Experienced Systems Manager knowledgeable about planning, implementing and maintaining business information systems. Strong technical acumen, project management skills and attention to detail. Desiring a challenging new role with a progressive organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Franchise and Systems Manager
Shine Literacy
Cape Town, WC
11.2016 - Current
Lead and oversee the expansion and scaling of Shine’s Literacy Hour model and the implementation of Shine Online systems and innovations to schools across South Africa
Design and develop scalable innovations - current organisational innovation www.shineliteracy.org.za/read
Contribute to the development and implementation of Shine Literacy’s strategy, as a part of Shine Literacy’s Senior management team
Innovate and co-ordinate communication mechanisms across Shine Literacy Hour programmes and partners, which enable efficient dissemination of information, ongoing sharing of good practice and effective peer support
Contribute to ensuring that the organisation’s culture is informed by its values, and hold the space for organisational reflection and growth, recognising, valuing and embracing the diversity of views, backgrounds and cultures of the workforce
Contribute to the development of Shine Literacy’s budget, providing input on area of responsibility
Develop operational plans for all programmes
Develop different franchise models – fit for purpose for each partner, ensuring financial sustainability of each model, regularly test, monitor & modify models
Proactively identify new partner and collaboration opportunities, researching organisational fit; recommend new partnerships
Oversee the roll out of new partnerships, collaborations and stakeholder
Oversee and support high quality implementation of programmes and ensure compliance with operating standards across all Shine Literacy Hour programmes
Take overall responsibility for the Shine Literacy’s Operations Manual and toolkit, ensuring information, guidelines and templates are fit for purpose and up-to-date, and making recommendations for changes that enhance impact and effectiveness
Lead quality assurance for Shine Literacy Hour programmes, using Shine’s guidelines and tools
Ensure the implementation of systems for measuring impact and capturing learning from Shine Literacy Hour programmes, according to Shine’s monitoring & evaluation plan
Innovate and co-ordinate communication mechanisms across Shine Literacy
Support the recruitment, management and development of high performing staff, who are able to deliver on the organisation’s vision and goals
Provide leadership and oversight to all direct reports, holding staff accountable to their individual key performance areas and goals
Train new staff
Adhere to the fair application of HR policies and procedures
Undertake skills transfer and succession planning
Deliver all operational reports, as required by Shine Literacy’s administrative procedures and systems.
Designed company-wide backup and data retention policies, monitoring ongoing efforts to prevent data loss
Wrote and updated technical documentation covering system components
Created and maintained policy documentation on troubleshooting systems, detailing best practices and inherent goals
Lead TECH ED Project Facilitator/Trainer, Professor
MRP Foundation
Durban, KZN
03.2015 - 11.2016
Facilitate language acquisition through the use of Nexus tablets sponsored by the Breteau Foundation, designed to promote rural school development
Teach an after school Maths program using Khan Academy on PC’s to promote maths skills in grades 4-9, created a curriculum map to align the programme to the CAPS document
Create a holiday program to motivate Rural Schools kids interest in Mathematics
Train and assist teachers on integrating technology into their classroom in collaboration with their prescribed CAPS document in an attempt to promote numeracy, English proficiency and critical thinking skills of their students.
Liberal Arts Professor
Jungwon University
Goesan, South Korea , Chungbuk Province
02.2011 - 02.2014
Instructor to University students ranging from Freshman to Seniors
Taught English to Jungwon University staff and faculty
Taught an elective course called Screen English- which is a movie study course created by myself
Taught Winter and Summer Camp programs to Elementary school students in Chungbuk Province
Assist in Curriculum development for Jungwon University’s Practical English Communication Program
Assist in Curriculum development for Jungwon University’s American Degree Transfer program as well as teach Communication classes to students who are a part of this program
Assist in the development of winter and summer camp programs for Elementary school students in Chungbuk Province
Create syllabi for each of the programs taught
Monitor learner progress through written reports
Assess and graded learners through Mid-term and Final exams, (Jeollabukdo Office of Education) English/
City of Namwon, South Korea
02.2009 - 02.2011
Taught English language to students, teachers, and staff at 4 schools per week ranging from Elementary to High School
Taught an English conversation class to the Korean English teachers of Namwon city
Develop teaching materials related to English language education
Assist with the activities related to the English language education and other extra-curricular activities within the school district.
Facilitator
Media Works ABET
Cape Town, WC
10.2008 - 02.2009
Facilitated and taught adults Basic English literacy skills
Contributed to the students English speaking and presentation skills
Assisted students with English writing and the correction of grammatical errors
Taught students how to use proper computer software that would enhance their English speaking and writing
Assessed learners literacy levels
Monitored learner progress through written reports
Mod-tricks children’s furniture
Educational Department Assistant
Western Cape Education Department
Cape Town
03.2005 - 01.2008
Secretarial responsibilities
Data capturing
Maintained and Updated inventory
Sales Consultant
Mod-tricks
Cape Town, Cape Town
01.2006 - 10.2007
Sold and distributed Mod-tricks products
Trained/ oriented new employees to company business
Formulated marketing and advertising strategies to increase sales
Education
MPH - Master of Public Health & Natural
Sahmyook University
South Korea
01.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, WC
01.2005 - 03.2009
Certificate - Social Entrepreneurship And Systems Change
UCT Graduate School of Business
Cape Town
2017.10 - 2017.10
Certificate - TESOL
Anaheim University, Asian EFL
South Korea
09.2010 - 09.2010
Skills
Microsoft Suite
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Accomplishments
Board Member: EDTECH Global Africa http://edtechglobalafrica.com/
DGMT Fellow 2021: Civil Society Organisational Innovation and Leadership, Presenter EDTECH Summit Africa 2016- present
EdTech Summit is an innovative annual technology conference shared with educators across Africa free of charge
We are focused on teacher training and program development addressing education equity and social justice issues by working to implement creative and cutting edge technologies in schools and communities
We support teachers and learners with technology tools and training to aid in the acquisition of 21st century skills, methodologies and instructional strategies
Focused on meaningful solutions for learning, we bring together local and global presenters whose combined voice is strong in partnership
Health and natural remedy promoter in South Korean hospitals and care facilities as a part of my practical assessment for my Masters program for 2 years
Public Health Educator in Kyrgyzstan, developed and ran a children’s public health intervention program through Samyook University at am SDA Church in Tokmok for 2 weeks
Still remain in contact with people from the community as distance motivation.
Timeline
Certificate - Social Entrepreneurship And Systems Change
UCT Graduate School of Business
2017.10 - 2017.10
Social Franchise and Systems Manager
Shine Literacy
11.2016 - Current
Lead TECH ED Project Facilitator/Trainer, Professor