From Talent and Management to Impactful Stories
My Professional Background
I am a Project and Operations Coordinator, specializing in Talent Management and Learning and Development, with over a decade of global experience across South Africa, South Korea, Georgia, and the United States. My expertise encompasses operations management, organisational development, and cross-cultural leadership, with a robust foundation in recruitment, education leadership, and communications.
Currently, I serve as the Project and Operations Coordinator at Tall Giraffe Video, where I manage client projects from onboarding to delivery. I oversee systems, timelines, and communication, ensuring smooth execution and freeing up creative leadership to focus on strategy and design. This role has enhanced my ability to maintain structured, efficient, and client-focused environments, even in fast-paced, creative settings.
I am also the founder of Talent Atlas, a consulting platform dedicated to guiding professionals through career transitions via CV writing and LinkedIn optimisation, personal branding, and tailored coaching. In addition, I write for GoodViral, producing research-driven articles that emphasize social impact, ethical storytelling, and innovation, as well as mental health awareness.
Previously, as Head of People and Organisational Development at Son’s Edu in South Korea, I launched and led a global HR department, established international recruitment pipelines, and managed operations across nine campuses supporting over 7,000 students and 100 staff. I also directed global talent acquisition and operations for OrangeCat Global, overseeing staffing for creative teams across Asia, South America, and Africa, while managing brand strategy and remote workflows.
At Apsida Life Science, I specialised in talent mapping and recruitment for CDMO organisations across the UK, EU, and North America. My earlier roles include leadership positions in academic institutions and NGOs in Europe, Georgia, and the US, where I gained valuable experience in programme management, education strategy, and intercultural collaboration.
My leadership style combines structure with empathy. I thrive on building efficient systems, coaching managers, streamlining operations, and leading projects that align people with purpose.
My Skills
Global Talent Acquisition & Executive Search
Full-cycle international recruitment across EMEA, APAC, and North America, with a strong focus on Global Talent Acquisition. Expertise in strategic sourcing, candidate engagement, interview design, and offer management, alongside skills in CV writing to enhance candidate profiles.
Organisational Development & Workforce Planning
Skilled in workforce design, people analytics, succession planning, and performance systems. Experience driving cross-functional growth through scalable hiring and restructuring strategies. Promotes Mental Health Awareness as part of workforce planning and development initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development
Strong background in mentoring, coaching, and upskilling cross-cultural teams. Proven ability to build high-performing, purpose-driven teams in dynamic global settings, ideal for a Project and Operations Coordinator role.
Employer Branding & Communications
Experienced in crafting employer value propositions and aligning internal culture with external brand messaging. Strong communicator with a background in internal comms and content strategy, enhancing employer branding efforts.
Learning & Development
Designed and delivered leadership training, onboarding programmes, and teacher development frameworks. Passionate about capacity building and lifelong learning, supporting initiatives like Talent Atlas for talent management.
Cross-Cultural Management & International Operations
Led global recruitment and HR initiatives across South Korea, South Africa, the US, and Europe. Effective at navigating multicultural environments and managing remote-first teams.
HR Systems & Talent Tools
Proficient in ATS platforms such as Vincere, Bullhorn, and PeopleForce. Skilled in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search strategies, and digital collaboration tools like Asana, Notion, and Slack.
Sector Expertise
Recruitment experience in education, life sciences (CDMO), animation, publishing, and nonprofit sectors. Adaptable across industries, with a consistent focus on people, purpose, and performance.
Talent Atlas
I started Talent Atlas to assist job seekers in telling their stories in a way that is both strategic and human. After years of experience in global talent acquisition, education, and recruitment, I noticed how many skilled individuals were overlooked simply because their CV writing and LinkedIn profiles didn’t align with what hiring teams and systems were genuinely seeking.
Talent Atlas provides career consulting with a personal touch. Whether you're updating your CV, refining your LinkedIn profile, or navigating your next career move, I help you craft materials that connect with both people and technology. This process emphasizes clarity, confidence, and mental health awareness, ensuring you position yourself for the opportunities you truly deserve, including roles like Project and Operations Coordinator.