Jean Dee De Klerk

Jean-Dee de Klerk Upington, South Africa, 8801 AI innovation driven project manager, with strong analytical and streamlining skills. I have developed particular strengths in financial analysis and cost management, combined with an emerging talent and drive for optimizing processes using innovative AI tools. I am eager to further leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency, and support strategic decision-making. As a quick and eager learner, I am actively broadening my knowledge and expertise to further harness AI tools and contribute to transforming outdated systems into agile, effective, and more accurate platforms. Skills AI Automated Workflows Custom GBTs Financial Analysis Cost Management Project Management Work-from-home (PC & internet set-up) English (native fluency) Educational Background AI, Business & the Future of Work Lund University Introduction to Corporate Finance University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Engineering Namibia University of Science and Technology GPA: 3.75 | EQF: 6 | NQF: 8 Award: Best Performing Student Project Management Institute (PMI) KICKOFF Predictive Badge KICKOFF Agile Badge Japan International Cooperation Agency (jica) Employability Improvement References Available upon request. Work Experience Project Manager VAST - Indonesia (Hybrid) 08/2023 - 09/2024 Spearheading multiple complex projects for foreign real-estate investors. Highlights: Streamlining recurring processes with AI automation and custom GBTs Implemented measures that enhanced quality by approximately 30%. Developed innovative strategies to control costs while adding value to projects. Anticipated unique risks and proactively mitigated them. Optimized project resources and tasks to ensure timely delivery. Civil Engineer Namibia Construction - Namibia (On-site) 11/2021 - 09/2022 Co-managed and supervised a high-end medium building project site for construction and renovation Researcher City Concrete - Namibia (Hybrid) 08/2022 - 11/2022 Led and executed a research project on innovative lightweight and eco-friendly concrete alternatives. Civil Engineer Intern Kuchling Consulting Engineers- Namibia (Hybrid) 03/2021 - 08/2021 Developed studies, designs, and technical documentation for multiple large-scale governmental engineering projects. Engineer Intern Namibia Construction - Namibia (On-site) 09/2020 - 11/2020 Supported with the quality control, administration, safety, and quantity surveying of a large green building project.