Monitore is a company dedicated to the representation, importation, distribution, sales and local support of products for the Agricultural sector in Ecuador. Our customers are exporters of exotic fruits such as Bananas and Mango, but also Flowers and Shrimp. In our portfolio we represent international recognized companies such as Xsense (cold chain monitoring), Lallemand (yeast products for the fermentation of Cocoa and Coffee), VacqPack (vacuum packaging of Cocoa) and Ship Fresh (ethylene control).Responsible for the further development of the company, including but not limited too:- Sales and Commercial activities- Main contact with suppliers- Importation of products in our portfolio- Administration; financial reporting, invoicing, stock reports

Access Latin America offers personalized support to develop and execute your business activities in Latin America. We form a network of experienced Dutch entrepreneurs and consultants with over 50 years of combined experience. Together we cover the continent, dominate the local language and are well connected to the local market and culture. We closely work together with a vast network of public and private institutions.Our services include:- Market Scans & Feasibility Studies- Business networking & Partner selection- Trade missions- Project & Event Management- Starting up your local business- Real estate Orientation- Trade Fair Participation- Marketing Activities & Media Publishing- Company Representations

LASA is a Logistics Service provider - focussed on maritime transportation - specialized in the Import & Export of Reefer Cargo / General Cargo / Out of Gauge & Project Cargo along the Latin America West Coast - Ecuador, Peru, Chile & ColombiaWe strive to deliver you the fastest transit-times - direct service - without transhipment - against the best rates - to provide you with the best reliability & efficiency that serves your business best.We can also provide Direct Sourcing of Coffee, Cacao & Fresh Fruits such as Bananas, Mangos, Pineapples, Plantains & Avocados in close cooperation with local exporters and farms.Origin and Destination Coordination of your shipments, including:- Freight Negotiations- Reservation & Booking Coordination with the Shipping Line(s) - including Space & Equipment- Local Coordination of Equipment Pick-Up & Equipment Inspection- Local Coordination of Packaging & Palletizing - including Acquisition & Delivery of Materials- Local Transport Coordination - including price negotiations- Local Coordination with the Port Terminal- Local Coordination of Documentation - Draft BL / BL / DAE / Fito / CdO- Final Reporting on Operations & Administration - per operation- Pre-payment of local invoices

BGP Engineers, a specialized company with focus on climate change, renewable energy and sustainable development. Our key abilities are policy advise, consulting, engineering, project development, project implementation.In Ecuador, BGP is a joint venture partner with Cuenca´s municipal waste company EMAC EP and together we have built Ecuador's first Landfill Biogas Plant.The Landfill Biogas Plant will generate 2 MW / hour of energy and will be operational end 2015.My role at this project was to be one of the representatives of the Dutch companies in Ecuador and to be the bridge / connection between the two entities and countries.

Analyzing market dynamics, pricing trends and market opportunities for the trade between Asia and Europe. Responsible for the communication and implementation of pricing strategies for this trade to European customers to maximize and improve sales profitability for the company.Driving local sales teams forward in line with their KPI's through negotiating spot deals and long-term tender deals.

The APL traineeship program was developed for young high potentials that were specifically selected. The goal of the program was to get to know the container shipping industry, the company, culture and its people, whilst being trained in, and develop, management skills to successfully manage the company in the future.As a Trainee, whilst switching between the different departments of the company (sales, customer service and operations), I was also advising the organization on improvements that I was able to identify.

Bachelor thesis research: I conducted a profound market research of the Malaysian shipbuilding, shipping and offshore industries, and designed an entry strategy for the Dutch Maritime Supply Industry into that market.

Account manager for all imports and exports of BCC Electronics in the Netherlands.

Participation in several cases within the entrepreneurial team of Private Wealth Management Rotterdam