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Delft Technical University (Tudelft), Delft, The Netherlands

At QuTech, we aim to develop scalable prototypes of a quantum computer and an inherently safe quantum internet, based on the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics. To achieve these ambitious goals, we bring together scientists, engineers and industry in an inspiring environment. We are jointly creating the quantum future, because we believe that quantum technology can be a game changer in many social and economic sectors.My role provides comprehensive support for one of QuTech's largest industry-partnered projects, overseeing the administration, scheduling meetings, managing complex agendas, organizing & coordinating client visits, events and equipment orders. I serve as a troubleshooter for all parties involved. My other role is dedicated to supporting 2 of the Quantum Division Principal Investigators and their teams, facilitating recruitment processes, managing onboarding procedures, coordinating agendas and orchestrating team events. Act as a key problem solver and facilitator for staff members reliant on TUD systems in their daily activities.

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of advanced materials, additives and functional products, specialty chemicals, and fibers that are found in products people use every day. At the EMEA regional headquarters in Rotterdam I work for the department of Adhesives. I am the Business Support Specialist and assist the Adhesives Regional Business Sales Director and the his team. I help with administrative and managment needs such as travel, trade shows, expenses and budget management as well as perform data analysis for business reporting. I also organize diverse events and trainings at the corporate regional and local levels. I have assisted on projects with other business areas like Performance Films Marketing team and Coatings & Inks Team meetings, MarCom events, organized regional trainings for Sales Center of Excellence, as well as EMEA Distributor Conference. Each new experience helps me to broaden my knowledge and skills and take them to the next level. I enjoy being a multifunctional asset.

Oud Beijerland, The Netherlands

MARS is one of the biggest family owned companies in the world cultivating great brands in various segments such as M&M's, Uncle Ben's, Wrigleys & Pedigree. I work in the Global Food Segment of MARS, (Consumer Marketing Insights) I have controlled and maintained our 4 million dollar Research and Expense Budgets to be on target for the last 4 years. I have also efficiently and successfully organized and managed all my team’s administrative needs on a European and Global level. I am proud of the work and level of support that I am providing this group of Food executives. Budget & Project management, reporting, agenda's, databases, knowledge management, accounts payable, presentations, event organizing, troubleshooting you name it I have probably done it at some point in this job.

Rotterdam En Omgeving, Nederland

PwC is the 2nd largest multinational professional services network in the world. Proudly I was a part of that network for in total 6 years. I was a dedicated member of the International Assignments coordination team within the Human Resource Services Department providing assistance to our client’s Expats daily with regards to their relocation & tax services, as well as assistance to other PwC executives within HRS for ad hoc projects. Many duties included daily contact with Expats, SVB, UWV, Dutch tax authorities as well as agenda & database maintenance.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

I assisted in the test phase of the newly established Targeting team in the Sales & Business Developement of Human Resource Services, International Assignments Department. I managed the agendas for the Senior Managers, did translations, did research and set up profiles on possible targets of new buisness. I assisted with various ad hoc projects such as travel, presentations and PR for the global international HRS conference.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

My main duties were to assist the Director of the US Tax Practice and the other 4 US Tax Practice Executives with their agendas, scheduling their tax meetings with clients and organizing client documentation. I also maintained the database for client information, assimilated client files and tax information and helped assemble US tax returns and file them during tax season.

Rotterdam

In the department of Cell Biology I was the Assistant to Professor Dr. Dzierzak who specialized in stem cell research. I managed her agenda, travel, post, telephone, e-mail, supplies for the lab as well as occasionaly assisted her with grant proposals. Alongside this I coordinated the Master of Science Molecular Medicine Program that Prof. Dr. Dzierzak established. I was responsible for the literarture & documentation for the program, registration, communication, lectures, guest speakers, facilities, scheduling and graduation.

Rotterdam

I processed orders for polyethyleen big bags for commerical use. Duties: filing, correspondence, troubleshooting and help with trade conferences.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Managed warranty applications from customers who had warranty issues with their Carrier Transicold container refrigeration units. I was responsible for the reporting, warranty payments and correspondence to the International clients such as Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, APL.

Rotterdam En Omgeving, Nederland

I was responsible for the UK territory for the sales of our computer memory chips. I managed the accounts in this sector, provided quotes, processed their orders, was responsible for the billing of my orders and troubleshooting with shipments. I maintained and built relationships and was responsible for accquisiton of new clients.

Den Hague

I assisted the Geo Sciences team with the administration of their new recruits. I handled the post, first assignment details, registration for the necessary courses and panel preparations. I also assisted in ad hoc projects.

Middleharnis

Basic administration, filing, research, telephones

Tucson, Arizona Area

Films: The Quick & the Dead & Tombstone were Westerns shot in Tuscon Arizona, in which I was a PA (production Assistant) on both. I worked in the Art department setting up sets, running errands for the designers, researching information to make set conform to time and period of the movie. On Tombstone I was a set production assistant working on the actual filming of the scenes. Managing the background cast with makeup and costumes and placement. I assisted the actors on set, assisted the set dressers and directors team.TV movies that I worked on during this time frame were: Blind Justice, Roosters, Seduced by Evil

Phoenix, Arizona , Verenigde Staten

Office production assistant on this low budget made for film festival motion picture. I assisted in the set up of the production office, the arrival of cast and crew, transportation to locations, permits, catering, hotel and travel arrangements.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications / Broadcast Journalism Emphasis Film And Television Production, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Played Collegic Softball NCAA pac 10, Film club, Volunteer at University radio station Selected to Work at Club.

Certificates Professional & Advanced Event Management; (Ema) Accredited Event Professional, Professional Event Management; Advanced Event Management; Live & Online Events