Amanda Bougardt

My role is build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating and establishing business relationships to generate new business opportunities.

Worked with one of the leading global strategy consulting firms and senior executives of a South African government department on large scale interventions.

Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with existing members and Corporate Patrons. Initiate and formulate comprehensive and achievable recruiting strategies. Establish a suitable induction process for new members. Formulate, implement and manage Business Update Conference (flagship event). Review the current membership document management system and initiate improvements, both electronic and physical. Liaise with and monitor service providers in respect of marketing, recruiting

Create and deliver accurate reporting on mediation centre function to Executive Director and Committee. Create, review, update and monitor Mediation Centre Strategy. Create, review, update and monitor Mediation Centre budget. Establish a database of suitable mediators. Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with mediators. Establish, attend and manage Mediation Portfolio Committee

Develop new business Client relationship management Project management

Open a new branch and chapter of the organisation. Facilitate the dispute resolution process by serving as convenor when civil trials are referred to arbitration. Provide professional advice, guidance and support to current and potential users. Manage climate and morale to support future vision. Canvass the market to promote the business. General management and administration of the branch.

Negotiation tactics and conflict resolution skills Arbitration skills Mediation skills International arbitration Family mediation

Personnel Management Business Economics Training Management Industrial Relations Accounting