Jemma Houghting
@jemmahoughting
Project Manager at Huzzah Studios coordinating client projects from planning to delivery, with experience across operations and virtual assistance.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At Huzzah Studios, I led client projects from planning to delivery, tracked tasks and deadlines, and supported quality checks before handover. I also coordinated clients and operations across sales, marketing, design, and development.
As a Virtual Assistant to the CEO at DemDx, I supported the founder with emails, meetings, communications, and business administration, while following up on project tasks and deadlines. I’m also available for freelance or contract work supporting project management, virtual assistance, client relations, and operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Virtual Assistant to the CEO
DemDx
Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Provided support to the founder, including emails, meetings, communications, and general tasks. Handled administration across the business and coordinated projects and followed up on tasks and deadlines.
Lead Project Manager & Operations
Huzzah Studios
Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Led 10+ client projects from planning to delivery, tracking tasks and deadlines. Coordinated clients and oversaw all operations across departments including sales, marketing, design, and development.
Operations Assistant
The Hosts
Oct 2025 - Apr 2026 (6 months)
Oversaw cleaning operations across 23 units during peak tourism season. Scheduled and coordinated cleaning staff to keep guest turnovers on time and trained cleaning staff in housekeeping standards.
Online ESL Teacher
LearnLight
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Taught adults from A1 to C2, IELTS and business English to students in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Taught children aged 3 to 16 and tutored struggling learners one-to-one.
Online ESL Teacher
BOYA
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Taught adults from A1 to C2, IELTS and business English to students in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Taught children aged 3 to 16 and tutored struggling learners one-to-one.
Online ESL Teacher
NovaKid
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Taught adults from A1 to C2, IELTS and business English to students in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Taught children aged 3 to 16 and tutored struggling learners one-to-one.
Online ESL Teacher
British Online Academy
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Taught adults from A1 to C2, IELTS and business English to students in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Taught children aged 3 to 16 and tutored struggling learners one-to-one.
Administrator
Diamond Dot Painting
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Handled client emails and calls, and tracked payments and special requests for this local craft company.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vaughan
Vaughan training course, Training
2026 - 2026
Completed a 55-hour Vaughan training course in 2026.
Udemy
Project Management, Project Management
2025 - 2025
Completed a Project Management course on Udemy in 2025.
Global Language Training
TEFL/TESOL, TEFL/TESOL
2021 - 2021
Completed a 150-hour TEFL/TESOL certification in 2021.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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