Driven Economic Development Coordinator with a proven track record at Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), excelling in stakeholder relationship management and MSME support facilitation. I am highly skilled in project management as well as critical analysis, demonstrated through impactful workshops and strategic market research I have produced throughout my career.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Economic Development Coordinator
Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)
05.2022 - 05.2024
Establishment of productive partnerships with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to advance shared goals for economic growth.
Provision of financial and non-financial business advisory services to MSME's.
Coordination of workshops/trade missions/exhibitions aimed at promoting MSME development and growth.
Assisted in site selection processes for incoming businesses, providing detailed information on available properties and amenities.
.Promotion of access to information through public presentation and extensive community engagement through relevant platforms.
Conduction of market research aimed at identifying and supporting latest trends contributing to economic growth and MSME development.
Unit Assistant
Nelson Mandela University
01.2020 - 12.2020
Provision of administrative support to the Business & Economic Sciences Faculty.
Front desk support in relation to fielding of queries, complaints and enquiries from various stakeholders.
Research generation support related to provincially identified key economic growth sectors.
Public presentation in the form of tutorials and lecturing.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce: Honours - Business Management
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
04.2001 -
Skills
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Critical Analysis & Problem Solving
Project Management
Time Management
Communication
Timeline
Economic Development Coordinator
Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)
05.2022 - 05.2024
Unit Assistant
Nelson Mandela University
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Commerce: Honours - Business Management
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
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