Experience

HRM Breda Avans Hogeschool
• Netherlands
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Docent / coach

  • Aug 2022 - Present


Polantiks

• France
• Computer Networking Products

• Owner, photographer, blogger and lecturer

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Versatile photographer, blogger and lecturer in the field of travel, tourism and tourism vocational education. Photography is the core business of Polantiks. My portfolio (see www.polrijnders.com) includes travel photography, reportage photography and portraits. Versatile photographer, blogger and lecturer in the field of travel, tourism and tourism vocational education. Photography is the core business of Polantiks. My portfolio (see www.polrijnders.com) includes travel photography, reportage photography and portraits.



De Rooi Pannen intermediate vocational college Tourism & Leisure Department,

• Teacher in tourism, (online) marketing and English & traineeship supervisor

  • Oct 2001 - Aug 2022

  Teacher of subjects on tourism:-teaching relevant knowledge and skills concerning the field of tourism and leisure;-topography;-digital applications.Marketing lecturer:-marketing, online marketing and new media;-business plan development of a tourism enterprise;Traineeship supervising in The Netherlands and abroad.

• Public Relations Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2015

  Internal and external PR for the tourism and recreation departments of De Rooi Pannen Breda:-organisation of open days and other events;-production of PR-related media (paper and digital);-photography;-maintaining of relevant internal and external contacts.

• Internship coordinator

  • Sep 2002 - Jul 2011

  Coordinating work placements and traineeships for students of the Department of Tourism:-acquisition of internships;-logistical organization of traineeship mentoring and supervision;-traineeship- and work placement;-problem solving of crisis situations in The Netherlands and abroad.



Copper Views Foundation

• Chairman

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2021

  Copper Views Film Productions is a documentary film production company and creator of educational packages, that are being sold worldwide. Copper Views engages with themes like globalisation, us vs them, ethics, power relations, visualisation, reflection and cultural encounters. Its productions aim to open the audience’s eyes, challenge stereotypical thinking and make the world just that little bit smaller, one project at a time. Its foundation’s aim is: 1. To create a better mutual understanding, and overcoming prejudices and stereotypical thinking, regarding topics as social conditions, culture clashes and issues concerning globalization and related matters. 2. To carry out all related tasks in the widest sense that come forth in achieving the aforementioned goals or matters beneficial to the foundation itself or its goals. Show less



Baobab Travel

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements

• Tourleader

  • Apr 2000 - Aug 2005

  Tour management and tour guiding: -31-Day tours through Australia; -30-Day tours through New Zealand; -24-Day tours through Western Canada; -24-Day tours through South Africa with groups of up to 20 passengers. Tour management and tour guiding: -31-Day tours through Australia; -30-Day tours through New Zealand; -24-Day tours through Western Canada; -24-Day tours through South Africa with groups of up to 20 passengers.



Cosmos Holidays

• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tourleader

  • 2001 - 2001

  Managing tours with large international groups. Managing tours with large international groups.



Cycletours

• Spain
• Travel Arrangements

• Tourleader

  • 1999 - 1999

  Tour guiding in the Bordeaux-area of a number of family-cycling-tours. Tour guiding in the Bordeaux-area of a number of family-cycling-tours.