Graphic designer for the Art Journal Specials collection by Elizabeth Craft Designs. Also available for workshops and demos at craft stores.

Main responsibilities:• Responsible for P&L, lead the office team in the Netherlands, and 2 team members in Belgium.• Analyze KPIs and business results as input for developing the strategic planning for the Netherlands and Belgium.• Manage all HR duties and responsibilities.• Manage the sales department and operations on a day-to-day basis.• Work with distributors and team leaders to ensure that all sales and marketing goals are achieved.• Develop and implement a digital training structure for the sales force and for distributors.• Created and implemented a “digital party” and social selling structure as a response to COVID-19.• Develop and initiate implementation of a new pay-for-performance culture for starting managers, managers and sales leaders.• Lead a transformation of the distributor landscape to make it more efficient and reduce costs.• Replace the managing director and assume all of his duties when he is not in the country. • Take the lead in shutting down Tupperware operations in the Netherlands.Results:• Restored faith in the business and rebuilt trust in the organization among the sales force.• Repaired a miscommunication “breach” between the offices in Belgium and the Netherlands. • Transformed the distributor landscape from multiple distributors to 3 “super” distributors.• Delivered considerable sales growth in Q1 2021 and increased profitability.• Achieved a more than significant manager promote out in Q1 2021.• Implemented a digital training structure that resulted in considerable time savings (from 1 day to 1.5 hours) while maintaining strong results and a better retention of consultants.• Introduction of digital discovery days resulted in consistent growth in recruitment of consultants in 2020.• Implementation of digital training structure and a digital party system resulted in increase in sales in Q4 2020.

Creation and development of my own company that I started in providing hair and beauty care to a variety of clients. As a separate activity, I also provided face and body paint services.Main responsibilities:• Identify and approach potential customers and others in my network to promote my services and build a relevant network.• Set up all marketing and promotion activities (distribute flyers, local print & online advertising, participate in bridal fairs, wedding parties, and hair & beauty trade fairs etc.).• Organize and deliver workshops about hair and beauty.• Fulfill hairstyling and make-up jobs for private customers, magazines, fashion designers, television programs, and producers of commercials. • Provide face and body paint services to performing artists, magazines, and private customers.Results:• Expanded and nurtured a large network of private and B2B customers.• Received the “Best Coming Make-up Artist Worldwide” in 2017 awarded by Fabiac.• Generated publicity in several national and international magazines.

Vita Nova Cosmetics is the independent and exclusive distribution company for Nutrimetics products in the Netherlands (Nutrimetics is a Tupperware owned brand). Vita Nova Cosmetics as distribution organization sells and distributes products only via a network of independent consultants (direct sales to consumers) and via organizing workshops. Main responsibilities:• Support the start-up of this new importer/distributor for Nutrimetics in the Netherlands.• Define the business strategy for Vita Nova Cosmetics based on solid and healthy growth targets. • Develop and align the multi-level business opportunity plan for independent Dutch consultants.• Set up and develop product management and create all marketing collateral including social media, web content, brochures, product data sheets etc.• Organize meetings and deliver presentations for the sales force and for the sales leaders.• Plan and organize national events and seminars to promote Nutrimetics and Vita Nova Cosmetics and recruit new consultants.Results:• Contributed to a successful start of this new company.• Implemented a new value chain that is the foundation of the profitability of the company.• Achieved excellent product availability and reliable order delivery.

Nutrimetics offers premium quality skincare products, luxurious spa treatments, stylish color cosmetics, elegant fragrances, and body care products for everyday use Main responsibilities:• Build and maintain relations with customers.• Lead recruitment campaigns to attract new consultants.• Organize and deliver weekly training sessions for consultants.• Set up personal sales workshops as appropriate to provide additional sales training.• Provide coaching and support to a team of 10 managers.• Perform administrative duties as required.Results:• Delivered a turnaround from a significant decline in sales to triple digits growth in sales.• Realized steady growth in appointing new managers.• More than doubled the recruitment efforts.

Main responsibilities:• Assume responsibility for sales growth, recruitment, and leadership development.• Build and maintain customer relations.• Liaise with the marketing department to develop and organize seminars, events, and promotions.• Provide input on the development of marketing collaterals such as brochures, flyers, etc.• Organize meetings with and for sales leaders, directors, and organize sales force training sessions.• Develop and implement Nutrimetics Academy to support leadership development.Results:• Built strong rapport with the salesforce including key players and consultants. • Closed the offices in UK, IRL and NL, and shut down all operations including lay off of office staff.

Main responsibilities: • Assume responsibility for sales growth, recruitment, and leadership development.• Build and maintain customer relations.• Liaise with the marketing department to develop and organize seminars, events, and promotions.• Provide input on the development of marketing collaterals such as brochures, flyers, etc.• Organize meetings with and for sales leaders, directors, and organize sales force training sessions.• Develop and implement Nutrimetics Academy to support leadership development.Results:• Delivered an average double digits growth of in the Netherlands.• Increased recruitment by 50%.• Achieved substantial growth in new manager development.• Received promotion to take charge of United Kingdom and Ireland in the position of sales manager UK, IRL and NL.

Here, I started as consultant and built my career progressing through the ranks until I was promoted to the position of sales leader. Main responsibilities:• Responsible for sales growth.• Drive recruitment of consultants.• Organize training sessions and provide team coaching.• Maintain contacts with customers.• Contribute to developing the Nutrimetics position in the Netherlands.

Vita Nova Cosmetics is the independent and exclusive distribution company for Nutrimetics products in the Netherlands (Nutrimetics is a Tupperware owned brand). Vita Nova Cosmetics as distribution organization sells and distributes products only via a network of independent consultants (direct sales to consumers) and via organizing workshops. Main responsibilities as Sales & Marketing Consultant for Vita Nova Cosmetics:• Support the start-up of this new importer/distributor for Nutrimetics in the Netherlands.• Define the business strategy for Vita Nova Cosmetics based on solid and healthy growth targets. • Develop and align the multi-level business opportunity plan for independent Dutch consultants.• Set up and develop product management and create all marketing collateral including social media, web content, brochures, product data sheets etc.• Organize meetings and deliver presentations for the sales force and for the sales leaders.• Plan and organize national events and seminars to promote Nutrimetics and Vita Nova Cosmetics and recruit new consultants.Results:• Contributed to a successful start of this new company.• Implemented a new value chain that is the foundation of the profitability of the company.• Achieved excellent product availability and reliable order delivery.

In this position, I was director of Tupperware Nederland B.V and Tupperware International Holding B.V. I held this position simultaneously with my other position as national sales manager for Nutrimetics. My tasks and duties as director administrative/managerial.Main responsibilities:• Provide general management by executing approved, written resolutions for establishment and dissolution of subsidiaries.• Participate in decision-making about appointment of officers and directors of subsidiaries. • Approve/disapprove annual budgets, accounts, reports etc. for subsidiaries of Tupperware Brands in consultation with legal and accounting advisors.• Take care of formal duties as required by law, (local) regulations, and company policies.

2002 – 2005 Management Assistant Moon ICT Solutions2000 – 2002 Manager Customer Relations Debitel Nederland B.V.1999 – 2000 Sr. Employee Call Center Regma Nederland B.V.1997 – 1999 Assistant Manager Last Lingerie N.V.1996 – 1997 Assistant Manager Grand Café Happy Days1991 – 1996 Waiter / Bartender Several restaurants1995 – 2008 Singer/Entertainer Devid Roodenburg