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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

In my position as Founder - Visual Communication, Training, Live Graphic Recording and DesignI spearheaded overall aspects of projects from conception to completion, which include creation of project plans, overall budget estimation, and risk assessment/mitigation, while fostering professional relationships with new/existing clients.I assisted clients in understanding concepts of designs for internal/external campaigns as well as prepared visual summaries of content.I offered live graphic recording services to clients through strategy workshops and external marketing/social media campaigns. I collaborated with team of freelancers to deliver cross-functional design and marketing projects.Following are my key achievements:◆ Worked with more than 30 companies/brands on various projects, such as live graphic recording, design, visual summaries and helped companies in simplifying and visualizing information.◆ Completed client’s projects within time and budget by collaborating with network freelance designers and digital marketers.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

In my position as Head of Technology – Collaboration (Vice President)I train managers, Scrum Masters, and team members to ensure implementation of embed Agile and Scrum procedures for efficient work in business unit.I oversee team of Scrum Masters for smooth management of Scrum events, including daily stand-up, sprint reviews, planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.I create and introduce “good news stories” to share project status with stakeholder and achieve targets within organization. I assist in managing workshops with teams to ensure compliance with strategy, long-term product plans, and initial backlog development for strategic projects.Following are my key achievements:◆ Represented company in six conferences as thought leader in Agile and visual facilitation.◆ Played an integral role to support strategic projects, including persona development, customer journeys, usability testing, wireframe, and high-definition clickable prototypes.◆ Directed overall aspects of user experience and user interface across strategic projects for assigned area; mainly focused on big data and touch-screen devices.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

In my position as Communication and Collaboration Coach (Assistance Vice President)I headed team of Scrum Masters to supervise execution of Agile/Scrum techniques, including burndown charts, backlog requirements management, creation of user stories and acceptance criteria, and planning and projections.I delivered comprehensive trainings to staff members regarding Agile values, principles, tools, and techniques.I provided comprehensive guidance to enhance visualization of work by collaborating with customized physical/digital Scrum and Kanban boards.Following are my key achievements:◆ Restructured overall department by assisting senior management in devising new plans.◆ Improved team communication and co-ordination by supervising Physical Channels Technology demo days.◆ Designed and introduced knowledge-sharing Confluence site, real-time collaboration tools (Office 365) and Microsoft Team sites for Physical Channels Technology business unit consisting of 120 employees.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

In my position as Agile Consultant | Scrum Master | Agile Facilitator Principal/Senior PrincipalI coordinated with client teams to train staff members regarding functionality of Agile techniques. I organized and assisted in managing Scrum events and supported in developing/decomposing user story and requirements.I reported directly to stakeholders through workshops and presentations.Following is my key achievement:◆ Achieved “Winner of South African Rising Star Award” for professional services (national award, 2017).

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I worked as an Agile Consultant (Scrum Master) with teams to assist with an Agile way of working and journey. Planning and Facilitating Scrum events | Managing the Scrum Framework | Removing impediments for the team | Assisting the team in removing impediments | Educating the team and stakeholders on Scrum values, principles and practices | Stakeholder Engagement | Collating and managing data (burndown charts, velocity, etc.) |

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Instructional Designer (with skills in Multimedia Design) - I developed bespoke learning solutions for clients, with an emphasis on blended learning. I continued to consult in L&D, designed learning solutions and continued in Multimedia design (HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator) and rapid eLearning development tools (Captivate, Lectora). Learning Needs Analysis | Learning Solution Design | Storyboarding | Content Development | Quality Assurance | eLearning development (Captivate, HTML) | Graphic Design for eLearning (Photoshop, Illustrator) | Project Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Project Budget Management |

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Instructional Designer (with skills in Multimedia Design) - I developed tailored learning solutions for clients, as well as consulted in L&D, designed learning solutions and upskilled in the Multimedia design (HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator) and rapid eLearning development tools (Captivate). I worked on a range of projects for South Africa as well as other African countries. Responsibilities included Instructional Design, Analysis, Project Management and eLearning development activities. Learning Needs Analysis | Learning Solution Design | Storyboarding | Content Development | Quality Assurance | eLearning development (Captivate, HTML) | Graphic Design for eLearning (Photoshop, Illustrator) | Project Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Project Budget Management |

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Instructional Designer - writing and developing bespoke learning solutions for a multitude of large organisations. Learning needs analysis | Storyboarding | Structuring effective learning solutions | Quality Assurance

I spent a year abroad teaching English as a full-time teacher at a Private Elementary School.

Masters By Thesis, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Rhodes Organisation for Animal Rights (ROAR) I did my thesis on entrepreneurship (learning, change.

Bachelor Of Arts With Honours, Organisational Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Organisational Psychology, Industrial Sociology

Activities and Societies: Rhodes Organisation for Animal Rights - Deputy Chair (2009) Golden Key International Honours Society (2007).