Experience Level
Work Experience
Project Manager (Senior Project Manager → General Manager) at Lushomo — International communications and strategy consultancy
February 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026Promoted to General Manager (retaining hands-on delivery). Managed consulting, strategic communications, and digital projects for international clients including WHO, UNICEF, OECD, the World Bank, and the Council of Europe. Led multidisciplinary, fully remote teams and delivered up to 10 concurrent projects with responsibility for scoping, planning, milestones, risk mitigation, and timeline/budget management.
Launched new project workstreams from scoping through execution. Designed and rolled out a ClickUp-based project tracking framework with standardized statuses, ownership, and deadlines (adopted organization-wide). Built an Airtable operations base to provide centralised visibility of a 40+ project portfolio. Produced progress/risk/budget/resource reports for leadership, maintained client relationships, and supported business development and proposal work. Recruited and onboarded a reliable freelance pool for a distributed international team.
Research and Development Scientist at VEKTA Innovations
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021Conducted applied research supporting development of an AI-enabled health technology platform while coordinating multidisciplinary product development activities. Managed research timelines and documentation, planned and executed pilot studies evaluating early-stage prototypes, collected and analysed qualitative/quantitative data to inform improvements, and translated scientific evidence into practical recommendations for development teams.
Academic Coordinator, Facilitator and Research Supervisor (Part-time) at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Planned and facilitated undergraduate laboratory teaching and practical workshops. Supervised honours research students, tracking milestones and providing guidance to completion. Coordinated departmental administration and communications and chaired weekly operational meetings.
Occupational Hygiene Consultant and Head of Training at Apex Environmental
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014Led workplace health consulting projects while managing the organisation’s professional training division. Planned and coordinated occupational hygiene projects from initiation through reporting. Designed and delivered occupational health and safety training programmes and supporting materials. Managed client relationships, conducted workplace assessments, and produced technical reports.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Exercise Science and Molecular Biology at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Master of Science (MSc) – Distinction, Physiology and Biochemistry at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) – Human Kinetics and Ergonomics at Rhodes University
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Bachelor of Science (BSc) – Biochemistry, Microbiology and Human Kinetics at Rhodes University
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
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