Program Manager Design & Materials

• Jan 2023 - Present

In this role I offer support to companies and knowledge institutions within the industry and I will function as a linking pin between these different parties. In addition, I will maintain and expand our existing network like organizing and supporting network meetings, seminars and congresses. My background within the field of design thinking, design research, user insights and organizing workshops will be of great value to work on new opportunities to help build success!

Program Consultant

• Jun 2019 - Dec 2022

Designer | User Experience & Innovation

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

My work within VanBerlo is mainly in the field of design thinking. I have a specialty in gaining insights and motives from multiple stakeholders. While doing so, I always focus on the needs and wishes from the end user. This allows me to translate insights into concrete solutions. I don’t see my clients as clients, but as partners. It allows me to dive deeper, discovering their dreams or frustrations. While being a project manager, I manage my projects in timing, resources and budget while having direct client contact. I do workshops and trainings, give presentations and inspire people to create the difference. Show less

Specialist Social Design

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2018

The operationalization of the learning and designing approach within the core team of the program Sociale Veerkracht. This is done by inspiring the team with concrete examples that fits within Design Thinking processes. As the Veerkrachtvlogger I am looking for all successful stories that strengthen the resilience within the provincial borders of Brabant. Each month, I produce three vlog reports which can be found via Facebook and YouTube or via https://www.brabant.nl/subsites/sociale-veerkracht/media Actively retrieving knowledge and motivations of residents, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders on several key points of the N279 route between the municipalities of Veghel and Asten. Show less

Trainee Verkeersmanagement

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

Creating involvement and understanding of needs and wishes from various end-users in order to make good policy decisions. Creating involvement and understanding of needs and wishes from various end-users in order to make good policy decisions.

System Engineer

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

As an industrial designer, I focus on conceptual & product design. As an industrial designer, I focus on conceptual & product design.

Graduate Internship

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2010

Designing and engineering of an electric city vehicle: Qugo The Qugo was exhibited during the Dutch Design Week 2010, 2011 & 2012 in Eindhoven. Designing and engineering of an electric city vehicle: Qugo The Qugo was exhibited during the Dutch Design Week 2010, 2011 & 2012 in Eindhoven.

Administrative assistant

• Jan 2009 - Sep 2009

Jointly responsible for the renovation of the premises and other minor tasks within the company. Jointly responsible for the renovation of the premises and other minor tasks within the company.

Assistant Planning Engineer

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2009

Preparing and implementing structural orders on a technical and organizational responsible manner within the stated budget. Preparing and implementing structural orders on a technical and organizational responsible manner within the stated budget.

Administrative assistant

• Feb 2009 - Mar 2009

Helping during the reorganization of the company. Helping during the reorganization of the company.

Call Center Agent

• Oct 2005 - Oct 2007

Outbound customer acquisition on behalf of the following clients (in chronological order): • De Telegraaf • Artsen Zonder Grenzen • Wereld Natuurfonds • Unicef • Het Nederlandse Rode Kruis • @Home, Essent • Fietsersbond • Nationale Postcodeloterij • Internationale Stichting Alzheimer Onderzoek • KPN Outbound customer acquisition on behalf of the following clients (in chronological order): • De Telegraaf • Artsen Zonder Grenzen • Wereld Natuurfonds • Unicef • Het Nederlandse Rode Kruis • @Home, Essent • Fietsersbond • Nationale Postcodeloterij • Internationale Stichting Alzheimer Onderzoek • KPN

Vacation employee

• Dec 2003 - Aug 2005

Activities conducted in the warehouse and on the assembly line. Activities conducted in the warehouse and on the assembly line.