Pragmatic strategic thinker with a broad background in business and human resources management in diverse industries. Core skills and most recent achievements include, but are not limited to:🔹 Business ManagementDirected Operations and Human Resources concerning five regional offices for a global organization, including service provider negotiations, procurement, logistics, IT and cyber security, occupational health and safety initiatives pertaining to all sub-Saharan Africa operations.🔹 CommunicationAccustomed to remote cross-cultural communication due to various multi-national engagements. 🔹International Labor Law ExpertiseOverhauled a global organization’s regional Employee Policy Guidebooks in accordance with in-country employee statutes. Collaborated with regional employment law specialists in doing so.🔹 Expense Management Managed and oversaw a budget of $1 million dollars per annum - reduced operational expenditure with approximately 30% following a comprehensive service provider tendering process.🔹 Risk Management Spearheaded the travel Crises Management Team, Business Continuity Plan and Risk Register in conjunction with best in class risk management specialists.🔹 Project and Time ManagementTimeously implemented multifaceted projects to streamline operational efficiencies in HR, IT, and travel management, whilst overseeing dynamic business support teams.🔹 NegotiationSecured pro-bono office refurbishments, and legal counsel from prominent international law firms, including competitive service provider rates.🔹 Leadership and ManagementFostered efficient business support teams through coaching and mentorship initiatives. Appointed to the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), Cape Town Steering Committee. 🔹 InnovationHarnessed cutting edge-technology to streamline time-consuming business processes.