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SAIPCCIInaugural President
Aug. 2023City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaThrough collaboration and commercial strategy, we fuel the growth of indigenous economy while integrating activities to re-Indigenise the way we do business.
We will see a Southern Africa that embraces our Indigenous Knowledge, Heritage, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Enterprise building a 7-generation sustainable Indigenous Economy (Indigenomics).
Mediatization has created a false perception that capitalism is the dominant global economic model, when it is only a derivative of the 80 000-year old Indigenous Economy.
Amplifying Indigeneity standards and principles to stimulating Indigenomics to build a prosperous shared futured for all.
Alana James ConsultingChief Executive Officer
Apr. 2022
Two Oceans Aquarium Education FoundationBoard Member
Nov. 2019Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Brownies and DowniesChair Of The Board Of Directors
May. 2018 - Mar. 2019Cape Town Area, South AfricaBrownies&downieS Cape Town is a training centre for people with intellectual disabilities and a vessel to create change and acceptance in the South African culture. Special needs young adults are trained to be employable in the hospitality, service and retail sectors. This is achieved in a coffee shop and lunchroom that is open to the general public.
The Sunflower FundCEO
Sep. 2015 - Apr. 2022Cape Town Area, South AfricaLeading this amazing organisation is such an honour. Managing a national brand with staff in Cape Town, JHB and KZN is an exciting and dynamic challenge. I bring on board strategy, motivation, support, guidance and oversight to all areas of business. I'm responsible for creating and maintaining an environment of good governance, strong corporate culture, operational efficiency and growth of the brand, its influence, its impact and its financial stability.
Critical to this role is to build and maintain stakeholder relations and empower staff to do the same.
One of my key duties is to build a strong fundraising foundation, develop a clear and manageable strategy and the implementation of that strategy would see a growth in the donor database, greater brand awareness, sustainable funding and predictable financial income.
DKMS AfricaExecutive Director
Sep. 2015 - Apr. 2022Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCommitted to supporting patients to reach transplant, giving as many individuals as possible a second change at life. Building impact through collaboration, patient centric focus, innovation and passionate teams.
Northlink CollegeCollege Council Chair
Sep. 2014 - Oct. 2020Cape Town Area, South AfricaChair College Council
Focus: Strategy and stakeholder engagement
Cape Town Chamber of Commerce and IndustryNon-Executive Director
Jun. 2014 - Jun. 2017Cape Town Area, South Africa- Board and Council Member - Chair Social Ethics Committee
- Vice Chair International Trade Portfolio Committee Focus: Membership, Brand Culture Strategy & Social Ethics
Gecko ConnectNon Executive Director
Sep. 2011 - Sep. 2017Cape Town Area, South AfricaExecutive Director 2011 - August 2015 Gecko Connect is a Strategy Consulting Company. We specialise in developing strategies that connect the Social Impact & Enterprise agendas of public, private and development sector organisations in and through Africa. Using strategic stakeholder engagement we facilitate dialogues, research and strategic partnerships that create economically viable projects with measurable impact.
Gecko Connect is 100% female owned and was started in September 2011 by Alana James and Kim Webster, after establishing corporate careers of over 20 years collectively. We are based in Cape Town South Africa but have worked internationally and still service an international client base.
Our purpose and experience is utilised to ensure your organisation connects with stakeholders and partners across countries, platforms and industries.
The important details:
• We have global experience, • We have over 25 years’ experience collectively • Our services are designed to match the fast pace of the corporate world in which we’ve worked for leading corporates and NGO’s.
• Our diverse experience has taught us to communicate beyond the barriers of language, culture, religion, politics and infrastructure.
• We are a level 1 BEE company with 100% black female ownership and a procurement recognition level of 135%. Our Vision
To be a catalyst for organisations committed to sustainable socio-economic impact. Our Values
• Ethical business conduct
• Personal Integrity
• Commitment to Transparency
• Value Partnerships
• Sustainable Impact
Virgin ActiveNational Events and Sponsorship Manager
Oct. 2010 - Sep. 2011Cape Town Area, South Africa• Managing Sponsorship Agreements & Marketing workflow development • Brand Culture Development & Implementation (internal & external)
• Sponsorship Rights and negotiations / Event and Sponsorship Strategy
• Event Management - Club openings, product launches, Sponsored Events (Cape Argus Cycle Tour, Discovery Marathon), CSI Strategy and Support
• Consult and support management for Sports Industry Awards
Trinergy Brand ConnectorsEvent Manager & Regional Office Manager
Jun. 2008 - Jun. 2010Cape TownThis position was focused on managing the events and client relationships for Vodacom in the Western Region. • Event Manager / Key Account Manager: Vodacom Western Cape
• Event Management: Smirnoff Funny Festival / J&B MET VIP Hospitality / Service Awards
• CSI Project support and development
• Development (Concept to Execution – Rugby & Soccer world cup satellite viewing events)
• Development of Brand engagement opportunities / Sponsorship Leverage & Media
• Engagement Events including Vodacom Family Days – 8000pax per event
• Regional Office Manager Developed a business sustainability plan for the Cape Town Office
• Project Management Support for the office build at GreenPoint Stadium
Amway SA LLCEvent Management
Jun. 2006 - Jul. 2008Cape Town Area, South Africa• Research, Identify, Propose, Implement 2 x International Sales Incentives per year (Financial and logistically • Local and National Events, Promotions & Sales Conferences
• Project and Event Management Support to Product Managers
• Create CRM process Developed a Supplier database
• Training on brand development and product sales
• Chair: Employment Equity Committee
DraftfcbProject co-ordinator and Executive PA
Jun. 2005 - Jul. 2006Cape Town Area, South Africa• PA support for COO, and managing projects on his behalf
• Group workflow analysis for IT upgrade
• Client Contract review & upgrade /Research and implement CRM system
• Project support to Shoprite and Corona brand teams
• HR Support and Staff Engagement
UCT Conference ManagementEvents & Marketing Co-ordinator
Apr. 2003 - Jun. 2005Cape Town Area, South Africa• Planning and managing local, national and international conferences (Mostly Medical) an average of 12 conference per year – ranging from 200pax – 8000pax across multiple days with a max of 22 parallel sessions, including pre and post conference tours, programme facilitation and finance management and reporting
• Creating Corporate Identity for the centre & Developed a Marketing Plan
Freeplay FoundationCorporate Affairs & Africa Sales Assistant / PA to CEO
Jun. 1999 - Mar. 2003Cape Town Area, South Africa• Co-ordinating and documenting board meetings (SA & UK) • Project management for development projects in Africa • Local CSI engagement and management
• Developing CRM Database
• PA Duties
• Media Launches Hosting events for celebrities, local and international political dignitaries
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