Experience

here we are global

• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Here we are global is a community of international professionals who seek the opportunities that come with life on the move. We are here to advance dual careers, support personal and professional transition and co-create social impact. Here we are global is a community of international professionals who seek the opportunities that come with life on the move. We are here to advance dual careers, support personal and professional transition and co-create social impact.



BeNeLux Business Council

• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office and Event Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  The Council's main objectives are to create relevant platforms for people to network and learn about current affairs, to strengthen business, government and community ties between the BeNeLux countries and the United Arab Emirates and to promote the BeNeLux countries as an integral part of the European Union, renowned for their excellent product and friendly business climate. The BBC is a non-profit organization and is one of the most active business councils in Abu Dhabi. As an Office & Event Manager of the BBC the following skills are a necessity: * Fluent in English and Dutch * Excellent communication & organisational skills * Experience in budget management, planning and business development * Good knowledge of accounting and book keeping & accurately reporting the numbers to the Board * Be good at time management, problem solving and multi-tasking skills * Ability to work withing a board setting and in liaison with the BeNeLux Embassies * Flexible and conscientious to work with a variety of personalities and volunteers * Be able to work under pressure when there are deadlines The Office and Event Manager * plans, organizes and advertises the events. * Membership: ensures the database is up to date, ongoing recruitment of new members, member-relations and member services * Sponsorship: Work to expand sponsorship base, interface and retain current sponsors * Marketing & Communication * Website & Social Media * External affairs: Maintain good relationship with the Embassies and other business groups and business community affiliates.



KBC Bank & Verzekering

• Belgium
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Client Advisor

  • Jul 2008 - Dec 2010

  To consult and support clients by providing information and guidance on important financial decisions; to attract clients by organizing various recruitment activities. To consult and support clients by providing information and guidance on important financial decisions; to attract clients by organizing various recruitment activities.



Technopolis

• Belgium
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2008

  Organizing refresher courses for teachers, creating new teaching materials and organizing activities for seniors making science and technology more approachable for them. Organizing refresher courses for teachers, creating new teaching materials and organizing activities for seniors making science and technology more approachable for them.



Umicore Solar Team

• Public Relations

  • Jun 2004 - Jun 2006

  Goal: promoting science and technology Solar Olympics: Annual Belgian contests for schools. Primary school students are challenged to build a gadget on solar energy The Umicore Solar Team participated in the World Championship for solar cars in Australia. Solar Tour: Tour of 1000 km through Belgium with the solar car. The goal was to promote solar energy and to thank the 70 sponsors that made this project possible Goal: promoting science and technology Solar Olympics: Annual Belgian contests for schools. Primary school students are challenged to build a gadget on solar energy The Umicore Solar Team participated in the World Championship for solar cars in Australia. Solar Tour: Tour of 1000 km through Belgium with the solar car. The goal was to promote solar energy and to thank the 70 sponsors that made this project possible