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Belgium

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, Verenigde Staten

Singapore

In this position, I direct B2B sales on key accounts and play a pivotal role in sales supervision for 15 countries and mentor 60 employees in Singapore and Indonesia. I execute Profit and Loss (P&L) management and budgeting functions while compiling reports for CFO/CEO and preside over seven direct subordinate staff.

Singapore

As Sales Manager, I nurtured lucrative relationships with existing clients while constantly pursuing new accounts. I delivered accurate and detailed sales forecasts and designed individual employees quotas while assigning territories and setting performance goals for sales staff.

Antwerp Area, Belgium

In this role, I oversaw the end-to-end progression for the construction of a new refining plant in Kontich, Belgium. I collaborated with applicants, contractors, and inspectors for execution of project activities while facilitating several meetings during the project lifecycle. Additionally, I allocated tasks and resources to cross-functional teams and monitored project expenses to ensure activities remained within budget.

Dr Congo

In this position, I acquired and transacted precious metals and led all operational aspects, training and mentored 30 employees including five expatriates. I assessed local market conditions and recognised current and prospective sales opportunities while devising strategic operations for business advancement and execution.

Antwerp Area, Belgium

In this position, I developed, sustained, and oversaw e-commerce platform and clients. I formulated and implemented marketing strategies to promote, introduce, and sell a variety of precious metal products and collectibles to new and existing customers. Additionally, I maintained inventory levels and assisted with liquidation activities where applicable.

Singapore

As Field Sales representative, I outlined and examined the target market to establish and effect sales and marketing strategy for a start-up business for customized groups traveling to the Philippines. I superintended multiple accounts simultaneously and maintained and created a customer database while fostered long-term partnerships with client groups.

Brussels Area, Belgium

This consultancy traineeship gave me the opportunity to develop my personal & management competences through an assignment at BNP Paribas Group, combined with business & career coaching, intervision and an extended training programme that focuses on mastering management and preparing for leadership.In this role, I was part of the project management office for "Steering Centre Talent & Performance Tools, " and oversaw the operation of the information system platform for international human resources. I tracked and documented project developments, monitoring intra-program threats, complications, interdependencies, and assets while managing key stakeholder relationships and facilitating communication programs.

Leuven Area, Belgium

Strategic consulting for the global bar/restaurant franchise network of branded outlets.• Mapping the organization using the 7S model of McKinsey, focus on shared values• Assessing the organizational culture (Cameron & Quinn)• Advising on diverse strategic and HR related topics

Advanced Master, Human Resources Management

Activities and Societies: Co-founder - President of the AMS Student Council, Class Representative of the Master HRM• Multidisciplinary.

Bachelor & Master, Applied Economics - Economic Policy

Activities and Societies: President('08-'09) / Event Manager('07-'08) of the Student Association at the FAE; Studentrepresentative.

Executive Education, Operations Management Bundle

• Supply Chain Management: Strategy and Planning for Effective Operations - Design supply chains that improve profitability - Identify.

Executive Education, Negotiation For Value Creation

key modules include: - Psychological biases - Value creation & capture - Negotiator as persuader - Dealing with difficult behaviors

Executive Education, Leading The Effective Sales Force

A joint INSEAD-Wharton programme for senior sales executives that focuses on optimising the performance of the sales force.

Erasmus "Exchange" Programme

Activities and Societies: Member of the comitée for residents of "Fondation Biermans-Lapôtre"