Tammy Green
Youth Development And Student Support
Cape Town
Summary
My areas of expertise include youth development, mentorship, innovation, and project management. I'm passionate about youth development and women's empowerment, and I firmly believe in giving back to the community and country that have contributed to my personal growth. I live by the motto, "If you want to go far, go together; if you want to go fast, go alone." My goal is to go far by providing opportunities for young people to achieve their goals and fulfill their potential.
With over years of experience as a facilitator, trainer, and coordinator programmes within Post Schooling Education and Training sector, I've worked in both government and non-governmental organizations, providing innovative interventions, training, and capacity-building services. My journey is characterized by perseverance, leadership, and a deep sense of compassion, as I strive to make a difference in the lives of young people and my community.
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Advancement Manager
Feenix
Cape Town
11.2022 - Current
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Student Advancement
- Grow the student database by implementing strategies that allow students to register on Feenix and fundraise successfully
- Maintain contact with professional bodies and other organisations to identify and evaluate wrap around services (student support) to enhance student lifecycle
- Foster a culture of excellence in student support by ensuring the maintenance of quality business procedures to efficiently process all student requests
- Monitor and maintain an awareness of current legislation, trends and developments within the youth empowerment and tertiary education space
- University Relationships
- Lead relationship management strategy with university partners across various departments within all 26 South African Public Universities
- Identify and evaluate new University partnership opportunities through testing new ideas and institutions, creative thinking, keeping abreast of new developments in post secondary education and the broader youth development environment.
- Work closely with the University’s Institutional Advancement, Disability units, Finance and Bursary offices to drive an integrated approach to student funding initiatives and maximise impact (virtual and in person)
- Produce relevant quarterly reports for university stakeholders Bursary Management
- Lead student recruitment efforts in partnership with universities, Marketing and Fundraising departments to ensure all corporate donor funding requirements are met
- Work closely with the Fundraising department in order to ensure skills development bursary programme reporting needs are met
- Strategy
- Strategic input within Feenix Executive Management Team and collaborating to develop and drive organisational strategy
- Strategic collaboration with Head of Fundraising for stakeholder engagement (individual donors, corporate donors, universities)
- Manage the overall mix of student advancement programs to ensure sustainability and maximum return on investment, including developing the annual donor development plan and budget for approval in conjunction with broader organizationalorganisational plans and budgets
Provincial Coordinator
Higher Health
Cape Town
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Primary responsibilities are to manage a staff and coordinate implementation of the Higher
Health programme and Global Fund programme with the two provinces.
- Technical leader and resource in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting,implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of HH programs/projects/activities.
- Organizes site visits and prepares orientation materials for HH delegations and other agencies and plays a leading role in advising other HH colleagues on quality assurance/improvement methodologies and techniques to improve the performance of programmes.
- Monitor and coordinate projects deliverables on campuses in collaboration with other external partners.
- Review and monitor reporting indicators and tools to facilitate effective monthly reporting. Ensure effective project documentation and reports for Higher Health.
- Serves keeps the Director of Programmes informed regularly of program implementation progress, results, and issues/problems on a timely basis.
- Determines, and arranges for procurement of human and job-related resources, ensuring that objectives and outcomes of the programme continues smoothly. Participates in and
ensures the effectiveness of Quality Improvement and other field visits to improve service delivery quality, including provision of clinical recommendations. - Organisational and Team Duties. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill. Adhere to decision-making authority level as allocated to the position.
- Adhere to all company management SOP’s, guidelines, and agreements, Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures according to prescribed procedures and
legislation. - Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources.
- Maintain a stakeholder’s engagement and management plan for the Higher Education Institution. In collaboration with Higher Health Head Office team Regional Managers implement routine stakeholder liaison and support plans for all TVETs and CET
management.
Peer Education Programme Manager and Coordinator
University Of The Western Cape HIV And AIDS Unit
Cape Town
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Primary Responsibilities Work with other staff and the
Assistant Director to. Recruit and train Peer educators. Coordinate logistics of the Peer
Education program, including but not limited to: processing and managing workshop
requests, scheduling peer educators, and processing workshop evaluations. Prepare and
give presentations and interventions about HIV and AIDS-related issues to classes,
residence halls, and other groups on campus. Market the Peer Education program to
potential workshop requestors. Organize and facilitate team meetings and training. Records
and Office Tasks
a. Maintain records of current, previous, and future outreach
b. Maintain records of workshop requests and workshop evaluations
Develop peer education training materials and programs. Determine which groups to focus
on campus and in the community. Suggest adequate budgeting at the end of each semester
review successes
Project Coordinator
City Of Cape Town SDECD – Youth Special Projects
Cape Town
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- administration duties (maintenance of project
documentation, plans and reports), - directing and coordinating project work (assigning tasks,
controlling schedule), - through engineering duties (maintenance of headcount databases,materials)
- right up to junior project management duties (updating risk/opportunity registers,schedule updates, financial updates).
- Training and facilitating workshops and developing
training material. Liaising with Head Office and other stakeholders.
Project Assistant
University Of The Western Cape
Cape Town
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
- Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
- general administrative support to projects, under
the direction of more experienced project management professionals. - Help produce and innovate interventions, conceptualize, plans and reports.
- Organize and maintain project interventions.
- Assist with monitoring the project budget, scheduling meetings, and preparing interventions.
- Oversee the activities of project assistants and collaborate with
superiors to develop plans and evaluate progress. - Liaise if Schools and stakeholders of
partners with the current project.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology ; Women And Gender And Ethics
University of Western Cape
Cape Town 01.2010 - 04.2017
Skills
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Youth Development Skills Development Entrepreneurship and Self-Enterprise Development Grant-Making and Strategy Development Stakeholder Engagement Team Leadership Analytical Thinking Strategic Planning Excellent Written and Verbal Communi Self-Motivation, Curiosity and Empathy
Accomplishments
17th ICASA Conference: The international conference on HIV & AIDS and STI’s held in Cape
Town, South Africa (7 December 2013- 11 December 2013)
Peer Educator and Senior Peer Educator, UWC HIV & AIDS Programme ( November 2011 –
November 2012
MTV Shuga, Department of Basic Education (October –November 2018)
Higher Education and Training HIV/AIDS programme (June 2017): Hosted the Youth Zone of
the Youth Conference. Conceptualizing and coordinating Youth Zone
United Nations Office of Sports Development Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) Alumni in
South Africa (June 2015): Nominated to represent SA as a global ambassador
City of Cape Town SDECD (May 2016): Consulting and conceptualizing the City-Wide Career
Expo hosted by the COCT
City of Cape Town SDECD (June 2014/15): Consulting and conceptualizing the Youth Indaba
Event hosted by the COCT
Member of the Provincial Aids Council – Department of Higher Education Tertiary Western
Cape 2018
Timeline
Student Advancement Manager
Feenix
11.2022 - Current
Provincial Coordinator
Higher Health
09.2018 - 10.2022
Peer Education Programme Manager and Coordinator
University Of The Western Cape HIV And AIDS Unit
02.2017 - 01.2018
Project Coordinator
City Of Cape Town SDECD – Youth Special Projects
08.2014 - 08.2016
Project Assistant
University Of The Western Cape
05.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology ; Women And Gender And Ethics
University of Western Cape
01.2010 - 04.2017
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