IlifindoDirector
Jan. 2012Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaAs Founder and Director of Ilifindo Consulting, I offer strategic project management, community development, and urban regeneration services for government, NGOs, and private clients. My role involves leading projects from conceptual planning to full implementation, leveraging over a decade of experience in stakeholder engagement, event coordination, and creative direction. Strategic Project Management-Manage large, multi-phase projects from planning through completion, budgeting, resource allocation, team coordination
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building-facilitated partnerships across sectors, leading workshops and fostering aligned project goals
Urban Regeneration & Community Development-Led urban revitalization projects with a creative focus
Creative Direction & Brand Development-Designed and executed cohesive brand identities for events and projects, creating impactful visual and experiential concepts
Event Management & Logistics Coordination-Planned and executed large-scale events, managing logistics, budget, on-site operations Cultural Programming & Public Space Activation-Developed public installations and cultural programming to enhance community engagement with urban spaces
Marketing & Communications Strategy-Created and implemented multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital, traditional, and grassroots channels
Workshop Facilitation & Knowledge Sharing
Led workshops and collaborative think tanks, synthesizing insights into actionable recommendations
Sustainable Development Advocacy
Coordinated events and programs focused on environmental awareness and sustainable practices
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Directed cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and smooth coordination across multiple departments and sectors
Public-Private Partnership Coordination
Facilitated collaboration between public and private entities
Community Outreach & Public Engagement
Execute outreach strategies to engage a broad public audience