Business Development Operations Manager
Resume:
TAMELYNE VAN TONDER
Operations Manager I Account Management I Project Management I Business Development
Johannesburg, Gauteng
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LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamelynevantonder-33877523/
Professional Summary
Dynamic and strategic Operations and Business Development professional with over a decade of experience managing high-impact projects, cultivating partnerships, and driving growth within academic and non-profit sectors. Known for executing multi-million-rand initiatives, optimizing operational frameworks, and leading diverse teams with integrity and vision. Passionate about stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement, and creating scalable systems that deliver measurable results.
Core Competencies:
Strategic Planning Business Development Stakeholder Engagement Project & Event Management Budget Oversight Leadership & Team Management Fundraising & Sponsorship Operational Efficiency Brand & Marketing Strategy Reporting & Data Management
Professional Experience
University of Witwatersrand
Operations and Strategic Projects Manager
2013 – Present
- Project managed two faculty-level initiatives with budgets exceeding R2 million.
- Drafted and executed business plans for new entities and innovation centers.
- Built local and international partnerships, engaging stakeholders and funders.
- Successfully managed faculty events: postgraduate showcases, workshops, prize-givings, donor events, and staff/student functions.
- Oversaw the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome project: from stakeholder engagement to launch logistics.
- Initiated the Science, Society and Innovation seminar series and postgraduate donor showcase (now an annual event).
- Led strategic planning and governance activities at faculty level.
- Managed property services and collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure operational excellence.
- Compiled 5-year review documentation, parliamentary reports, and strategic performance templates.
- Coordinated academic operations: curriculum planning, performance evaluations, alumni engagement, research proposals, postdoctoral fellow management.
- Developed and implemented performance management systems for Teaching Assistants.
- Led fundraising campaigns, sponsorship outreach, and marketing strategy.
Key Achievements:
- Established business networks offering postgraduate training placements.
- Entertained high-profile guests including the President of Botswana.
- Contributed to startup of innovation-focused research entity.
South African Bus Association (SABOA)
Executive Personal Assistant
2011 – 2013
- Managed SABOA's flagship 500-delegate annual conference and gala dinner.
- Oversaw all executive administration: correspondence, board packs, Exco and Council meetings, and AGM planning.
- Developed project proposals and handled content for newsletters and stakeholder communication.
- Managed strategic planning workshops, meetings, and events.
- Maintained website and digital presence.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (In Progress)
Regenesys Business School 2023 – 2026
Advanced Management (NQF 7) – Wits University (2015)
Project Management – Wits University (2015)
National Diploma: Nature Conservation – UNISA (2005)
Senior Certificate – Florida Park High School (1995)
Professional Courses & Certifications
- Strategic Management & Innovation (Coursera)
- International Marketing & Growth Strategy (Coursera)
- Fundraising & Development (Coursera)
- Women in Leadership (Coursera)
- Brand Management (Coursera)
- Grant & Research Management (SARIMA)
- Negotiation Skills (Coursera)
- Food Handler Certificate First Aid Level 1 Firearm Training Professional Secretarial Course
Awards:
- Conde Nast Gold List Award – Camp Okavango
- Fast Track to Leadership (Top Student – 88%) – Wits Business School
Key Skills
Project & Event Management Budget & Cost Control Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Growth Team Leadership Business Process Improvement Fundraising Procurement Report Writing Contract Management CRM & Compliance HR & Talent Development Sponsorship & Grant Writing Change Management OHS Compliance Marketing & PR
Technical Proficiency
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) SharePoint Pastel Evolution Oracle Moodle Mailchimp Zoom MS Teams Koan GIS Publisher Doodle ROCS Google Docs QR Code Tools SMS Campaign Management
Availability: Immediately Languages: English, Afrikaans
Work Rights: South African Citizen
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