Researcher/consultant

• May 2021 - Present

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Freelance consultant

• Jan 2016 - Present

As intermodal transport specialist I am available for executing intermodal transport and/or logistics related projects. During the last four years I have worked on different projects and in different settings. The most recent are projects: - Project lead at Nextlogic/Port of Rotterdam for Feeder call optimization; - Co-developed Portbase's vision for its hinterland services; - Assisted Cogoport, a container bookingsplatform, to enter the European market; - Delivered a quick scan for a new distribution model of a retailer. Other projects: a market analysis on maritime container flows between the ARA ports and their core hinterland, an expert view on the development of a new inland container terminal in the Netherlands, and co-developed an Outlook on reducing CO2 emissions of hinterland transport. Show less

Co-Owner

• Apr 2021 - Present

Events coordinator @ Unicef Rotterdam (voluntary work)

• Sep 2014 - Present

Together with another volunteer, I initiate and coordinate events we organise as volunteers for Unicef in the vicinity of Rotterdam.

Treasurer at Volunteer Organization in Rotterdam

• Jan 2008 - Sep 2014

Unicef Rotterdam is a volunteer organisation with approximately 100 volunteers in the Rotterdam area. As treasurer I am responsible for the financial reporting, money transfers, etc. Next to my administrative duties, I am also participating in fund raising and sales activities.

Lecturer

• Mar 2016 - Sep 2020

On a part-time basis I developed and coordinated a new honours programme for the master Supply Chain Management. In addition, I coached master students Supply Chain Management working on their thesis. On a part-time basis I developed and coordinated a new honours programme for the master Supply Chain Management. In addition, I coached master students Supply Chain Management working on their thesis.

Project developer

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2020

To face complex challanges and maintain the Port of Rotterdam´s leading position, SmartPort triggers companies to articulate research questions that fits within one of its three roadmaps, connects business with science and finances research. My role as project developer is to initiate new research projects within the roadmap Smart Logistics. To face complex challanges and maintain the Port of Rotterdam´s leading position, SmartPort triggers companies to articulate research questions that fits within one of its three roadmaps, connects business with science and finances research. My role as project developer is to initiate new research projects within the roadmap Smart Logistics.

Short term consultant

• Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

As an expert on intermodal transport I was asked by the World Bank to make an assessment on their planned investment projects related to port and railway infrastructure in Tanzania. These investment projects are aimed at stimulating the economy in Tanzania and the neighbouring countries by utilizing intermodal transport. The assessment provides insight in the suitability and sustainability of the planned interventions. As an expert on intermodal transport I was asked by the World Bank to make an assessment on their planned investment projects related to port and railway infrastructure in Tanzania. These investment projects are aimed at stimulating the economy in Tanzania and the neighbouring countries by utilizing intermodal transport. The assessment provides insight in the suitability and sustainability of the planned interventions.

Business Manager Logistics

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2015

Business development activities to strengthen the position of the Port of Rotterdam this includes improve connections with shippers and forwarders, give presentations to interested parties, development of the general hinterland strategy, marketing strategy and communication materials, development and promotion of InlandLinks. My focus is on improving the market share of Rotterdam and changing the modal split towards more use of rail and inland shipping by facilitating and matchmaking.

PhD Candidate

• Mar 2010 - Jun 2015

My field of research is business model development and innovations within the international container transport. The research part of the research project ULTIMATE, supported by DINALOG (Dutch INstitute for Advanced LOGistics).

Management Assistant

• 2006 - 2008

Market research, analysis of processes and performance, and development of the company presentation. Market research, analysis of processes and performance, and development of the company presentation.

Intern

• 2004 - 2006

Process analysis Process analysis