has never missed a deadline nor run over budget. Junior Property Developer: under the tutelage of Anton Taljaard, I learned how to provide input on design, how to perform feasibility studies on major upcoming construction projects, and how to perform valuations on engineer designs and costings. I learned valuable skills in project management, from project finance to complex program planning and managing contractors. I learned how to negotiate the complex logistics around the development of major construction projects, how to find (or engineer) solutions to the difficult issues that inevitably arise in the development of multi-million-dollar property development. Contract negotiations: initial point of contact for negotiations with potential suppliers for the company.

Assisted with a wide range of administrative and inventory management tasks that facilitated the daily operations of the gallery. Responsibilities extended from interfacing with clients and artists to supporting the many marketing, exhibition, and other events that drive sales at the company

My involvement with our family-run business in the South African lodge/hospitality industry continues to develop my skills in management, as my many responsibilities often include leading guest relations, directing new programs at the lodge, interfacing with an international clientele, and spearheading new charity and foundation initiatives