Lindsey Taranto, Business Project Manager

Lindsey Taranto

Business Project Manager

Al Tamimi Investments

البلد
الإمارات العربية المتحدة
التعليم
دبلوم, Project Management
الخبرات
22 years, 4 أشهر

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مجموع سنوات الخبرة :22 years, 4 أشهر

Business Project Manager في Al Tamimi Investments
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ أكتوبر 2013

· As a member of the ATI senior management team, work closely with colleagues to shape the strategy for the Holding Company and the broader ATI group
· Carry out in-depth research and evaluation of new business concepts, ideas and opportunities to determine feasibility and if they will fit into the Group’s portfolio
· Upon feasibility, provide a vision and continued support to new General Managers of subsidiary companies through the process of setting up and licensing new businesses, recruiting the team, establishing offices, defining and implementing business growth strategies
· Provide specialised support to all of the Group’s subsidiaries (over 20) in terms of strategic management, change management and business transformation
· Formulation of industry strategy for the investment company to take advantage of opportunities within the value chain of existing industries - such as increasing our presence in the regional healthcare industry
Achievements
· Successfully turned a healthcare company around from failed management practices to an operationally sound and profitable business
· Successfully negotiated with various international brands to establish presence in the UAE
· Set up a successful short term property rental business operating on a skeleton staff, achieving profit in the first quarter of operation

Business Support Team Leader في twofour54
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
  • سبتمبر 2011 إلى سبتمبر 2013

Providing market intelligence and research services to internal and external clients concerning all elements of the media industry. Research is usually in the form of market sizing, benchmarking and opportunity identification over all media platforms - broadcast, radio, mobile, gaming, animation, e-commerce, amongst others.

The ultimate goal of the position is to position twofour54 as a thought leader on the regional (MENA) media industry.

Consultant/Programme Manager في frost & sullivan
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • فبراير 2010 إلى أغسطس 2011

 Business development for the Middle East and North Africa region, with a focus on telecommunications and IT services
 Assist clients in identifying and developing various strategies including go to market, product development and launch, competitive positioning, CRM and distribution channel design as well as other initiatives
 Responsible for the development and delivery of the company’s syndicated research offering for the MENA region
 Successfully develop relationships with clients outside the normal scope of Frost & Sullivan’s focus area, through the recognition of skills’ leverage ability
 Regular interaction with local and international media including CNN and others
 Develop and deliver presentations at industry events across the region
 Develop, manage and deliver consulting projects for top regional and multinational clients

Senior Research Analyst في Delta Partners
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • نوفمبر 2009 إلى فبراير 2010

 Support consultants with research requirements
 Provide telecommunications industry expert advice for required projects
 Liaise with international offices to ensure development of research products and deliverables
 Attention to detail and an in-depth understanding of the issues facing companies operating in emerging market economies

Senior Industry Analyst في Frost & Sullivan
  • جنوب أفريقيا
  • مايو 2006 إلى سبتمبر 2009

 Scope, conduct and deliver in-depth consultancy projects for Top 500 clients with a focus on achieving growth objectives
 Support sales personnel in business development and closing activities through demonstration of telecommunications and IT industry expertise
 Conduct in-depth primary and secondary research
 Disseminate findings to clients with a clear strategic objective and focus
 Assist clients in the implementation of strategic findings within the client organisation
 Undertook research in Information & Communication Technologies, Healthcare, Automotive and Building Technologies sectors amongst others
 The ability to think strategically was crucial to success in this position. Being able to listen to the challenges faced by clients and then design a research project with objectives that meet answer their most important questions and provide a future strategic plan are essential elements of the position
 Periodically appear on CNBC Africa, SUMMIT TV and often quoted by Business Day, Business Report, ITWeb, Reuters, iNet Bridge and others

Media Analyst في Factiva
  • جنوب أفريقيا
  • ديسمبر 2003 إلى أبريل 2006

 Conducted online research into the media image of clients
 Presented to clients on their image and helped with consultations including a strategic response to public perception and the best manner in which
 Learnt clear presentation skills
 Gained valuable experience in internet research

Researcher and Client Liason في MBendi Information Services
  • جنوب أفريقيا
  • ديسمبر 2001 إلى نوفمبر 2003

 Responsible for a daily newsletter
 Undertook online research on African countries
- Upkeep of client website

الخلفية التعليمية

دبلوم, Project Management
  • في Varsity College
  • سبتمبر 2003
ماجستير, International Relations
  • في University of Stellenbosch
  • نوفمبر 2002
بكالوريوس, Political Science
  • في University of Stellenbosch
  • نوفمبر 2001

Specialties & Skills

Strategy Development
Market Analysis
Management Consulting
Market Research

اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس
الأفركانية
متمرّس
الفرنسية
مبتدئ

الهوايات

  • Field Hockey