Frank J.

Background

About Frank J.

Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of excelling in the South African & International military & mining simulation industry. Extensive Design, Operations, Project & Programme Management experience. Extensive experience in leading multi-disciplinary design teams in translating Clients needs via viable design concepts into products. Thus leading to the creation of efficient and effective designs optimised for ease of manufacture, deployment and through life support whilst leading the project team in meeting Client needs. Roles and skills include organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organisation, whilst, developing new programs to support its strategic direction and simultaneously creating and managing long-term goals. These include the development of budgets and operating plans for the relevant program, establishing evaluation methods to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Writing program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services and products, managing teams with diverse arrays of talents, skills and responsibilities. Ensuring goals are met in areas including safety, quality and team member performance, whilst implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved thus meeting Client satisfaction. Responsibilities undertaken include on going interaction with stakeholders to ensure easy and total transparency in communications regarding project issues and decisions made, via producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle. In parallel analyzing program risks and working on strategy with the marketing team. Essentially leading through the management of and optimisation of the various skills and talents that differing team members bring to the fore in realising the Clients needs whilst never ignoring the individual. Skilled in Systems Design, Negotiation, Budgeting, Business Planning, Operations Management with strong Analytical Skills. Strong business development professional & an Ad Sparius graduate.