Marlene Holland
Seasoned Project Coordinator and Administrative Professional with a proven track record across academic, corporate, and international consulting environments. Skilled in remote work, operational and administrative support, curriculum development, social media marketing, and coaching
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Seasoned Project Coordinator and Administrative Professional with a proven track record across academic, corporate, and international consulting environments. Skilled in remote work, operational and administrative support, curriculum development, social media marketing, and coaching. Adept at leading impactful training initiatives, managing diverse teams, and contributing to strategic development.
Certified in Life Coaching, Enneagram, and HeartMath, with a passion for empowering individuals and organisations through thoughtful guidance and effective systems. Known for strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a consistent ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments. Whether coordinating complex projects, supporting the design and marketing of learning experiences, or assisting executive teams, I consistently deliver clarity, care, and Ubuntu-inspired service—anchored by a results-driven mindset.
Experience
Short Learning Programme Administrative Assistant at SAIMI (2024-07 – 2024-10)
Oversaw the development and quality assurance of various maritime-related short learning programmes. Liaised with SMEs and stakeholders, supported curriculum development and accreditation, coordinated design, delivery and marketing of SLPs, and drafted proposals, reports, and fundraising materials.
- Oversaw the development and quality assurance of various maritime-related SLPs
- Liaised with SMEs and stakeholders
- Supported curriculum development and accreditation
- Coordinated the design, delivery and marketing of SLPs
- Drafted proposals, reports, and fundraising materials
Communications & Project Assistant at Katherine Fauvre Consulting (2019-09 – 2024-01)
Managed social media marketing and inquiries, supported Zoom-based classes and Enneagram Masterclass content creation, and coordinated the development of an advanced Enneagram course in collaboration with the Shift Network (US).
- Managed social media marketing and inquiries
- Supported Zoom-based classes and Enneagram Masterclass content creation
- Coordinated the development of an advanced Enneagram course in collaboration with the Shift Network (US)
Business School: Academic Support Specialist at Nelson Mandela University (2020-07 – 2020-11)
Ensured the readiness of training materials for various delivery modes. Quality-checked resources and populated Moodle sites.
- Ensured the readiness of training materials for various delivery modes
- Quality-checked resources and populated Moodle sites
Centre for Law in Action: Head of Training & Senior Project Coordinator at Nelson Mandela University (2011-06 – 2019-08)
Mentored and coached junior coordinators. Led training interventions and team coordination. Managed project documentation, reporting, and marketing. Directed quality assurance and proposal development.
- Mentored and coached junior coordinators
- Led training interventions and team coordination
- Managed project documentation, reporting, and marketing
- Directed quality assurance and proposal development
Business School – Senior Project Co-Coordinator at Nelson Mandela University (2005-01 – 2011-05)
Mentored and coached junior coordinators. Oversaw course development and compliance. Initiated marketing and business development.
- Mentored and coached junior coordinators
- Oversaw course development and compliance
- Initiated marketing and business development
Community Development Unit (CDU): Coordinator & Liaison Officer at University of Port Elizabeth (2001-01 – 2004-12)
Coordinated the Pharmacist Assistant Training (PAT) Program. Liaised with stakeholders and managed the administration linked to the project. Oversaw learner recruitment and assignment processing.
- Coordinated the Pharmacist Assistant Training (PAT) Program
- Liaised with stakeholders and managed the administration linked to the project
- Oversaw learner recruitment and assignment processing
Management Development Centre - Various Roles at University of Port Elizabeth (1997-01 – 2001-12)
Progressed from Secretary to Senior Corporate Services Coordinator. Handled marketing, PR, and short-course training coordination.
- Progressed from Secretary to Senior Corporate Services Coordinator
- Handled marketing, PR, and short-course training coordination
Education
Life Coach Practitioner in Life Coaching – Coach4Success (2018-01 – 2018-12)
Secretarial Diploma in Secretarial Studies – Beckley's Secretarial College (1981-01 – 1981-12)
Matriculation in Secondary Education – Riebeek College High School (1979-01 – 1979-12)
