Experience

BraveBird Research Namibia

• Namibia
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Concept Development

  • May 2018 - Present

  My role at Bravebird is to explore, articulate and realize opportunities for Bravebird in order for it to achieve its strategic objectives. On a daily basis I am responsible for the operations of the firm in order to ensure that ongoing activities contribute to its dynamic vision. My role at Bravebird is to explore, articulate and realize opportunities for Bravebird in order for it to achieve its strategic objectives. On a daily basis I am responsible for the operations of the firm in order to ensure that ongoing activities contribute to its dynamic vision.



Old Mutual Namibia

• Namibia
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Acquisition& Retention Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Mar 2018

• Business Development Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2014

  My role is to develop new business opportunities and proactively respond to identified business opportunities in the Market segment. I also investigate new initiatives and assist in developing and designing a suitable response, ensuring that an appropriate solution is approved and implemented. This includes:-Compiling customer value proposition as well as business model for entry into identified markets.-Conducting background research and assisting in developing a suitable response and conducting viability assessments of a range of potential solutions.-Compiling business cases for new initiatives, which include all business imperatives such as systems and other resources, distribution models, marketing plans, etc.-Ensuring that an approved solution is effectively implemented and refined over the medium term after initial launch.-Ensuring integration of new business opportunities with existing initiatives within the business.-Building relationships and networks with external stakeholders and potential alliances.-Conducting presentations to introduce new initiatives and ensuring buy-in. Show less

• Communications Consultant

  • May 2010 - Sep 2011

  - Managing and coordinating internal communication: compiling internal articles, compiling quarterly company magazine and reviewing internal vacancies. - External Communication: Writing speeches, press releases, copywriting for advertorials- Media liaison; managing media for various marketing campaigns and corporate initiatives- Media Monitoring; analysing company and competitor profile in the media- Coordinating media for local Crisis Management Team and preparing holding statements- Profiling and creating opportunities for corporate brand exposure in the media Show less



Shell

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• contracting and Procurement Manager

  • Jan 2007 - May 2010

  -Managing procurement operations for four counties, namely Namibia, Botswana, Mauritius and Madagascar -Managing and contracting spend which involves: -Sourcing and negotiating competitive bids from suppliers -Formulating contracts on behalf of other departments -Loading and monitoring the use of contracts on the operating system -Managing the channels of spend with the aim of delivering operational Key Performance Indicators (KPI) -Implementing procurement related projects such as the Procurement card rollout and Operating System Implementation -Training of procurement procedures to staff and new recruits. -Focal point for the rollout of Shell Africa procurement projects. -Managing three reports from Botswana, Madagascar and Mauritius. Show less