John Kutumela
Phake
Summary
Entrepreneurial Startup Founder experienced in building innovative career navigation tools and fostering community connections. Developed strategic partnerships and enhanced job readiness for youth through effective stakeholder engagement and data analysis. Demonstrated ability to identify market opportunities, lead cross-functional teams, and manage products from ideation to market launch, driving efficiency and successful monetization.
Overview
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year of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder
School-to-Opportunity Career Access & Navigation Program
Phake rankaila
01.2026 - Current
- Developed innovative career navigation tools for youth transitioning from higher education to employment, empowering them to make informed career choices.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing collaboration with customers, partners, and investors.
- Managed daily operations of the company including staff recruitment and training.
- Built a team of professionals with diverse skill sets.
- Conducted market research and identified target customer segments.
- Analyzed industry trends to assess current competitive landscape and identify new opportunities.
- Collaborated with local businesses to create internship opportunities, providing participants with valuable real-world experience.
- Organized workshops to enhance job readiness skills and career exploration.
- Facilitated one-on-one coaching sessions for individuals seeking career guidance.
- Developed innovative career navigation tools for youth transitioning to employment.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve program offerings and participant experiences.
- Researched emerging technologies that could be leveraged by the startup.
- Collaborated with external consultants to develop innovative solutions for strategic challenges.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Advanced Writing For Government
The National School of Government
07.2026 - 08.2026
Certificate Of Completion - Data Science & Analyst
Hp Foundation
07.2026 - 08.2026
Certificate Of Completion - Policy Formulation And Implementation
The National School of Government
06.2026 - 07.2026
High School / Secondary School - Grade 12/NQF Level 4
Mabothe Secondary School
Skills
- Startup leadership
- Market research
- Data analysis
- Product innovation
- Growth hacking
- Data-driven decisions
- Business development
- Strategic vision
- Project management
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Financial oversight
- Financial management
- Feasibility studies
- Business consulting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client engagement
- Partnership development
- Community outreach
- Workshop facilitation
- Career mentoring
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Delegation and empowerment
- Organizational structuring
- Policies and procedures development
- Process improvement
- Process improvements
- Task prioritization
- Negotiation
- Effective communication
- Public speaking
- Adaptability and resilience
- Team engagement
- Trends analysis
- Visionary leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Industry expertise
- Business networking
- Growth mindset
- Complex Problem-solving
- Entrepreneurial innovation
- Goal setting
- Systems organization
- Business planning
- Revenue generation
- IP strategy
- Revenue generation
- Market Knowledge
- Talent development
- Business development
- Growth mindset
- IP strategy
Primary Number
0647381190
Assessments
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Personal Information
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Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Certificate Of Completion - Advanced Writing For Government
The National School of Government
07.2026 - 08.2026
Certificate Of Completion - Data Science & Analyst
Hp Foundation
07.2026 - 08.2026
Certificate Of Completion - Policy Formulation And Implementation
The National School of Government
06.2026 - 07.2026
Startup Founder
School-to-Opportunity Career Access & Navigation Program
01.2026 - Current
High School / Secondary School - Grade 12/NQF Level 4
Mabothe Secondary School