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Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands

Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands

Programme manager of the four year research program 'Military-Maritime Operations Managment in Transition', which MARIN carries out in cooperation with TNO for the Netherlands Ministry of Defence. This program aims to develop a VR environment to design and validate new organisational maritime concepts that enables the Royal Netherlands Navy to operate the future fleet with a smaller staff and effectively integrate autonomous assets.

Schiphol

As Strategy Expert I coordinated the update of the corporate vision and strategy 2035, acted as a policy advisor to the board, composed LVNL’s tower control vision, represented LVNL in the Schiphol Airport Taskforce Masterplan and was as a member of the internal and extern governance working group in the integration program of military air traffic control services within LVNL.

Schiphol

As training and human factors expert, I participated in various change projects with the aim to further improve LVNL's Air Traffic Management system. From a human factors point of view the constant challenge was to assure workable solutions for air traffic controllers, not further increasing complexity of operations and controller workload. From a training perspective the key issue was to prepare operational staff in the best possible way for the changes in the ATM sytem. Further, I acted as a… Show more As training and human factors expert, I participated in various change projects with the aim to further improve LVNL's Air Traffic Management system. From a human factors point of view the constant challenge was to assure workable solutions for air traffic controllers, not further increasing complexity of operations and controller workload. From a training perspective the key issue was to prepare operational staff in the best possible way for the changes in the ATM sytem. Further, I acted as a member of LVNL's programme change management board overseeing LVNL ATM improvement projects. Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

As Business Manager, I was responsible for a well-filled backlog of orders for NLR's Air Transport Division in the market segments of Defense Government and Civil & Military Industry. In close co-operation with the technical specialists of the division's five different departments I marketed high-end knowledge and services and issued (winning) proposals for both new and existing customers. The knowledge areas of the division included cockpit operations, air traffic management, airports… Show more As Business Manager, I was responsible for a well-filled backlog of orders for NLR's Air Transport Division in the market segments of Defense Government and Civil & Military Industry. In close co-operation with the technical specialists of the division's five different departments I marketed high-end knowledge and services and issued (winning) proposals for both new and existing customers. The knowledge areas of the division included cockpit operations, air traffic management, airports, environment and policy studies, modelling & simulation, training, human factors and safety. I maintained a national and international relationship network, developed account plans for the most important customers and contributes to the commercial policy and division’s strategy. Show less

Amsterdam

As R&D engineer in NLR, I have worked in the full width of the training domain. As project and program manager, I managed project teams, worked for various (international) clients, wrote proposals, project plans and progress reports. As a training consultant I designed training plans and curricula, analysed training needs, developed learning strategies, developed training packages, selected and specified training media.

Amsterdam

As knowledge manager I contributed to unlocking ING’s knowledge on doing business in the EU by establishing communities of practice, maintaining an intranet site, answering questions on financial EU topics and connecting professionals inside and outside the organization.

Amsterdam

Msc, Educational Design, Management & Media

Activities and Societies: - Campusbestuur (1993-1994) - Raad voor de Campusvoorzieningen (1993-1994) - De Alliantie (1992-1995).

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