PTP Group, the Latin American terminal operator and logistics services provider is expanding into Europe - with the construction of a multipurpose terminal in Cádiz, Spain and an office in Rotterdam. As country manager, I am the first point of contact for the next steps in The Netherlands.

Succesfully started my own zzp-company in which I help maritime companies with various projects in communications. Projects amongs others for City of Rotterdam, Rotterdam Partners, DEAL, Erasmus UPT, NT Media, RPPC.

The Maritime & Logistics University oas offers the Master of Science program Shipping and Transport in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The MLU is part of the STC Group, the Rotterdam based educational institute. The MSc program is designed for ambitious professionals in the maritime and logistics sectors.Responsible for curriculum development, marketing and planning of the MSc programme.Teaching logistics courses and organising cases.Supervising students who write their MSc Thesis.Responsible for organising short courses such as Anatomy of Shipping and Transport.Responsible for the exchange programme to Oman or Vietnam.Member of different education committees.Actively present in different international projects for the STC Group.

The Rotterdam Maritime Services Community represents the common interests of Rotterdam based banks, insurance companies, insurance brokers, lawyers, accountants, tax consultants, damage experts and other related businesses which provide professional services to the maritime industry. Together with our members, we work on strengthening Rotterdam’s position as a leading maritime business services center. Responsabilities: Expanding the network, internationally promoting the maritime business cluster, attracting new members, the daily operations and organising events. Representing the RMSC in Rotterdam and around. Selfstarting role.

Responsible for the business development and account management of all breakbulk terminals and shipping companies. First point of contact for Breakbulk at the Port of Rotterdam. Amongst others involved in: • Business Development of the Non Ferro and Steel markets. • Promotion of Rotterdam Breakbulk Port (international). • Acquisition opportunities for breakbulk in coordination with the breakbulk terminals in Rotterdam.• Spot redevelopment possibilities in port areas. • Project / Process coordination.Untill june 2012 also responsible for the RoRo Freight companies in the Port area.

Different roles:2005-2007 - Account Manager New Business:- Business to Business (first Gouda region, later Rotterdam region)- Prospects 100-250 employees (profit, non-profit and government organisations)- Total communications- Consultative selling- Cold canvassing- Winner of Sales Challenge 2006 for SME 2004-2005 - Sales Executive New Business:- Business to Business Rotterdam region- Prospects up to 100 employees

Very broad role, responsible for invoicing, organising all sorts of events and planning.