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Almere Stad Area, Netherlands

Mediservice is a subsidiary of Van Vliet Medical Supply B.V., an ISO13485 certified company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, distribution and maintenance of medical equipment and technical installations. Mediservice B.V. focusses on managed maintenance services for all medical equipment and technical installations in (private) clinics and (public) hospitals. Mediservice B.V. also provides installation, commissioning and maintenance services for equipment… Show more Mediservice is a subsidiary of Van Vliet Medical Supply B.V., an ISO13485 certified company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, distribution and maintenance of medical equipment and technical installations. Mediservice B.V. focusses on managed maintenance services for all medical equipment and technical installations in (private) clinics and (public) hospitals. Mediservice B.V. also provides installation, commissioning and maintenance services for equipment manufacturers/dealers.As general manager I provide tailor made maintenance solutions for our (potential) customers, wishing to outsource these activities partly or in whole, manage with a team of experienced colleagues and state of the art software tools the assets of our clients, focus on efficiency for our customers and own organization, etc. The strength of our organization is to "merge" with our customers. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology company, dedicated to help improving people’s lives by repairing and healing the human body. Smith & Nephew develops, manufactures and markets products based on internationally patented technologies. The technologies are globally used in different specialties, amongst with in ENT procedures. Smith & Nephew owns a technology that makes ENT surgery a better experience for both patients and has been adopted by ENT physicians throughout the… Show more Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology company, dedicated to help improving people’s lives by repairing and healing the human body. Smith & Nephew develops, manufactures and markets products based on internationally patented technologies. The technologies are globally used in different specialties, amongst with in ENT procedures. Smith & Nephew owns a technology that makes ENT surgery a better experience for both patients and has been adopted by ENT physicians throughout the world.After the acquisition of Arthrocare by Smith & Nephew I was, as Territory Manager ENT, responsible for promoting and expanding the unique ENT product portfolio in The Netherlands, by providing a high standard of services and technical advice, in line with the prescribed goals and targets. In a 12 month period I have built strong relations with key opinion leaders, challenged surgeons, gained new contracts and managed to establish Smith & Nephew as an ENT company in the Netherlands. Show less

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

Simed Health Care Group, a leading company in turnkey health care projects, offers a total solution for anyone wishing to design, built and / or operate a health care facility. Simed Services provides support for health care institutions on a global scale, which focuses on the care for medical equipment. Market forces, economic cutbacks and increasing focus on safety often require a collaboration with external parties to help manage the progress of the clinical process. Simed Services offers… Show more Simed Health Care Group, a leading company in turnkey health care projects, offers a total solution for anyone wishing to design, built and / or operate a health care facility. Simed Services provides support for health care institutions on a global scale, which focuses on the care for medical equipment. Market forces, economic cutbacks and increasing focus on safety often require a collaboration with external parties to help manage the progress of the clinical process. Simed Services offers a service package that contains besides the actual maintenance of the medical equipment a.o. risk analysis methods, screening and update of the maintenance contracts, clinical training programmes, periodical technical training programmes, asset management and contract management for all medical equipment that is used in hospitals. As Account Manager Services I made sure that existing accounts stayed satisfied with the service packages Simed Services offers and that leads became aware of this unique service concept.During this period I, and a growing team of dedicated people, were able to show significant growth number of customers and revenue. Show less

Groot Ammers, The Netherlands

European Transport Systems (part of van der Vlist) is a Dutch company specialized in “value added logistics” for the mining industry, heavy construction equipment and agricultural machines. My main existing account is Komatsu with offices and factories in Japan, China and Europe, but also acquisition of new accounts in amongst others the upcoming Chinese market, with whom to build a long-term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationship. Business with these accounts is secured by means of… Show more European Transport Systems (part of van der Vlist) is a Dutch company specialized in “value added logistics” for the mining industry, heavy construction equipment and agricultural machines. My main existing account is Komatsu with offices and factories in Japan, China and Europe, but also acquisition of new accounts in amongst others the upcoming Chinese market, with whom to build a long-term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationship. Business with these accounts is secured by means of long term contract for the entire or part of the logistic chain. This includes sea freight, custom formalities, port shunting, storage, assembly / modification, transport to final destination and, in some occasions, “on site assembly”.Due to the unstable economy and consequently an uncertain financial situation I was told to look for another job. Even though I committed myself to European Transport Systems, and enjoy working there, leaving was the best option.During the short period I was able to book some strategic successes for the company.Reporting to the General Manager of the company. Show less

Simed International bv is a Dutch company specialized in “turn-key” healthcare projects (hospitals, clinics, health centers) on a global scale. During my profession as international account manager, I was responsible for the management, development and acquisition of (key) accounts in both public and private sector. Streamlining the different departments within Simed International with regard to qualification, sourcing, preparation, bidding and implementation of large, complex and long term… Show more Simed International bv is a Dutch company specialized in “turn-key” healthcare projects (hospitals, clinics, health centers) on a global scale. During my profession as international account manager, I was responsible for the management, development and acquisition of (key) accounts in both public and private sector. Streamlining the different departments within Simed International with regard to qualification, sourcing, preparation, bidding and implementation of large, complex and long term health care projects in the designated area. This includes concept development, budgeting, project finance, proposal delivery, negotiations, contracting, complicated logistic processes, installation, commissioning and after sales support / service.Business with public entities is a time consuming process and requires dedication, patience and flexibility. Results achieved during employment:• Contract with Romanian Government for country wide program to supply and install medical equipment for a total value of Euro 6 million;• Agreement with government in Rep. Srpska for the realization of new hospital for total value of Euro 8 million. Agreement included financial proposal.• Contract of Euro 1 million with government of Bulgaria for the supply and installation of defibrillators and monitors.Reporting to the General Manager (and owner) of the company. Show less

Responsible for coordinating the major projects for the company. Procurement and contract negotiations for high value medical and non-medical equipment (MRI, HIS, telephones, monitors, ambulances, helicopters, etc.) In depth knowledge of the suppliers market for everything that is required in a modern health care facility.In my role as bid manager I also managed a business unit (6 fte) of product specialists and purchasers.Major achievement:• Coordinating a bid for Libyan… Show more Responsible for coordinating the major projects for the company. Procurement and contract negotiations for high value medical and non-medical equipment (MRI, HIS, telephones, monitors, ambulances, helicopters, etc.) In depth knowledge of the suppliers market for everything that is required in a modern health care facility.In my role as bid manager I also managed a business unit (6 fte) of product specialists and purchasers.Major achievement:• Coordinating a bid for Libyan government for the completion of university hospital in North – Eastern part of the country. Total value Euro 130 million;• Provide product- and project presentations for management- and procurement team of the hospital;• As people manager, I and a special procurement team of approx. 15 people, managed to book significant cost reductions and savings for this project, resulting in a above average profit margin.Reporting to Sales & Procurement Manager. Show less

Responsible for developing the wholesale division and production unit of the company. In the first six months I introduced standard operating procedures and the acquisition of new customers resulted in a further increase of the profit contribution later that year and the years after. One of the major achievements was a frame agreement for the production and supply of 2.000 m2 per week for Fetim in Amsterdam.Reporting to General Manager (and owner) of the company.

IDA is a pharmaceutical wholesale company, based in Amsterdam, with, at that time, 2 factories on the isle of Malta. During my function as Account Manager EMEA I was responsible for the management and development of existing customer accounts in both public and non-profit sector, and drove the acquisition process for new account. Appointing and managing agents and representatives in the designated areas in order to set-up and maintain a solid business network. 2 Account Managers as direct… Show more IDA is a pharmaceutical wholesale company, based in Amsterdam, with, at that time, 2 factories on the isle of Malta. During my function as Account Manager EMEA I was responsible for the management and development of existing customer accounts in both public and non-profit sector, and drove the acquisition process for new account. Appointing and managing agents and representatives in the designated areas in order to set-up and maintain a solid business network. 2 Account Managers as direct report.In spring 1996 I achieved to sign a contract with the Ministry of Health in Kenya for a total value of Euro 50 million, financed through UK Government, for the supply and country wide distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.Other achievement was the supply and distribution of surgical instruments to Serbia & Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina, financed by the European Union in Brussels. Total value: Euro 7 million.Reporting to General Manager of the company. Show less

Responsible for the internal sales department, designated with preparing offers and managing the offer / approval process. Managing a team of 20 employees (pharmacist assistants, product specialist and administrators).My direct and honest communication, as well as my energetic personality, led to a high “hit rate” of the offers for this company. People enjoy working with me.Reporting to Sales Director.