BIOGRAPHY

As a younster I was involved in a local youth movement where I held a leadership role. This experience helped me to further develop my leadership skills throughout my professional career. Integrity is a value that I hold dear both professionally and in my personal life. My personal philosophy is "actions speak louder than words", and I am happy when colleagues and peers share the same values. I am known for my ability to get things done, and that is why I believe people should hire me.

• I was born close to Christmas in Uccle/Brussels and grew up in a small village near the southern border of Brussels. My native language is Dutch, but I am also fluent in French and English and have functional knowledge of German.

• When studying Marketing in Antwerp in 1985, I also started a 10+ year career as a local freelance journalist for Belgian’s leading newspaper. A few years ago, I returned to freelance writing for a local community magazine and attend the local city council meetings each month.

• I began my professional career in FMCG sales and later switched to the marketing department of a former Belgian energy brand. I have gathered a wealth of expertise in this field over the years and have also held account responsibilities in an advertising agency. After returning to the energy industry, I was involved in a change management program aimed at making the network more customer oriented.

• In 2005, I joined Belgian's leading quick-service restaurant brand as a Field Marketing Manager and was also a part of a Management Buy Out program that ended in 2016. At that time, I was responsible for network expansion and real estate.

• Marketing and communication have always been my first love, and in 2019 I decided to pursue a career as a freelance marketing professional. I am equipped with the skills and experience to quickly adapt to new environments and work both independently and as part of a team. My expertise also extends beyond marketing, including result-driven project management, paralegal, training, and coaching.

• Since I started as a freelance marketing professional, I have accomplished several missions. The most recent is this one in the government sector within the field of health and welfare of persons.

"Getting Things Done"