Nomvuso Khumalo
Johannesburg
Summary
A seasoned professional with over two decades of multidisciplinary experience. I am a highly analytical executive known for providing strategic direction while actively engaging in practical solutions to achieve organizational goals. I offer a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise from tasks such as actively engaging with stakeholders to promoting industry best practices when needed. My experience and diverse industry acumen provide unique and refreshing perspectives in roles that I undertake.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Zizo Insights
Johannesburg
01.2003 - Current
- I have successfully maintained a 100% client retention rate while consistently expanding my client base.
- Created strategies for increasing revenue streams by leveraging existing customer relationships.
- My services encompass a wide range of offerings, including, report writing, social facilitation, market research and analysis to identify industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing data-driven insights to support client decisions, community engagement, stakeholder relations, cross-border business development, human resources services, and expertise-based training.
- Through these initiatives, I have demonstrated a commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions and fostering lasting partnerships with clients.
- Directed strategic planning to develop and implement corporate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Market Research and Social Facilitation
Self Employed
Johannesburg
01.1994 - Current
- With over two decades of experience collaborating with a diverse array of local and international brands and organizations, both profit and non-profit, I have cultivated a wealth of expertise across multiple industries.
- Notably, I have been entrusted with leading various projects aimed at assessing the economic impact of COVID-19 on communities and devising effective mitigation strategies.
- Additionally, I have spearheaded studies and workshops addressing mental health and infectious diseases, engaging healthcare professionals, affected individuals, and infected populations.
- My versatile industry experience spans across different sectors including Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Communications, Retail, Politics, Automotive, Healthcare, Beauty, Finance, Mining, and both Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Beverages industries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Honors - Development And International Relations
Witwatersrand University
Johannesburg12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Politics
Witwatersrand University
Johannesburg 12-2017
Course - Entrepreneurship And Small Business Management
University of Pretoria
Johannesburg12-2006
Bachelor of Technology - Marketing And Sales Management
University of South Africa
Remote12-2002
National Diploma - Marketing And Sales Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technikon
Cape Town12-1993
Credit - Audited Classes in Anthropology, Leadership, Gov
Harvard University
Master of Arts - Development Studies – Course Work Completed
Witwaterand University
JohannesburgSkills
- Dynamic Strategy Development
- Project Management
- Strong Problem-Solving Abilities
- Negotiation & Persuasion Skills
- Effective Communication Specialist
- Adaptability in Diverse Environments
- Robust Facilitation Experience
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Cross-Border Work Experience
- Exposure to Varied Market Segments and Economic Status
- Public speaking
Languages
Xhosa
First Language
Sesotho
Proficient (C2)
C2
Isizulu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Setswana
Advanced (C1)
C1
Siswati
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Passions
•Engaging and Mentoring Individuals
•Youth and Women's Skills Development
•International Political Economics
•Governance
Notable Work
•Successfully launched the Maybelline “Shades of You brand”
•Lead the “My category’s Africa “Middle East Team for Reckitt Benckiser
•Adapted tobacco marketing strategies to conform with impending and subsequently enforced advertising regulations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managing Director
Zizo Insights
01.2003 - Current
Market Research and Social Facilitation
Self Employed
01.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Arts Honors - Development And International Relations
Witwatersrand University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Politics
Witwatersrand University
Course - Entrepreneurship And Small Business Management
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Technology - Marketing And Sales Management
University of South Africa
National Diploma - Marketing And Sales Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technikon
Credit - Audited Classes in Anthropology, Leadership, Gov
Harvard University
Master of Arts - Development Studies – Course Work Completed
Witwaterand University
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