Highlights:During my time at Nichom, as the Project and Business Unit Manager, I was successful in reducing project costs by up to 15% and contributed to increasing company revenue by 40% through streamlining of operational processes and employing effective leadership.

Skills:Project Management

Goal:In the short term, I would like to secure a middle management position within the finance, Information Technology, healthcare, or insurance industries, where I can leverage my Project Management experience to lead teams effectively. I would also like to enhance my business analytical skills by enrolling in quantitative courses that complement my project management expertise. In the long term, i would like to transition into a senior management role, driving strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals while delivering exceptional value to clients. I see myself cultivating a reputation as a thought leader in Project Management and Business Analytics within the finance, Information Technology, healthcare, and insurance sectors.

Membership:Project Management Institute

Certification:Project Management Professional

Co-Founder and CEO 07/2014 - current
Hatchi and Hatchi (PTY) Limited, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Supply Chain and Logistics
• Leverage new and existing contacts to advance company’s logistics business interests in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Zambia.
• Leverage new and existing contacts to advance company’s logistics business interests in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Zambia. • Arrange meetings with prospective customers and present to executive and board-level leadership. • Create compelling business cases and communicate approaches to integrate company practices and approaches into new strategic partners’ supply chains. • Leverage proven project management tools and processes to ensure rapid and successful deployment of all projects delivering expected outcomes on time and within budget. • Diversified the company’s operations from trading to include logistics to ensure sustainability and profitability.--
Project Manager 06/2010 - 06/2011
Shepco Industrial Supplies Joint Venture, , Zambia
Industry: Mining and Industrial
• Served as the liaison and representative for Nichom Business Consulting and Trading for the joint venture.
• Served as the liaison and representative for Nichom Business Consulting and Trading for the joint venture. • Oversaw implementation of a $700,000 investment to establish a manufacturing and distribution plant for underground mining locomotive equipment and spare parts. • Conducted local market research and analysis to identify trends and business opportunities. • Served as a liaison between the organization and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.--
Project and Business Unit Manager 01/2006 - 07/2014
Nichom Business Consulting and Trading, , South Africa
Industry: Manufacturing and Construction
• Managed all project implementation and operational activities in South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Lesotho to advance the organization’s footprint in the prefabricated offices.
• Oversaw all activities associated with establishing a new project office in Zambia for two years. • Managed all project implementation and operational activities in South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Lesotho to advance the organization’s footprint in the prefabricated offices. • Managed existing customers to position the company for future business development opportunities. • Increased company turnover by 40% and reduced average project cost by up to 15% by optimizing procurement operations and reducing ad hoc procurement activities. • Provided project cost analysis and budgeting and oversaw all project implementation and monitoring.--

Project Management Institute 01/2024 - 09/2024
, , United States
Degree: Professional Degree
Major:Project Management Professional
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

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