As the Operations Manager in our medium-sized family business, I play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless functioning of our day-to-day operations. I'm the linchpin that connects various departments, streamlining processes and fostering an environment of efficiency and collaboration.

Smidt-imex EMEA, ASIA & CHINA create, evaluate, import and manage quality controls of promotional gifts that empower your campaign and bring your brand to a higher level. Our 360° approach supports and innovates the connection between the brand and its target group.Smidt-imex regional headquarters in Europe, Asia and China allow to serve the clients across the continents, whilst maintaining brand integrity and cultural feeling throughout different markets. We have two partners in Latin and North America for an additional, local sales support. Through this structure we cover the global market.Sourcing global manufacturers and suppliers through the central offices will deliver our clients economies of scale.Experienced in managing regional and global projects, supplying the world’s leading brands, we ensure that all gifts meet the quality, safety and ethical standards you desire.Smidt-imex employees are an important asset for our customer satisfaction and best services. Strong, experienced & divers teams are at your disposal any time.

Operations Strategy: ConsultantAs of March 2014: We help our clients to achieve their Strategy by combining our global industry expertise with skills in operations strategy, supply chain management, innovation and process consulting while teaming with them to transform their operations capabilities. The value Accenture delivers comes from our ability to work with our clients to design and implement creative, strategic ideas; align solutions transparently to meet customer demands; and execute at speed.Management Consulting: Operations ConsultantUntil March 2014:The Junior Supply Chain Analyst is a member of the global team of client-facing procurement professionals within the procurement business and will be responsible for sourcing and supplier management of a variety of services for both internal and external client's dependant on category specialization. Working with the category manager, assists in the development, clarification and definition of end-user requirements; assist clients to define the processes applicable to the category of services being procured. Supports and builds the management of the client relationship as directed by the lead. Under guidance, leads in coordinating formal bidding processes, supplier selection, contract negotiations and supplier management. Also responsible for coordinating and undertaking formal reporting projects for categories under management, including supplier performance management, spend and contract analysis, industry and supplier research, financial analyses and administrative management of other category related activities both within procurement and as required by external clients

Scouting leader for 6 years of which 3 years as chief leader.2011-2012 head of boyscouts (18yrs old group)2009-2011 head of boyscouts (8-12yrs old group)2007-2011 boyscouts (8-12yrs old group)2006-2007 3 Pommes (6-7 yrs old group)

Customers: Tom-Tom, Sony-Ericsson, Samsung- Bringing new promotional items & Explain new SE models all over Antwerp & Limburg.- I learned how to deal with certain amount of customers, with different geographical location in asless time as possible. While giving them a brief but dynamic training.