Contributed articles on Marriage and Family Life
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Drum Magazine
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Contributed articles to Drum Magazine on marriage and family life.
Doctoral-level Social Scientist with over 20 years of progressive experience in occupational social work, youth development, and educational leadership. Expertly leverages PhD research on youth employment transitions to inform strategic program design and drive impactful outcomes. Seeks to advance social work education and scholarship through research expertise, teaching, and practice knowledge.
Alumni Community Manager: South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Summary
Led country-level operations and engagement strategy for 21,000+ alumni, leveraging doctoral research to drive community growth and impact measurement.
Highlights
Directed country-level operations for 21,000+ alumni, overseeing engagement strategy, program coordination, and systems implementation.
Designed a comprehensive Alumni Engagement Strategy based on doctoral research into youth employment transitions, increasing participation by 30%.
Developed and implemented impact measurement frameworks and dashboards to track alumni career progression metrics.
Managed 60+ annual alumni events, engaging 3,000+ attendees and coordinating volunteers and partnerships.
Spearheaded Salesforce CRM implementation for enhanced community engagement and data analysis.
Field Instruction & Supervision Experience
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Provided expert coaching supervision and developed learning programs for social work practitioners and organizational coaches across diverse practice domains.
Highlights
Provided coaching supervision to teams of coaches, facilitators, and social work practitioners, enhancing professional capabilities.
Developed internal learning and development programs for organizational coaches and mentors, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Conducted performance management and quality assurance for service providers, maintaining high standards of practice.
Facilitated skills training workshops across micro, meso, and macro practice domains, building practitioner capacity.
Designed and assured quality of behavioral intervention models, ensuring effective program implementation.
People Experience & Culture Specialist
Remote Global
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Summary
Orchestrated institutional technology system implementation and organizational development initiatives for a 500+ staff organization, enhancing employee experience.
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Led the successful implementation of institutional technology systems and organizational development strategies for a 500+ employee organization.
Designed and managed end-to-end remote onboarding for 200+ employees, achieving a 4.9 Net Promoter Score (NPS) for the program.
Developed robust organizational policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and performance management systems to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Coordinated weekly all-hands meetings for 300+ staff (4.7 NPS) and organized company retreats (4.8 NPS), fostering a cohesive and engaged culture.
Leadership Development Lecturer
Remote Global
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Facilitated leadership curriculum for middle managers, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical application to enhance professional growth.
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Facilitated a leadership curriculum for middle managers, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical application to drive professional development.
Achieved a 15% promotion rate among program graduates, with one participant advancing to a CEO-level position.
Designed and developed professional development content focused on critical leadership competencies.
Facilitated reflective learning processes and provided individual coaching to program participants, fostering skill acquisition.
Regional Bridging Manager
KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Summary
Managed regional educational delivery operations for 5,000+ annual learners, driving program quality and participant success through coaching and curriculum development.
Highlights
Oversaw senior operations for regional educational delivery, serving 5,000+ annual learners across multiple programs.
Provided coaching supervision to teams of coaches and facilitators, developing internal learning programs to enhance their effectiveness.
Conducted end-of-cohort assessments, captured program metrics, and produced institutional reports to inform strategic decisions.
Designed workplace interventions with employer partners for onsite coaching and retention management.
Developed HR policies, including disciplinary frameworks, codes of conduct, and governance documents.
Senior Manager
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Managed clinical operations and provided psychological services, specializing in group coaching, counseling, and PTSD interventions.
Highlights
Conducted clinical intake interviews, assessments, and provided supportive psychological services.
Designed and facilitated group coaching and counseling interventions, enhancing client well-being.
Delivered PTSD counseling services and initiated group and community work programs.
Ensured quality control of all clinical work and managed facility operations.
Managing Member
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Founded and led a private practice providing coaching, counseling, and consulting services, specializing in CBT and ACT approaches for diverse clients.
Highlights
Established and managed a private practice, delivering coaching, counseling, and consulting services utilizing CBT and ACT methodologies.
Secured and managed client relationships with prominent organizations including Standard Bank of South Africa and National Department of Public Service and Administration.
Developed and delivered customized Employee Assistance Programmes and organizational development initiatives for corporate and government clients.
Programme Manager
North West Province
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Provided oversight and supervision for Child Welfare Societies' core programs, focusing on child protection, HIV/AIDS, and organizational development.
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Provided oversight and supervision of Child Welfare Societies' core programs in North West Province.
Managed program areas including Child Protection, HIV/AIDS and Care of Children, Organizational Development, Advocacy, and Policy Development.
Senior Social Worker
Rustenburg, North West Province, South Africa
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Conducted bio-psychosocial assessments, prepared legal reports, and provided court testimony, while supervising social work staff.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and prepared reports for legal action.
Provided court testimony, demonstrating expertise in legal and social welfare contexts.
Trained and supervised social work staff and chaired weekly team meetings, fostering professional development.
Participated in multidisciplinary teams with psychologists, health professionals, and lawyers to ensure holistic client care.
Social Worker
Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Conducted individual, group, and community needs analyses to develop and implement targeted intervention plans, including crisis response.
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Conducted individual, group, and community needs analyses to identify key intervention areas.
Developed and implemented comprehensive intervention plans tailored to client needs.
Provided crisis response and implemented PTSD counseling plans, supporting individuals through trauma.
Social Worker
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Provided psychosocial support and designed community work initiatives, serving as a government liaison for social grant applications.
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Provided psychosocial support to individuals and implemented support groups for enhanced well-being.
Designed and implemented community work initiatives, fostering engagement and support.
Served as a government liaison for social grant applications, facilitating access to essential services.
Non-Executive Board Member
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Contributed to the strategic direction and governance of St. Theresa's Home for Boys as a Non-Executive Board Member.
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Provided strategic guidance and oversight as a Non-Executive Board Member for St. Theresa's Home for Boys.
Contributed to key decision-making processes, supporting the organization's mission and operations.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Industrial Social Work
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Dissertation: "A Multi-Perspective Study of Youth Transition to Employment: Exploring the South African Youth-Organisation Interface"
Developed an original Occupational Social Work Model of Practice with Marginalised Youth Transitioning to Employment
Research focus: Contact centre environments, youth employment transitions, and organisational development
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Master of Arts
Occupational Social Work
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Dissertation: "Coaching: An Innovative New Methodology for Occupational Social Workers"
Advanced Facilitation Skills
Advanced Therapeutic Interventions
Labour Law
Economic Concepts
HIV/AIDS in the Workplace
Meso, Micro and Macro Workplace Interventions
Corporate Social Investment
Substance Abuse Training
Advanced Industrial Social Work Practice
Sociology of Work
Industrial Relations
Power
Management of Trauma
Conflict Resolution
Human Growth, Development and Work
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Bachelor Honours
Social Science (Social Work)
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Research Topic: "Attitudes of Social Workers to Gays and Lesbians as Potential Adoptive Parents"
Published by
Drum Magazine
Summary
Contributed articles to Drum Magazine on marriage and family life.
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Limpopo Tourism
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Authored magazine articles on personal strategy for Limpopo Tourism.
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Office of the Premier, Limpopo Province
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Presenter at the Local Women's Day Function in Polokwane.
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University of the Witwatersrand
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Doctoral Dissertation (unpublished) exploring youth employment transitions.
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Education Innovation Summit
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Keynote Speaker presentation at the Education Innovation Summit.
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Pan-African Education Conference
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Panelist presentation at the Pan-African Education Conference.
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Journal of African Education and Development
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Authored a peer-reviewed article focusing on youth transition to employment within the South African context.
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The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher, Themed Issue: Occupational Social Work in the new South Africa, Vol. 21(3)
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Co-authored a peer-reviewed article examining the unique challenges and responses for HIV and Occupational Social Work in South Africa.
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Team Management Profile
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Prepare/Enrich
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Board of Healthcare Funders South Africa
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Time to Think Inc.
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Quality Executive Development
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Best Year Yet (LLC)
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South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
Educational Leadership, Program Management, Team Leadership, Operational Management, Stakeholder Management, Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance, Project Delivery, Strategic Planning.
Occupational Social Work, Youth Development Programming, Community Engagement, Poverty Alleviation, Skills Development, Capacity Building, Workplace Interventions, Psychosocial Support, Child Protection, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Organisational Development.
Coaching Supervision, Facilitation Skills, Therapeutic Interventions, Skills Training, Reflective Learning, Individual Coaching, Group Coaching, Counselling (CBT, ACT, PTSD).
Doctoral Research, Impact Measurement, Data Analysis, Institutional Reporting, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Youth Employment Transitions, Occupational Social Work Models, Contact Centre Environments, Worker Wellbeing, Policy Development.
Learning Management Systems (Thinkific, Moodle), CRM & Data Systems (Salesforce CRM, BambooHR HRIS, Greenhouse ATS), Project Management (Asana, ClickUp), Productivity Suites (GSuite, MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Design Tools (Canva), Communication Platforms (Happeo, Slack, Zoom).
University of the Witwatersrand | Email: Francine.mason@wits.ac.za | Tel: 082 905 1209
Head: Strategic People Projects, Nando's Licensed Markets & India | Email: claudia@bluesky.za.com | Tel: 082 330 0661
Director, Refugee Social Services, Durban | Email: yasmin@refugeesocialservices.co.za | Tel: (031) 301 3422