Study abroad – international study advice and applications

Brent was born and raised in South Africa and then travelled to the UK as an international student, where he completed his master’s degree with Anglia Ruskin University. He worked for several public universities in the UK and the US with a continuous focus on Africa. He has spent time travelling the entire continent, supporting students on their journeys to study abroad.

In 2016, he moved back to South Africa where he set up a pan-African study abroad consultancy. He joined Sable International in 2021 and now manages the Study abroad division.

When he is not travelling, you will find him in the water, surfing. 

Sean has a diverse and extensive background in international business, with a focus on marketing, design and product management, with 15 years of experience working with multinational corporations in Africa, Europe and Asia.

He was educated in Australia, Europe and Asia, studying International Business and Business Management at Edith Cowan University/Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and Interior Design at The Florence Design Academy.

Before joining Sable International, he led a diverse portfolio of start-ups from renewable energy to sustainable property development. He also founded StudentLink, one of the most diverse, up and coming, study abroad agencies in Zambia, which has now merged with Sable International. He brings with him five years of higher learning education experience.

Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities, sports, traveling and reading.

Amy grew up on the West Coast of Cape Town and then attended the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP). While studying a Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours (BPsych Equivalent), she developed a keen understanding of working across diverse demographics during her practical training.

Amy utilises her interpersonal training and skills as a Study Abroad Adviser. She is able to assess and guide students to the best international programmes for their education goals. In addition to this, she builds relationships with schools and tertiary institutions.

In her free time, you can find Amy enjoying the outdoors or in (under) the ocean.

Megan grew up in Johannesburg, then moved to the UK where she lived for five years. In the UK, she gained a Diploma in Business Studies and completed her undergraduate studies at University of Chichester. There she gained an Honours degree in Business and Human Resource Management.

Prior to starting at Sable International, she worked in the marketing industry and the international student recruitment Industry.

At Sable International will use her personal experience of studying abroad to communicate with students and guide them on what the best international programmes would be for them. Additionally, she will communicate with students face to face, either at their school, in our offices, and at events or career expos.

Outside of work Megan loves keeping active, being outdoors, travelling, and spending time with her friends and family as well as her Springer Spaniel puppy (who goes everywhere with her).

Jamie studied business management in 2015 and received her certificates (N4 - N6).

Prior to starting at Sable international, she had six years of administration experience, most recently as a project administrator/safety documentation processor at Safe Working Practice in Cape Town.

She is a very energetic, friendly person, who loves laughing. She loves meeting new people and learning new things. In her free time, she enjoys going on drives and adventures with her husband and dancing in a dance group.

Isabella grew up in Johannesburg and moved to the Western Cape to study at Stellenbosch, where she completed her master’s in research psychology. Prior to starting at Sable International, she ran her own tutoring business.

She is an adventurous person who is always seeking new experiences. When she is not at work, you can find her hiking in Cape Town's beautiful mountains, in the ocean or at home with her cats.

Megan is from Woodstock in Cape Town. She spent most of her 20s living in Japan, in the prefectures of Iwate and Osaka. She worked at various schools and teaching different students between the ages of one and 80 years old. In 2023, she decided to relocate back to South Africa and settle down in Cape Town.

Megan is an Admin Assistant in our Study Abroad department in Cape Town.

Outside of work she enjoys cycling, thrifting and trying out new restaurants. She is a very artistic person and loves learning how to upcycle things. She enjoys making handmade rugs and wall hangings in her spare time.

Tendai specialises in digital media, marketing and business development with nine years worth of experience in marketing. He has worked in Cape Town and in Harare for companies, events, sports teams and restaurants, plus created campaigns to launch, rebrand and establish brands in the market.

Tendai's strengths lie in social media management which has seen brands increase their footprint digitally, win awards for campaigns, as well as making a product the most successful product in the company's history. He has formulated and implemented marketing strategies for major corporates in Zimbabwe, brands in South Africa and start-ups in both countries.

Lekan Olufeyisan is a graduate of Biology from University of Abuja. He is passionate about the education industry and he has been contributing to it for many years, even before graduating from the university.

He was the official in-country representative for Curtin University, Australia and later for University of Chester, UK, while working with British Canadian International Education.  He currently manages the admissions team at Sable International: Study Abroad.

Lekan is a lover of music. He is a vocalist and an instrumentalist. He loves to relax by watching movies or listening to good music. He also loves to spend time with his family.

Elvin has spent most of his life in the Kampala suburbs. However, he enjoys checking in on his ancestral home in Western Uganda every so often. He holds a bachelor's degree from Uganda Christian University Mukono and intends to pursue a master's degree as well. 

Prior to joining Sable International, he worked as a customer service officer and a study abroad counsellor at Grand Studies Africa, an education consultancy, where he gained great knowledge and experience in the processes and procedures around applying to international universities. 

He is a humble, enthusiastic and result-orientated person who loves to try out new things and learn new skills. In his free time he enjoys watching series and movies, playing video games, socialising and travel.

Brenda is an innovative, strategic and forward-thinking person with a degree in Journalism and Communication from Makerere University, majoring in Public Relations, and five years of experience in the field of Communication and Public Relations.

She has excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Before she joined Sable International, she worked with agricultural cooperatives in Uganda as the Communications Officer.

At Sable International she works as an administrator, managing daily activities of the office whilst ensuring the team works effectively.

She is an outgoing person who loves traveling, reading, farming and gardening in her free time.

Benjamin holds a master’s degree (MTech) and has over seven years of work experience in marketing education products and services, international student recruitment, and student visa counselling.

He has also worked ha both inbound and outbound customers relationship officer with one of the most outstanding telecommunication companies in Nigeria. Prior to joining Sable International in February 2023, he also worked with Erudite Consults and UNICAF Educational Services Institute in Lagos, Nigeria.

Outside of work, he likes reading books, learning and practicing programming languages and also listening to music.

Lola holds a BSc in Telecommunication Engineering from St. Lawrence University, Uganda. She is bilingual in English and French.

Prior to joining Sable International, Lola worked as a sales representative for a VoIP company.

She is passionate about helping others succeed and enjoys spending time with family, reading and going on adventures.

Sharon is the first born in a family of three. She is married with three children. Her career background is in counselling, sales and marketing. 

Her role at Sable International is making sure students find the best university or college to meet their study abroad needs.

She is an optimistic extrovert who is easy to get along with. Outside of work, she loves getting involved in church activities and spending time with her family and friends.

Valarie has a background in business development, with over 10 years work experience planning, directing and implementing sales strategies. She also holds a master's in business administration from Makerere University and a postgraduate diploma in public administration from UMI.

Prior to joining Sable International, she worked at Beyond Kenya Limited and managed to build new distribution channels and partners to cover the new emerging markets like Uganda, DRC and Rwanda.

She is a driven go-getter and a people person who believes in ongoing practice, reflection and constant self improvement. Outside of work she enjoys listening to music and reading. 

Ruth Oluwaseyi Daniel graduated from the Federal University of Technology, Minna with a B.Sc. Project Management Technology. Her study focused on gaining the skills required to become a successful project manager, ensuring a job is done effectively, on time, on budget and to the right quality.  

Before joining Sable International, she was employed at IDP and then at Negxy Concept Limited as a study abroad consultant. There she was able to make valuable contributions to the respective organisations she had previously worked with.

Ruth joined the Sable International Study Abroad team in Nigeria as a student adviser, where she will help students find the right career path and university of their dreams.

Outside of work, Ruth loves to go sightseeing and watching great educational movies.

Natasha Usifoh was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Ambrose Alli University.

Her professional journey began in the field of international education, where she worked as an educational consultant and international student recruitment officer. Previously, she contributed expertise to Trusted Edge Consult before joining Sable International in the same capacity.

Her role as an admissions adviser entails managing the admissions process, including monitoring applications, responding to inquiries, recruiting prospective students and provide assistance with the enrollment process.

She is a goal-oriented individual, driven by passion, resilient in the face of challenges, friendly and an attentive listener. She strives to make positive impact in all aspects of life.

Outside of work she likes listening to good music, watching captivating movies, and conducting online research.

Born and raised in Yola, Northern Nigeria, Chika obtained his degree from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, after which he worked for various institutions and organisations, starting out as a graphic designer and writer before getting into Marketing with GFCC and LightHouse.

He handles every aspect of marketing, promotions, event management as well as designing and publishing materials that may be needed for promotions. He is studious, loves learning new things and visiting new places. He enjoy things that challenge him.

Outside work, he enjoy playing games, watching and playing football, and writing and drawing comics and novels.

Comfort has over five years working experience in the higher education industry, working in the enrolments and customer service departments. He studied at at Monash University in South Africa earning a Bachelor of Business Science degree.

Before joining Sable International, he worked at Unicaf University. At Sable International he will work in recruiting in prospective students and providing them with guidance, advice and the enrolment process for partner universities.

Outside of work, Comfort enjoys jogging, cooking, baking, reading and spending time with his family and friends.

Elizabeth is a graduate of Lagos State University and has a degree in communication technology. Before joining Sable International she worked as a sales representative/customer service representative for five years and has also worked as a student advisor.

She will assist the Nigerian Study Abroad team in offering consultation to international students and help them understand various educational programs and admission procedures.

Elizabeth has excellent interpersonal skills, is sociable and passionate about learning new skills.

Outside of work she likes to read, watch documentaries, design her own clothes, attend events and also hang out with friends.

Josephine is working towards a degree in mass communication and public relations at Cavendish University Zambia.

Prior to starting at Sable International, she worked for Gatbro International Limited, one of Zambia's leading FMCG product distributors for three years, transitioning from in-field marketer to front desk and data entry assistant.

She is a social media enthusiast with vast knowledge around social media algorithms, SEO and web traffic metrics. She spends most of her time outside work reading different genres of fictional books and, occasionally, research-related material.

David studied at Makerere University Business School and completed a professional course in Marketing through the UMI study centre. Before joining Sable International, he worked with Grand Studies Africa Limited.

He is skilled in communication and leadership and enjoys working as a teamplayer in a diverse and multicultural environment. He speaks three languages and is constantly expanding his knowledge.

Outside of work he enjoys participating in sports, especially volleyball and badminton, traveling, reading, making new friends, picking up new information, watching movies, helping the needy and surrounding himself with nature.

Halm is an experienced business development and management professional, Founder of Grand Studies Africa (a student-centred consultancy powered by IE Abroad) and now partner and in-country director of Sable International's Uganda Study Abroad division.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in business computing from the Islamic University in Uganda, with a keen focus on success, and resilience. He is a great believer in the adage “ease is a greater threat to success than hardship”.

He is a husband and father of three boys. In his free time he likes to travel and finds it rejuvenates him and enables him to return to work with full force, ready to conquer.