Linda Camara Buswell
Production and Product Quality Chief at VoxCroft Analytics- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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A Crash Course in Data Science
CourseraJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Building a Data Science Team
CourseraJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Data Science in Real Life
Coursera Course CertificatesJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Managing Data Analysis
CourseraJan, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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VoxCroft Analytics
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South Africa
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production and Product Quality Chief
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Oct 2020 - Present
Founding Team Member, responsible for driving product development, ensuring efficient data management, optimising resource allocation, and fostering collaboration for technical innovation. Keys tasks include: • Developing holistic strategies to transform prototype coding into commercial software products. • Overseeing product data streams, ensuring accuracy, security, and accessibility. • Managing technical and financial resources for dedicated problem-solving team supporting multiple product development lines. • Establishing and enforcing robust quality control procedures, monitoring performance, investigating and resolving issues to enhance customer satisfaction. • Collaborating with the research division to brainstorm technical solutions for existing products and explore new concepts for future client needs. Show less
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AIMS South Africa
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advancement and Communications Manager
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Aug 2011 - Present
In this role I am responsible for building and maintaining the public image of AIMS South Africa through the creation and implementation of a comprehensive strategic advancement, communications and public engagement plan across all platforms. Key tasks include: • centre spokesperson • managing all aspects of the creation and production of marketing material including amongst others annual reports, research reports, monthly newsletters and the AIMS 10th anniversary book • website creation and content management • event management and coordination, including monthly public lectures, international guest lectures, workshops and exhibitions which promote mathematical sciences • development and guardianship of brand guidelines • development of advancement and fundraising tools, cultivation of current and potential donor relationships and alumni engagement. Show less
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Grai Labs
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Operations Director and Data Science Project Manager
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Jan 2015 - Present
As the Operations Director and Data Science Project Manager, I hold a multifaceted role encompassing administration, finance, and marketing management for the business. Additionally, I oversee Data Science projects and teams, assisting clients in assessing their Data Science requirements and translating them into cohesive strategies. Moreover, I provide support in training staff on the necessary tools to effectively implement these strategies. Notably, I served as the Program Manager for the Data Science Intensive Program (dsi-program.com) in 2018, 2020, and 2022. In this capacity, I assumed responsibility for managing the program budget, designing and creating both online and offline marketing materials, advertising, participant screening, event management, logistics coordination, administration, and financial reporting for funders. Show less
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African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
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Rwanda
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Communications Advisor
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2017
I was part of a team that oversaw all the communication needs for the global secretariat in Kigali, Rwanda, as well as six centres across Africa and chapters in Canada, UK and Germany. In this role I was responsible for building and maintaining the public image of the network across all platforms and developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives and proactive media relations that enhanced the network’s reputation and goals. I further supported all fundraising efforts and executed communications plans with a focus on engaging external stakeholders. Key tasks included: • identifying strategic organisational communication needs and contributing to the development of resources to meet those needs • corporate spokesperson, identifying key messages and positive media opportunities • developing integrated media strategies across all platforms and all countries • managing all aspects of the creation and production of marketing material including research, writing and editing, and supervising layout, proofing, print production and distribution • website creation and content management • hosting events, including news conferences, workshops, exhibitions and launches • contributing to the development, implementation, communication and evaluation of communications projects, policies and standards • development and guardianship of brand guidelines • engagement with alumni across Africa, production of alumni book outlining success stories to assist with fundraising and key partnership maintenance and development. Show less
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Breadline Africa
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fundraising & Marketing Manager
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Feb 2009 - Sep 2014
I was a member of senior management responsible for the strategic development and implementation of annual fundraising, marketing and communications programmes in 4 countries (UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and South Africa) across platforms which included Direct Marketing (DM), online, social media, telemarketing, face-to-face and grant writing. Key tasks included: • preparing and overseeing fundraising budgets of approximately R10M p.a. over all programmes and in all aspects of donor acquisition and retention, relationship building, donor loyalty and communications • development of complete brand design guidelines and brand guardianship • developing annual public relations strategy in consultation with PR company • monitoring effectiveness of all campaigns on weekly, quarterly and yearly timescales • overseeing budgets and planning as regards implementing programmes using specified donor funds raised through direct marketing • training and development of team members • development and implementation of new workflow structures to improve efficiency and productivity • event management and coordination. Show less
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Senior Account Manager/Account Director
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Nov 2001 - Dec 2006
Responsible for the strategic development and servicing of corporate and consumer clients across a broad range of projects including above and below-the -line advertising, DM campaigns, websites, annual reports, brochures, investor analyst presentations, brand identity creation and guardianship. Key tasks included: • identifying opportunities to increase revenues whilst maintaining job profitability • planning and preparing proposals, cost estimates, financial forecasts, creative briefs and schedules • effectively managed teams including designers, production, print, and creative services to ensure high-quality creative output within budget allocations. • provided training and development of account managers and executives Show less
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Account manager
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Feb 1999 - Mar 2001
Responsible for all client liaison from initial contact through to delivery of projects ranging from DM to corporate literature, exhibitions and online initiatives. Responsible for all client liaison from initial contact through to delivery of projects ranging from DM to corporate literature, exhibitions and online initiatives.
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Education
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2012 - 2016
Edinburgh Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), MBA -
1994 - 1996
Tshwane University of Technology
NDip, Journalism -
1993 - 1993
Rhodes University
Studied towards a Bachelor of Journalism, Journalism, English, Philosopy, Drama -
1987 - 1992
The Glen High
Matric, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
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