Hi, I’m
Marcus Hollington
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategic oversight. Adept at driving organizational success through effective team collaboration and dynamic problem-solving. Recognized for adaptability and keen focus on achieving objectives.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ipsos Public Affairs
Associate Director
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
- Managing stakeholder relationships.
- Supported the development of strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance.
- Assisted in managing project timelines and ensuring adherence to key milestones.
- IRB ethics approvals for health and other sensitive studies.
- Research team management.
- Protocol development.
- Contributed to team meetings by providing insights on process improvements.
- Engaged in research and advanced analysis to inform decision-making processes.
- Documented project progress and maintained accurate records for stakeholder review.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline workflow efficiency.
Eschaton Solutions
Senior Business Development Manager (Research)
02.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Conduct market research to facilitate South African and intra-African market penetration for North American clients.
- Identifying domestic partnerships to expand revenues and create job opportunities for recipient markets.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and inform decision-making.
- Data collection and analysis to inform business decisions.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute business development initiatives and optimize performance.
- Spearheaded client presentations, effectively communicating value propositions to stakeholders.
University Of The Witwatersrand
International Relations Tutor
01.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Developed customized lesson plans to enhance students' understanding of complex subjects.
- Fostered positive learning environments to encourage student engagement and participation.
- Mentored peers in effective tutoring techniques, improving overall tutoring effectiveness.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing tailored feedback for continuous improvement.
In On Africa
Market Research Analyst Intern
02.2016 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Led comprehensive market analysis projects to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Developed strategic research methodologies to enhance data collection accuracy.
- Provide general support to the IOA managerial team as needed.
- Mentored junior analysts in best practices for qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve data visualization and reporting processes.
- Marketing (social media), branding, and telephonic sales (cold calling) of advertising space on the Africa Country Benchmark (ACBR) among other reports produced by IOA.
Education
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg, South Africa
Master of Arts from Demography And Population Studies
12-2022
University Overview
- Recipient of Postgraduate Masters Merit Award, 2021
- Completed Coursework: Demographic Methods, 2021
- Completed Coursework: Migration and Spatial Demography, 2021
- Thesis Statement: The relationship between intimate partner violence and cervical cancer screening among women aged 15 and older in South Africa
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg, South Africa
Master of Arts from International Relations
12-2018
University Overview
- Recipient of Postgraduate Masters Merit Award, 2017
- Completed Coursework: Development Issues in International Relations, 2017
- Completed Coursework: The International Political Economy of Development, 2017
- Completed Coursework: International Relations of the Asia-Pacific Region, 2017
- Thesis Statement: The impact of AGOA on beneficiary countries: A bilateral trade analysis of South Africa and the United States within the apparel, automotive and iron and steel sectors (2012-2016)
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg, South Africa
Bachelor of Arts from International Relations (Honours)
06-2017
University Overview
- Completed all requirements for Qualification with Distinction
- Completed Coursework: Advanced Diplomacy and Negotiation, 2016
- Completed Coursework: Preventing Deadly Conflict in Africa, 2016
- Completed Coursework: Gender and Critical Theory in International Relations, 2016
- Completed Coursework: International Relations Theory in the Post-Cold War Era, 2016
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Audience Communication
- Contract negotiation
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Program development
- Research Methodology
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Reporting and documentation
- Decision-making and critical thinking
Affiliations
- Southern Africa Marketing Research Association
Timeline
Associate Director
Ipsos Public Affairs
12.2022 - Current
Senior Business Development Manager (Research)
Eschaton Solutions
02.2021 - 11.2021
International Relations Tutor
University Of The Witwatersrand
01.2017 - 02.2018
Market Research Analyst Intern
In On Africa
02.2016 - 02.2018
University of The Witwatersrand
Master of Arts from Demography And Population Studies
University of The Witwatersrand
Master of Arts from International Relations
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Arts from International Relations (Honours)
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