Michael Wulfsen Email & Phone Number

Delft, Zh, Nl

Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland

Seeking out- and contributing to the connection and interaction between companies, organisations and TU Delft. With our dedicated Innovation & Impact Centre of the TU Delft, connecting start-ups and companies to the TU Delft Campus and further developing the importance of our unique open-innovation ecosystem in collaboration with public organizations, stakeholders and third parties. The breeding ground for radical innovations. A wonderfully inspiring environment, where students, scientists and… Show more Seeking out- and contributing to the connection and interaction between companies, organisations and TU Delft. With our dedicated Innovation & Impact Centre of the TU Delft, connecting start-ups and companies to the TU Delft Campus and further developing the importance of our unique open-innovation ecosystem in collaboration with public organizations, stakeholders and third parties. The breeding ground for radical innovations. A wonderfully inspiring environment, where students, scientists and companies work together passionately on the same mission: 'impact for a sustainable society'. Show less

Curaçao

> Wulfsen 63-studio was established with a self initiated special crowdfunding campaign. This made the first crowdfunding on Curaçao a fact. Local support confirmed this step and that turned out to be the right push.> In a studio/retail environment we successfully focus on Custom Made and Corporate Fashion (B2B), supplemented with fashion accessories for individual sales. With the right focus in this niche market, Curaçao and the Caribbean is stylishly dressed.>… Show more > Wulfsen 63-studio was established with a self initiated special crowdfunding campaign. This made the first crowdfunding on Curaçao a fact. Local support confirmed this step and that turned out to be the right push.> In a studio/retail environment we successfully focus on Custom Made and Corporate Fashion (B2B), supplemented with fashion accessories for individual sales. With the right focus in this niche market, Curaçao and the Caribbean is stylishly dressed.> Management of all business processes, marketing and back office administration from The Netherlands. Purchasing and maintaining relationships. The local business operations are in the hands of my business partner in Curaçao. Show less

The Hague

> With a professional and creative approach creating new business opportunities for our B2B clients. With extra personal attention taking care of appropriate- and higly effective leads.

Curaçao / Aruba

> Succession local director (retirement) and a simultaneous takeover of our family business (retail women's and men's fashion) with 22 employees in the Dutch Caribbean. Two separate stores in Curaçao (women's fashion / men's fashion) and a combined store in Aruba with a wide range of international brands (mainly European) supplemented with fashion essentials.> Day-to-day management, HR, purchasing, marketing & sales.> With over 50 years of history, W&W is a leading… Show more > Succession local director (retirement) and a simultaneous takeover of our family business (retail women's and men's fashion) with 22 employees in the Dutch Caribbean. Two separate stores in Curaçao (women's fashion / men's fashion) and a combined store in Aruba with a wide range of international brands (mainly European) supplemented with fashion essentials.> Day-to-day management, HR, purchasing, marketing & sales.> With over 50 years of history, W&W is a leading retailer of "European Fashion" in the Caribbean, but is in dire straits at that time. Various reorganisations and relocations implemented. Developed- and opened a brand new concept/shop (free & easy). Introduction custom-made clothing. Rejuvenation of interior & design and updating collections. Setting up separate stores for women's- and men's clothing to improve a clearer profile and a better experience in the W&W stores. Improving digital CRM and automation administration.> Leading the family business future-proof to a new phase into a new era for eight years. After a long period with a lot of creativity and many realized initiatives, but also struggles and setbacks, all activities were eventually discontinued. Due to the persistently deteriorating economic conditions in the Antilles and changed market conditions, there was a lack of healthy prospects for the future. A different, a more specialized concept is better suited to the current circumstances. Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

> With a similar corporate culture and heritage, a good balance/agreement was found with TSS for continuity of W&W. Responsible for W&W management, monitoring concept, and purchase & sales. > Following TSS's decision to fully focus on its core activities, those of W&W were terminated after two years.> Purchasing & Sales Manager for the business unit "TSS Outlets" (7 stores).> Responsible for the entire buying and merchandising of all the outlets. Budget… Show more > With a similar corporate culture and heritage, a good balance/agreement was found with TSS for continuity of W&W. Responsible for W&W management, monitoring concept, and purchase & sales. > Following TSS's decision to fully focus on its core activities, those of W&W were terminated after two years.> Purchasing & Sales Manager for the business unit "TSS Outlets" (7 stores).> Responsible for the entire buying and merchandising of all the outlets. Budget planning and follow-up. Repositioning and development of the private label collections/own product development. Supervision of production and stock arrangements at suppliers (visiting production). Planning just-in-time stock delivery to the stores. Sales support and coaching of the stores, which were able to grow successfully with optimal sales opportunities. Show less

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

> Succession family business with 4 women's/men's clothing stores in NL with 20 employees. With 100 years of history, W&W is a locally well-known retailer in the upper middle segment.> Together with my younger brother following-up daily management of our father, who went for an early retirement, thus giving us room for a necessary new course.> Daily management, purchasing, HR, marketing & sales.> Redefined target group and corporate identity. Reinforced… Show more > Succession family business with 4 women's/men's clothing stores in NL with 20 employees. With 100 years of history, W&W is a locally well-known retailer in the upper middle segment.> Together with my younger brother following-up daily management of our father, who went for an early retirement, thus giving us room for a necessary new course.> Daily management, purchasing, HR, marketing & sales.> Redefined target group and corporate identity. Reinforced private labeling. Repositioning stores. New casual shopping concept. Successfully implemented various reorganisations.> As part of a future-proof business plan, the planned restart unfortunately could not be completed successfully. The takeover by The Society Shop enabled the employment and heritage of W&W to be secured, which was realized in good understanding. W&W was able to benefit from the synergy and more efficiency as part of a larger organization. Show less

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

> Finally becoming part of our family business, which has always been my goal. Fully focused on the continuity of our company's long and rich history (since 1899). Management Assistant. Managing daily tasks, purchasing & sales.

London, England, United Kingdom

> First full-time job. Opportunity seized to gain international experience at international reputable department store.>Sales of high-end clothing Men's Department and sales in shop-in-shop department of Turnbull & Asser (top-segment shirt maker).

Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom

> Self-organized internship. Paid, fulltime. > Going through different production departments- and various production processes (shirts, ties). Eventually, together with colleague independently restarted the shut down of the internal printing department.

Gosslar, Germany

> Internship at producer of ready-to-wear menswear (upper middle segment). > Production- & sales preparation, control incoming fabrics, research and testing department.

Bachelor'S Fashion Management (Bte), Retail Management Fashion

Detex-1, General Knowledge Of Textiles