WHAT I DO: Conservation and Environmental Executive Manager RDMI have deep management and training experience in the Conservation, Agricultural and EcoTourism sector and in the corporate sector, managing and training multi-cultural teams, and driving achievement of objectives.QUICK SUMMARY:► 20 Years’ in business, game farm, eco-tourism and agri production operations► Have managed teams of up to 60 people in a high pressure, service-driven business► Former Regional Guide trainer Botswana and Namibia- &Beyond.► Strong skills in managing Government relations► NDipl (TUT) and BTech in Nature Conservation (NMMU)ENDORSEMENTS“confidence… competence”• “Jacques always conducted himself professionally… his quiet confidence and competence made him a great support… his changes improved the quality of our guides… I have no hestitation in recommending him.”-Elza Naoimi Gillman, Acting CEO, Congo Conservation Company“highly competent”• “Jacques revealed himself to be a highly competent and ambitious individual, with a keen eye for detail, impeccable timekeeping… [he] constantly set a high standard of professionalism for himself and demanded the same from his peers and colleagues… his communication and inter-personal skills [are] of the highest order.”-Bryan Olver, &Beyond, 2015“outstanding character”• “In January 2011, in recognition of his potential and initiative, Jacques was chosen to take up a position as our Regional Ranger Trainer… he filled all his roles admirably, he is a person of integrity and outstanding character.”-Hugh Marshall, Group FieldOperations, &Beyond“leading by example”• "Jacques engaged admirably in the ground-breaking training of guides/biologists in the Brazilian Pantanal... He has a sense of humour and remains professional... Setting standards, using his language skills and leading by example, he has been integral to [the] way this project has taken off."-Alastair Kilpin, Mommoth Safaris & Essential Guiding, 2019“determination to succeed”• “Jacques joined when our project first started and has been instrumental in ensuring that the project is well on track despite the challenges of our remote location. His passion to acquire knowledge and determination to succeed have made him a valuable team member.”- Vic van Eck, Madikwe Berry, 2019