Senior Consular Officer / Operational Management

• Jan 2019 - Present

Operations Manager

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

Currently co-manage the day-to-day operations to support the Kingdom of the Netherlands; coordinate the efforts of 60 staff members in hosting and executing large-scale events that include VIP guests, kings, queens, prime ministers, etc. Coordinate logistics for accommodation, flights, and immigration legalities. Directly manage a team in daily assignments. Control a budget of $1M+ that spans operations, travel, and transportation. Currently co-manage the day-to-day operations to support the Kingdom of the Netherlands; coordinate the efforts of 60 staff members in hosting and executing large-scale events that include VIP guests, kings, queens, prime ministers, etc. Coordinate logistics for accommodation, flights, and immigration legalities. Directly manage a team in daily assignments. Control a budget of $1M+ that spans operations, travel, and transportation.

Operations Manager / Economic Development

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

Focused on organizational support for agency initiatives to set up North American business operations across the Netherlands. Coordinated and facilitated meetings, events, and presentations between high-level US executives and government officials. Compiled information regarding investment and business opportunities in the Netherlands. Managed a team in support of ongoing assignments and projects. Planned road shows and meetings between senior corporate executives in Denver, Calgary, Vancouver, and the Bay Area.

Operations Manager

• May 2013 - Feb 2016

Led day-to-day operations to support the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Supported the ongoing needs of Dutch citizens in the US, including Dutch citizens detained abroad, and individuals seeking entry into the Netherlands, including asylum requests. Fostered and sustained partnerships with government agencies, e.g. Department of Justice, Homeland Security, and State Department. Collaborated with local authorities, and charitable and faith-based organizations to support citizens. Supervised a team of 4 in the delivery of support services, including medical and mental well-being evaluations.

Consular Officer

• Jun 2011 - May 2013

Supported office operations and served as a key government representative in Washington, DC before being transferred to the Consulate in San Francisco. Aided Dutch citizens in the US, as well as individuals seeking entry. Fostered and sustained partnerships with government agencies to ensure ongoing support and resource. Supported office operations and served as a key government representative in Washington, DC before being transferred to the Consulate in San Francisco. Aided Dutch citizens in the US, as well as individuals seeking entry. Fostered and sustained partnerships with government agencies to ensure ongoing support and resource.

Social Worker

• May 2008 - May 2010

Event Manager / Coach / Trainer

• Jun 2003 - Apr 2008

Leveraged second degree black belt training and experience into a leadership role in the Netherlands. Planned and organized large judo events in support of students of all experiences. Engaged in coaching and training to support ongoing learning and growth. Coordinated event logistics, operations, and budget to support successful outcomes. Leveraged second degree black belt training and experience into a leadership role in the Netherlands. Planned and organized large judo events in support of students of all experiences. Engaged in coaching and training to support ongoing learning and growth. Coordinated event logistics, operations, and budget to support successful outcomes.