Leveraging technology to provide easy access to people with sustainability knowledge.

Working to support the development and execution of a strategically planned portfolio of initiatives that catalyze inclusive growth across sectors related to smart cities technologies, advanced manufacturing, resiliency technologies, broadband initiatives, clean-tech and sustainability in New York City.

Expanding workforce development opportunities citywide and ensuring local hiring initiatives are incorporated into the entire resiliency work program. Supporting ORR’s efforts to meet all federal, state, and local requirements for workforce development and local hiring. Assisting with procurement and oversight of third-party services. Managing stakeholder outreach, special projects and events.

On-air correspondent and television anchor for several major broadcast television productions across mulitple formats including travel documentary (Dakar-Cape Town, 2006), (Damascus, Syria, 2005), (Pacific North-West, USA, 2004), (East Africa, 1998) and live events (Face of Africa, 2003/4/5/7/8). Credits include Globetrekker (PBS/Travel Channel), Big 5 Challenge (Animal Planet) and Idols South Africa (M-Net). Other projects include business reporting across regional corporate communications channel (Standard Bank) and social impact reporting (Global Fund). Additional industry roles include producer (Go South, 2006) , director (Go South, 2006), (Red Pepper Pictures, 1999-2001). Full list of credits upon request.

Call-centre operationsMonth-end financial software support and analysisContract negotiations Management trainee