Founding Member of the BlueTack co-operative, a marine services company focusing on Incident Management & Pollution Remediation

*Oversight of tender execution*Coordination and resource allocation for new opportunities*Commercial responsibility for running projects*Key roles in strategy definition & business development planning*Creation of internal tender/project management procedures

*Oversight of tender execution*Coordination and resource allocation for new opportunities*Commercial responsibility for running projects*Key roles in strategy definition & business development planning

* Responsible for all company activities in Brazil* Development of regional organization and commercial network* Supervision of office, warehouse and Petrobras standby contract

Amongst others responsible for:* Obtaining Emergency Response salvage contracts* Coordination / Contract management during Salvage Operations world-wide* Facilitating settlement for Emergency Response contracts* Wreck Removal bid preparation* Client management (shipowners, underwriters and P&I Clubs)* Management of third party subcontractor network

Commercial Manager at Emergency Response DepartmentAmongst others responsible for:* Obtaining Emergency Response salvage contracts* Coordination / Contract management during Salvage Operations world-wide* Facilitating settlement for Emergency Response contracts* Client management (shipowners, underwriters and P&I Clubs)

Master of Science – Technology Management (2008 - 2010)* Master Thesis – Feasibility study of tidal power station and water management strategy* Focus on the complexity of innovations from a technical, economic and social perspective using scientific methods* Courses and research in product- and process development , optimization, sustainability and management accountingBachelor of Science – Technology Management (2006-2009)* Thesis – Literature study on the influence of leadership styles on the motivation of employees* Courses and research in the design and development of technical products and services including the associated production processes* Membership of the student organization BIG

Graduation project at the Water division of Arcadis.Master Thesis title “Tidle power saving the day?”

* Basic Engineering* Preparing general plans & drawings

Graduation project:An analysis of forces and excursions in a CBM mooring system for tankers

Research at longitudinal strength issues of an FPSO in damage stability situations

Practical internship on the work floor; use of welding & cutting tools and other metal shaping activities

Practical internship on the work floor; use of welding & cutting tools and other metal shaping activities