Growing together is the best thing there is. Three Steps Ahead partners with its clients to accelerate growth initiatives at the intersection of Marketing, Strategy and (Digital) Innovation. Think of the launch of a new product or service, or the (further) development of an eCommerce channel.

Dunlop is the leading global manufacturer of protective footwear. They offer (protective) wellington boots for professionals in Agriculture & Fishery, Industry & Construction, Food processing and Oil, Gas & Mining. In addition they offer a range of leisure boots for outdoor activities.As the Business Development Manager I contribute to accelerated business growth by facilitating the global sales team with new ideas and concepts.

Dunlop is the leading global manufacturer of protective footwear. They offer (protective) wellington boots for professionals in Agriculture & Fishery, Industry & Construction, Food processing and Oil, Gas & Mining. In addition they offer a range of leisure boots for outdoor activities.As the Segment Marketer I am responsible for end user communication in all above segments.

Kabrita is the first brand of infant nutrition that combines the natural benefits of easy to digest goat milk with the advantages of a modern-day formulation. As Brand Manager I was responsible for the international marketing strategy and supporting international partners and distributors in achieving their goals. In addition I also executed the marketing communication activities in the Benelux and the United Kingdom. Notable achievements for which I have been (co-)responsible include: - Development of Kabrita's global marketing strategy - Rebranding process (including new global brand guidelines) - Global website development & optimization - Consumer & Health Care professional communcation in the UK and Benelux - Customer careDuring this period Kabrita developed from a local brand with €4,5 mln turnover in 2012, into the global market leader with €160 mln turnover in 2017. For more information about Kabrita and their range of gentle goat milk nutritional products, please check http://www.kabrita.com.

Walk for LIfe Groningen is a yearly running and walking event that aims to raise money for cancer research among young adults, executed by the UMCG Cancer Research Center in Groningen.I was responsible for the online and offline communications used to promote the event among (potential) participants and sponsors.

De Rabobank Gouden Pijl is a local cycling and entertainment event in Emmen. Every year thousands of spectators come to the city center of Emmen to see the best cyclists in the world compete for victory. The first edition of De Gouden Pijl (the golden arrow) was held in 1977. In 2012 the event was organized for the 35th time. As the committee member for commercial affairs, I was responsible for the sponsorship policy and together with the sponsorship team attracted new and existing sponsors to ensure sufficient funds to organize this event.

Multimedia Solutions is a full service internet company, located in Emmen (Netherlands). They help other companies to perform better, by developing high end websites and web application software.I helped new and existing customers to improve the output of their processes through websites, web applications and online marketing.

BNI de Vlinder is a businessclub in Emmen (Netherlands), based on the principle of 'Givers Gain'. Every week a group of 30+ businessmen come together to generate business for each other. I was responsible for providing a weekly training the members and visitors of BNI de Vlinder. The goal is to help our chapter and the individual members to make the most out of BNI.

The Pals Groep is a law firm specialized at retrieving compensation for personal injuries. They are the market leader with eight offices in the Netherlands. I worked closely together with the managing director and the marketing manager to formulate the new corporate and marketing strategy for the Pals Group. I then translated this strategy into a practical marketing communication plan. My daily work activities varied from optimization of the website and online marketing campaigns, copywriting for the website, promotional materials and press releases and handle information requests made by the press.

A marketing consultancy firm, specialized at online marketing.I advised companies on their online marketing strategy and wrote copy for websites, landing pages and press releases. Some examples of assignments that I have worked on are a search engine optimization project for a chain of physiotherapists and the optimization of an existing adwords account for a provider in legal services.

A market research and consultancy firmI was responsible for advising local organizations on their marketing and communications strategy. Some examples of assignments that I have executed are a branding assignment for a district in Emmen, a communications plan for a website aimed at company successions and a market research study for a furniture shopping centre.

Sponsor Unlimited is a dutch sponsorship consultancy firm that works for large, international organisations. In 2009 the company changed its name to Sticky Toffee.I executed a scientific research study among the 180 largest sponsors in the Netherlands. The goal of the experiment was to demonstrate that internal basis for a sponsorship had a significant effect on the succes of the sponsorship.

The NAM (Dutch Oil Company) is a part of Shell. I developed standard administrative procedures for the logistics department of NAM in the Netherlands and Shell in Scotland and Norway.

Responsibilities:Supporting activities for the marketing and communications department.