MOTTO: “Life isn’t about collecting things, it’s about collecting experiences”

• Positive and enthusiastic
• Good at building relationships quickly & working in teams
• Great communication skills (1 on 1’s, presenting, facilitating)
• Organized, analytical and result focused

• Jan. 2013- June 2015, Entrepreneurial manager, lululemon athletica, Amsterdam (lululemon athletica (North-American company) creates components for people to live happy, healthy and fun lives by selling sports and yoga clothing and by developing leaders in the world):
o Recruit, coach, lead a team with a focus on developing leaders through their vision and goals
o Give workshops on creating a life you want for groups and individuals
o Lead through all of the related practices of leading self, leading others and leading organization
o Launch a new brand by creating out of the box strategic brand and communication plans.
o Build brand awareness through grassroots community events, partnerships and social media.
o Set up a store. Drive results through all store operations focusing on providing the best consumer service.
o Relationship management of business-to-business accounts and influencers.
o Assist in the smooth opening and operation of international stores.

• Dec. 2009 – Dec. 2012, Marketing Manager PowerBar and Trainer, Nestlé Canada: Develop strategic brand plans. Corporate with cross-functional teams and partners to execute innovations and communication plans. Maintain community relationships and support sponsor strategy. Coach a direct report. Trainer workshop “presentation techniques” and initiator of a platform to share ideas and knowledge

• Aug. 2008 – Nov. 2009, NPD Manager Culinary, MAGGI, Nestlé Netherland: New product development/ Innovations. Consumer studies & Corporate with global business unit.

• Jan 2007 - July 2008, Product Manager MAGGI: Strategy and operations to increase turnover and margins. Work closely with internal and external partners to satisfy customer’s need. Focus: Project management, research, communication.

• Feb. 2006 – Dec. 2006, Jr. Category Manager MAGGI, Nestlé Netherlands: Strategy and operations to establish growth. Support key account managers in creation and execution of communication/promotion plans.

• Sept. 2005 – Jan. 2006, Field Sales Specialist Retail, Nestlé Netherlands: Start Nestlé Young Talent Programme: Relationship management. Sales of Nestlé Products. Create local promotions/events.

• Nov. 2004 – Feb. 2005, Jr. Category Manager, Foodservice, Heinz, Australia: Support key account managers: Develop tools to increase brand awareness.

• 1997- 2004, Foodservice Heinz, Retail Merchandising NL : Marketing/ sales support roles. Waitress and hostess in restaurants and at events.

Personal development (books, magazines, workshops), public speaking, cultural activities, travelling, health & exercise, dinners and good talks with friends.