Undertook competitor analysis and presented recommendations that were implementedWorked with an Agile team to integrate with 3rd party vendorCreated user stories with acceptance criteria within JiraInternal project to replace manual process with automated oneManaged stakeholder expectations with reports and feedbackIncreased revenue stream by integrating with 3rd party vendorSEO audit outcome recommendations implemented Simplified and improved product and user journey across website

I worked as an advisor to a UK-based start-up, Unity, using design thinking and leveraging technology, data and behavioural science to improve the relational experience between distributed teams and employers. https://www.linkedin.com/company/unity-a-better-worklife-for-all/

Managed all aspects of projects including project planning, implementing, monitoring, reportingStakeholder management with scheduled reportsIdentified and gave recommendations for Business Process improvementsBuilt team cohesion (new matrix environment)Supplier management as part of BAU activitiesScheduled and controlled Release Management following Agile methodologyLed the RFP process for a new vendor and created implementation plan for onboarding of new vendor.

Key stakeholder managementStrategic alignment of product3rd party vendor managementLed IT dev using Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologiesLed marketing, UX/UI designers teams as part of product planning and implementationMentored junior team membersManaged risk identification and implemented mitigation planUsed Human Centred design methodology for product planning and as part of the iteration processManaged product life-cycleWrote and presented management reports for monthly Directors forumSuccessfully launched 7 new online products and successfully updated/enhanced 5 existing products/systems/business processes

I was called upon to investigate suspected internal fraud cases. I also identifyed and closed fraud risk gaps within the company business processes. This was across a number of departments. I was also a member of the committee setup to evaluate the impact of the POPI Act (South African version of GDPR) on the business as well as creating a strategy and implementation plan. All of these activities were outside of my KPIs.

Managing enterprise projects and client programmesOwned master project plans, integrating multiple work streamsCreated project scope (using Waterfall methodology), managed scope creep and resourcesManaged budgets and identified and raised risks as well as creating risk mitigation plansInput into strategic and tactical interventionsStakeholder management across project life-cycleLed troubleshooting team in solving escalation complaints Track and monitor project progress and delivery as per timelinesConducted post project implementation reviews and report to stakeholdersPart of Project Management Office setup team and focused on creating templates and business processes for the PMO.I successfully implemented various client projects ranging from migrating a client's database to their head office in Dubai, build 6 websites for 6 different divisions within one client all with different data requirements, launched full incentive programmes or enhanced existing programmes for clients. I also migrated the company contact centre from an oracle system to a web based system.Identified and implemented FICA requirements across all business systems and processes

Conducted primary research at potential clientsConducted GAP analysis for potential clients as part of the sales processWrote and presented report/s that included: collated feedback, identified “problem areas” and gave recommendationsWrote client proposalsWas a consultative sales representative of recognition/engagement programmes

Managed strategic projects for the CEOFollowed waterfall project management methodology in terms of scoping, risk, management, stakeholder management, 3rd part vendor management, implemented the full project life cycle.Implemented strategic company gift card product to integrate with internal points banking system (in real-time) and a 3rd party vendor.Led the marketing team that produced sales material, internal collateral and trained internal staff on the product.Phase 2 of corporate gift card project was the creating and implementation of a fully automated process. Took warehouse from a manual system to a fully automated scanning system, including receipting, picking, packing and despatching. Reverse logistics and stock management were also included.Trained all warehouse staff on scanning system.Working on strategic projects enabled me to be part of the strategic decision-making processes and the creating of tactical plans from the strategy.I voluntarily ran two internal training courses:1. Internal leadership training - The Principles and Practices of Human Performance Technology. This included, Skinner’s model, Gilbert’s behavioural model, energy intervention model, alignment model, gap analysis, systems thinking, being results focused and forming partnerships with other departments (clients).2. Project management and how it works in the company - Turning theory into practice.

Ensured the solution creation for a client’s needs followed behavioural psychology models and Human Performance Technology principles.Led the sales team that created solutions for potential clients and ensured the solutions met the client's brief.Managed the proposal/tender document process ensuring all proposals and tender documents adhered to company standards.

Wrote existing product definitions and created printed collateral material. Created a visual presentation of two main products using the company value chain as the basis. Copy editing for the marketing departmentCreated and maintained a knowledge base repository (web based) for our sales team. Created a proposal template, copy editing as well as ensuring the correct information was included.Did re-branding of the company which meant a re-looked at product definitions and new collateral material.I represented the Marketing department at the weekly Operations Committee meetings.

Managed all creative elements for a client was delivered on time, to the right standard and right budget.Managed the delivery of copy and layout elements all met the client's brief Planned and managed client launch events including budgets and suppliers.

Worked as a freelancer within mainly the advertising industry, some of the companies I worked for are: Young & Rubicon Europe, Collett Dickenson & Pearce, O&M Direct, Ogilvy & Mather, TBWA, Design Solutions, Coley Porter Bell, BBJ Media, TMD Carat, Forte, BT(Visual Services), Sony Electronic Publishing, Amadeus (Promotions Company), GE International.