Joshua Sher
Cape Town
Summary
I’m an accomplished Sustainability Coordinator with a proven track record in driving initiatives that merge environmental, social and commercial interests within the retail landscape.
I work extensively with sustainability frameworks (FTI, MSCI, GRI) and Higg FSLM/FEM modules. I have a proven track record in delivering high-impact community development projects and developing cradle-to-cradle waste management solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability Coordinator
The Foschini Group (TFG)
10.2022 - Current
- I lead and manage diverse sustainability projects across a complex business operations ecosystem and the full supply chain
- I have successfully delivered numerous multi-stakeholder sustainability initiatives
- I integrate sustainable practices, develop strategies, and find innovative ways to balance business requirements with sustainability objectives
- I have also led and delivered high impact strategic rural development initiatives on behalf of TFG.
Customer Engagement Associate
Groundwork Bioag Ltd
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Engaging with international customers to help enhance the product experience
- Responsible for generating sales, dealing with customer success queries as well as coordinating projects and campaigns for Dynomyco.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
Agronomic Intern
Cultivaid
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Received extensive agronomic training in field irrigation, crop management, water management and knowledge transfer training techniques.
Business Development Intern
Global Carbon Exchange (GCX)
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Worked on sustainability projects for South African MNCs, focusing on improving business practices and carbon foot-printing and offsetting.
Education
Master Of Arts - Sustainable Development
Tel Aviv University
01.2022
Bachelor Of Arts - Sustainability and Government
IDC Herzliya
01.2020
Skills
- Project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Data analysis
- Sustainability reporting
- Communication
Nationality
EU Citizen
Timeline
Sustainability Coordinator
The Foschini Group (TFG)
10.2022 - Current
Agronomic Intern
Cultivaid
08.2021 - 10.2021
Customer Engagement Associate
Groundwork Bioag Ltd
10.2020 - 01.2022
Business Development Intern
Global Carbon Exchange (GCX)
07.2019 - 10.2019
Master Of Arts - Sustainable Development
Tel Aviv University
Bachelor Of Arts - Sustainability and Government
IDC Herzliya
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