David Thompson

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About David Thompson

I am a talented and accomplished higher education manager with a background in student support coordination. Advanced business acumen and excellent qualifications ensure a firm understanding of effective processes and systems including resolving issues and implementing appropriate improvements, while enhanced liaison and negotiation skills allow for successful collaboration with stakeholders from many professional, technical and cultural backgrounds. Highly developed analytical expertise and problem-solving, time-management and organisational skills guarantee precise attention to detail, exemplary performance under pressure and the ability to achieve tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. QUALIFICATIONS: • MA Counselling Psychology, University of Pretoria • BPsych - Bachelor’s in Psychology, University of Pretoria • Introduction to Project Management, Varsity College • Mental Health First Aid, South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) SKILLS Program and support coordination Case management Effective communication & stakeholder management Developing and nurturing a cohesive teamwork environment Strategic planning Career training and workshop delivery Career guidance and coaching Technical platforms and tools – Google Workspace; Salesforce; Blackboard; Zoom; Asana If you feel I will be a suitable candidate to fill a vacancy or you would like to expand your professional network, connect here or email me at dave.peter.thompson@gmail.com