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Nuraan Salie

Nuraan Salie

Management Consultant
Cape Town

Summary

As a dynamic Management Consultant, I spearheaded projects with a blend of analytical prowess and stakeholder engagement, driving efficiency improvements and fostering strong client relationships. My expertise in project management, data analytics and human-centered design led to innovative business strategies, while mentoring junior staff underscored my commitment to development and collaboration.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Management Consultant

Accenture
02.2019 - 12.2024

Project Management

  • Managed and completed project deliverables from start to finish using Project Management tools e.g. Microsoft Project
  • Wrote weekly project status update reports and presented them to the internal team and client
  • Used Agile project management techniques e.g. conducted weekly retrospects to continuously improve project management and efficiency


Data Analytics and Research

  • Cleaned and analysed people-related data
  • Conducted desktop research on market benchmarks and trends relevant to client needs
  • Conducted interviews to best understand client needs and administered surveys
  • Conducted gap analyses by analysing data to establish a client's baseline compared to a their desired future state


Stakeholder Engagement and Management

  • Build trust with clients by managing and meeting their expectations
  • Demonstrate knowledge of client business in interactions with the client
  • Understand the clients' style/ preferences and adapt communications and engagements accordingly
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders at all organizational levels, fostering collaboration across departments


Corporate Communications

  • Created communications and engagement plans
  • Wrote and adapted communications according to the intended audience(s)
  • Drove communication campaigns
  • Created engagement packs e.g. quick reference guides
  • Delivered client presentations


Change Management

  • Created end-to-end change management strategies customised to client needs
  • Delivered change management e.g. change impact assessments, stakeholder impact assessment, change-management related commincations, engagement, training needs analyses and measurement


Human-Centred Design

  • Designed ways to close gaps based on data trends
  • Using design thinking methodologies to co-create tailored people solutions


Business strategy

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored business plans and strategies


Business Development

  • Developed my internal department using data analytics and tailoring solutions to data trends
  • Leveraged industry best practices to drive continuous improvement efforts
  • Mentored internal junior staff
  • Mentored junior consultants in effective communication techniques, analytical skills development, and problem-solving methodologies


Learning and Development

  • Provided input to design a competency assessment data analytics tool
  • Created competency assessments to be inserted into the data analytics tool
  • Administered competency assessment locally and globally


Training

  • Created training strategies and needs analyses for clients
  • Designed customised training programmes to enhance employee skills and improve productivity levels
  • Created and delivered training content


Business Proposal Writing

  • Designed proposed solutions through crafting a compelling story on our service offering differentiators




Education

Master of Science - Organisational Psychology

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Project Management

Timeline

Management Consultant

Accenture
02.2019 - 12.2024

Master of Science - Organisational Psychology

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
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