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Elvis Mare

@elvismare

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Experienced project delivery consultant specializing in fintech and business development.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters innovation and collaboration, focusing on impactful projects and growth opportunities.

I am a seasoned Project Delivery and Business Development Consultant with over 5 years of experience in technology consulting, fintech, and project management. My journey has taken me through various roles where I have collaborated with founders, executive leadership, and technical teams to drive strategy and digital transformation. I thrive on delivering end-to-end solutions that enhance client success and operational efficiency.

At Africawide Technology, I successfully led the rollout of fintech solutions, managing cross-functional teams and securing partnerships with key stakeholders in the banking and technology sectors. My previous role at HANGAR49 allowed me to build lead generation campaigns that significantly improved sales performance. I am passionate about optimizing processes and enabling teams to achieve their goals through effective strategies and innovative solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Delivery Consultant

Africawide Technology

Sep 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Delivered end-to-end fintech solution rollouts, from pilot to full-scale systems implementation. Consulted on the deployment of multi-payment physical and digital systems, and self-service kiosk technologies.

Fintech Solutions Kiosk Technology Digital Transformation Business Development Sales Presentations SLA Management

Training & Workshop Facilitation Support

Design Thinking Group

Jun 2023 - Nov 2023 (5 months)

Presented and co-facilitated design thinking bootcamps for middle and senior management teams.

Design Thinking Facilitation Training Delivery Presentation Skills Professional Development

Sales Operations & Enablement

Hangar49

Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Built and executed lead generation campaigns using sales intelligence tools to source and target outreach prospects. Designed a data pipeline workflow that improved lead quality and processing speed by 22%.

Lead Generation Sales Intelligence Data Pipelines Sales Operations SOP Development Sales Enablement ICP Targeting

Sales Account Manager

Hangar49

Oct 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)

Managed outbound marketing accounts for B2B clients across the US, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Ran email, LinkedIn and cold call campaigns to boost pipeline conversion by 5% and booked meetings by 1.5x.

Outbound Marketing B2B Sales Email Campaigns Cold Calling Pipeline Conversion Client Relationship Management Marketing Strategy

Founders Associate

STRIVE MATH

Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 (3 months)

Provided remote operations executive assistance to two founders of a Singapore-based, Y-combinator edtech startup.

Remote Operations Executive Assistance Edtech Founder Support Administrative Support

Logistics Operations Co-ordinator

MM Enterprise

Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Optimised operations and managed end-to-end procurement processes to enhance efficiency and resource allocation.

Operations Management Procurement And Sourcing Resource Allocation Logistics Coordination

Operations Lead

Insupply

Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Launched and scaled an online health-tech marketplace to over 3,000 verified users. Led CRM, onboarding, and support for suppliers and healthcare providers as part of the founding team.

Health Tech Marketplace CRM User Onboarding Supplier Management Healthcare Operations Scaling Founding Team Customer Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stellenbosch Business School

Postgraduate Diploma, Futures Studies

Pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Futures Studies with a focus on managing new technologies. This program provided insights into foresight methodologies and strategic planning for technological advancements.

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Business Management

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours, specializing in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management. This degree provided a strong foundation in business principles and fostered skills in developing innovative solutions.

University of Cape Town

Certificate, Advanced Project Management

Earned a Certificate in Advanced Project Management, accumulating 153 PMI PDU credits. This certification enhanced skills in project planning, execution, and delivery.

Design Thinking Academy

Certificate, Design Thinking

Completed a Certificate in Design Thinking, focusing on human-centered approaches to problem-solving. This program provided practical tools for innovation and creative solution development.

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business

Certificate, Creative Thinking

Obtained a Certificate in Creative Thinking, which focused on fostering innovative thought processes. This program developed skills in generating novel ideas and approaching challenges from diverse perspectives.