Education
UFS B Soc Sc Hons, Industrial and Organizational Psychology 1982 - 1985 Activities and societies: University Choir University of the Free State Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication, General
Skills:
Executive Coaching Teaching English as a Second Language
Work Experience:
Senior Business Coach TAKE TWO COACHING · Full-time Sep 2019 to Present · 5 yrs 2 mos Cape Town Chairperson Water4CapeTown Dec 2017 to Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos Cape Town Area, South Africa Business Development Vidamo Group Oslo Norway Nov 2010 to Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos Cape Town Area, South Africa The Vidamo Group focus on digital solutions in mobile advertising/marketing/business development, in campaign design as well as technical competence for back end functionality. Global Strategic Account Manager UUNET 2001 to 2001 · Less than a year Account Director Ogilvy 1993 to 1993 · Less than a year Strategy Account Management
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
Significant unexplained gaps between 1993 and 2001 and again between 2001 and 2010; long-standing data gaps create uncertainty about continuous career progression.
Experience spans advertising, telecom, digital solutions, governance, and coaching. While related to business development, the industry focus shifts notably, with coaching as a primary current specialty.
Early roles show very short tenures (less than a year at Ogilvy and UUNET); recent roles are longer (4+ years at Water4CapeTown, 5+ years at Take Two Coaching), indicating improved stability but some early volatility.
Education is listed (UFS) without a specified degree or field; coaching and business development align generally, but lack of degree specifics reduces clarity on direct alignment.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Executive Coach / Leadership Development Consultant95% fit
Direct, advanced coaching experience with executive coaching, career development, and cross-cultural teaching; strong alignment with US organizations seeking leadership development and coaching programs.
Director of Business Development90% fit
Proven business development leadership and stakeholder management with board-level exposure; capability to drive partnerships and revenue growth in global markets.
Global Account Director / Global Account Manager85% fit
Foundation in global account management from early career; complements coaching and BD strengths for managing large, international client portfolios.
Career Development / Education Consultant78% fit
Specialized focus on career development and education, supported by ESL experience; suitable for programs targeting career progression and workforce development.
Strategic Partnerships / Alliances Manager72% fit
Cross-functional collaboration with digital marketing and campaign design background; suitable for roles building strategic alliances and growth initiatives.
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