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Peter King

Johannesburg,GP

Summary

Detail-oriented and motivated professional with a solid foundation in project management, risk assessment, and compliance. Eager to leverage skills in an entry-level role within Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to contribute effectively to organizational compliance and risk management initiatives. Proven ability to analyze complex situations and implement strategic solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Committed to continuous learning and professional development in the dynamic field of GRC.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development Coordinator

Ndawoney Industrial
05.2022 - Current
  • Situation: Evaluated partner compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory standards.
  • Task: Conducted third-party risk assessments.
  • Action: Identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies.
  • Result: Reduced vendor-related risk exposure.
  • Remote

Project Coordinator, Procurement

All Drinks Depot
05.2022 - 03.2025
  • Situation: Managed procurement initiatives across multiple teams.
  • Task: Ensured timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
  • Action: Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies.
  • Result: Reduced operational risks.
  • Remote

Operations Project Manager

Empowerment Initiative Ghana
03.2013 - 12.2018
  • Situation: Managed microcredit programs and training initiatives.
  • Task: Improved operations and ensured sustainable development.
  • Action: Developed compliance programs and conducted risk assessments.
  • Result: Achieved 95% loan recovery rate.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management

Regenesys Business School
01.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Operations and Project Management

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
01.2010

Skills

  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Compliance
  • Vendor & Contract Management
  • Sales follow-up
  • Customer relationship management
  • Product knowledge
  • Regulatory Standards & Frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, CCPA, NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
  • Customer acquisition
  • CRM management
  • Social media marketing
  • Lead prospecting
  • Proposal writing

Certification

  • PMP in Progress
  • CompTIA Security + in progress
  • CBRE Project Management Job Simulation (Forage, 2024)
  • Siemens Mobility Project Management Simulation -Forage, 2024
  • Accenture Project Management Approaches Simulation-Forage, 2024
  • MasterCard, Cybersecurity Awareness Simulation -Forage, 2024
  • Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) & Data Privacy- Udemy, May 2025
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity: CISCO Networking Academy-December 2024
  • Cybersecurity; Governance, Risk & Compliance: Better Cyber Career - September 2025
  • Cloud Practitioner Foundation-AWS Academy, November 2021

Languages

English: Fluent

References

Upon Request

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Micro-Credit & Small Business Enterprise Development Training.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Achieved 95% by completing compliance programs and conducted risk assessment with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved reduction of operational risk through effectively helping with risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Business Development Coordinator

Ndawoney Industrial
05.2022 - Current

Project Coordinator, Procurement

All Drinks Depot
05.2022 - 03.2025

Operations Project Manager

Empowerment Initiative Ghana
03.2013 - 12.2018

Bachelor's Degree - Operations and Project Management

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management

Regenesys Business School

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