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Gary Taylor

@garytaylor

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Dynamic executive leader with expertise in proposal and tender management.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my negotiation skills and experience in proposal development within a mission-driven organization focused on impactful social change.

I am a dynamic and highly accomplished executive leader with over 20 years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, and public-sector development environments. My expertise lies in high-level negotiation, proposal and tender coordination, and stakeholder engagement within complex, compliance-driven contexts. I have a proven track record of delivering high-value projects, building powerful strategic alliances, and driving sustainable outcomes.

As the Chief Executive Officer at Black Ink Signatures, I spearheaded successful proposal submissions for social innovation projects and managed complex documentation across multi-partner consortia. My ability to negotiate sustainable terms and oversee the quality control of bids has been instrumental in aligning proposals with donor standards. I am now seeking to contribute my strengths as a Tender & Proposal Specialist in a mission-driven environment focused on transformation and development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Executive Officer

Current

Black Ink Signatures

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Spearheaded successful proposal submissions for social innovation projects targeting health, education, safety, and economic inclusion. Managed complex documentation including CVs, exclusivity statements, declarations, and compliance registers across multi-partner consortia.

Proposal Writing Negotiation Strategic Advisory Project Management Quality Control Stakeholder Engagement Documentation Management

Strategy & Proposal Advisor

NGO Consulting Roles

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Coordinated fundraising proposals for Woodrock Animal Rescue and Zasendle Wildlife Foundation. Prepared bids aligned with donor strategies and Sustainable Development Goals.

Fundraising Donor Strategy Alignment Budget Management Wildlife Conservation

Chief Executive Officer

Nungu Group – FMCG Division

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)

Managed national FMCG operations with community development objectives. Negotiated high-value contracts with local and international suppliers.

Contract Negotiation Bid Management Proposal Development Community Development economic development Food Security Strategic Planning

Chief Procurement Officer & Head of Operations

Discovery Holdings

Jan 2006 - Present (19 years 6 months)

Negotiated contracts exceeding R1 billion across public and private sectors. Developed compliance and document management systems for regional expansion.

Procurement Contract Negotiation Operations Management Compliance Management Document Management Reporting Logistics Stakeholder Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Witwatersrand

Master of Computer Science, Computer Science

Completed a master's degree focusing on multimedia, with a dissertation on 'The study of multimedia as an educational tool for the embryological development of the human heart'. Pioneered multimedia studies in South Africa, leading to a study trip to the USA as a guest of IBM Atlanta and NIH.