Experience

Life Choices

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Administrator

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

• Placements and Partnerships

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2020



Self-employed

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Freelance Environmental Consultant

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Created a variety of reporting and monitoring templates for various organisations primarily in Excel. Assisted with the development of Sustainability Profile Reports for Pernod Ricard – Southern Africa; Schneider South Africa and the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) South Africa. Created a variety of reporting and monitoring templates for various organisations primarily in Excel. Assisted with the development of Sustainability Profile Reports for Pernod Ricard – Southern Africa; Schneider South Africa and the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) South Africa.



C4 EcoSolutions

• Project Coordinator

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2018

  Responsible for management of office operations and ensuring that projects were delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standard. During my time in the position I managed the development and implementation of the following types of projects:1) scientific research projects 2) development of 55 projects for 4 different climate funds (Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Adaption Fund and Least Developed Countries Fund) for 6 different high-level international clients (United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), private firms such as CarbonPlus Capital, and national governments)3) mid-term reviews of GEF funded projects. Tasks included: i) reviewing relevant project documents including PIRs, HYRs, Prodoc, Result Framework and indicators, etc.; ii) conducting interviews with relevant project partners and beneficiaries to assess strengths and weaknesses in the project so far; iii) preparing two MTR reports which include a critical analysis and evaluation of the project design, progress towards results, implementation arrangements and sustainability; and vi) formulating actionable recommendations to facilitate progress towards end-of-project targets. Show less

• Research Coordinator

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  Responsible for the management of the Natural Soil Infrastructure and Ecosystem Services Assessment research project, funded by Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA). This project is investigating soil-plant interactions within the DEA NRMP, with the aim of improving the management of alien woody plants. In addition, responsible for innovating planting methodology for spekboom restoration within Sub-Tropical Thicket sites in the Eastern Cape.



Kristensen Hospitality

• Deli Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

  Financial control of point of sales Management of Front of house deli staff Stock procurement Administration Strategic management Financial control of point of sales Management of Front of house deli staff Stock procurement Administration Strategic management



City of Cape Town

• South Africa
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

  • Aug 2008 - Nov 2014

  Establishment of an ecological monitoring and evaluation framework for the Biodiversity Management Branch.Ecological monitoring of nature reserves.Development of an ecological monitoring training manual for the Biodiversity Management Branch.Conservation planning (coordination of development of management plans for all reserves; development of visitor use zonation plans, precinct plans and conservation development frameworks).Knowledge management.Project Planning (including assistance with business improvement process for the Biodiversity Management Branch). Show less

• Area Manager (acting)

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  Sub-area based biodiversity planning, implementation and management.Administration of nature reserves, area infrastructure and Human Resources, including training, development and mentorship of staff in terms of the City policies.Stakeholder liaison and communication (including public engagement meetings, informative walks and talks, development of media and presentations).Input into- and developing and implementation of management plans, policies and protocols.Financial administration of OPEX and CAPEX. Show less

• Nature Reserve Manager

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

  Administration of nature reserve infrastructure and Human Resources, including training, development and mentorship of staff in terms of the City policies.Stakeholder liaison and communication (including public engagement meetings, informative walks and talks, development of media and presentations).Compilation of work plans and development of annual plans of operation.Financial administration of OPEX and CAPEX.

• Assistant Manager

  • Jul 2005 - Oct 2006

  Administration of nature reserve infrastructure and Human Resources, including training, development and mentorship of staff in terms of the City policies.Stakeholder liaison and communication (including public engagement meetings, informative walks and talks, development of media and presentations).Assistance with compilation of work plans and development of annual plans of operation.Assistance with financial administration of OPEX and CAPEX.Management and mentorship of labour teams and experiential training students. Show less



Cape Peninsula University of Technology

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Part-time lecturer

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2009

  Lecturing Resource Management - topics included management of migratory species; threatened species and planning and development of protected areas. Lecturing Resource Management - topics included management of migratory species; threatened species and planning and development of protected areas.



WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa)

• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Conservator

  • Feb 2004 - Jun 2005

  Administration of nature reserve infrastructure and Human Resources, including training, development and mentorship of staff in terms of the City policies. Stakeholder liaison and communication (including public engagement meetings, informative walks and talks, development of media and presentations). Assistance with compilation of work plans and development of annual plans of operation. Assistance with financial administration of OPEX and CAPEX. Management and mentorship of labour teams and experiential training students. Show less



City of Cape Town

• South Africa
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Experimental Training Student

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2003