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How would you describe your dream job in 10 words or less?

I am looking for a management level position, in a company that produces and/or exports a high quality & innovative product.

(I speak fluent English Dutch & German)

Posted @ 01:37PM, March 04, 2009 by Vincent van Gerven | Permalink
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Work history

www.usashoppingservice.com February 2009 to the present
CEO owner

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How would you describe your time at www.usashoppingservice.com?

To me it is really fullfilling being an entrepreneur. I am going through all the aspects of starting up, managing and expanding this export / freight forwarding service.

-Developed business plan for shipping service to the European Union;
-Initiated and developed business contacts in the
Netherlands, Austria, Belgium and Spain;
-Established a customer base for sporting goods and loyalty promotion program;
-Developed marketing strategy for company's growth throughout the European Union.
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Schadebo Nederland BV March 2008 to June 2008
Credit Manager (contract)

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How would you describe your time at Schadebo Nederland BV?

I worked here for 3 months, (contract position) and finished this job with good results before moving to the USA.

-Managed the credit department of a Dutch hardware importer;
-Analyzed and monitored customer credit terms;
-Negotiated settlements with customers prior to litigation;
-Advised the company directors on credit risks;
-Initiated legal proceedings in breach of contract matters.

Letter of recommendation available.
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van Gerwen Nederland BV August 2005 to January 2007
International Marketing Director

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How would you describe your time at van Gerwen Nederland BV?

I worked hard and learned a lot at this company. I reorganised the internal processes and expanded our business to both Europe and Eastern europe.

-Developed and managed international accounts for Dutch fashion fabric importer with customers throughout western and eastern Europe;
-Restructured and managed the marketing department, initiated a marketing strategy and advised the company directors on internal processes;
-Developed criteria for account credit assessments and monitored the company's credit exposure;
-Advised the company's CEO on appropriate legal action for non-compliant accounts.

Letter of recommendation available.
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Creyf's ASA July 2000 to May 2003
Director of Business Development

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How would you describe your time at Creyf's ASA?

First job after leaving University.
Focused on sales and business development.

Education

University of 's-Hertogenbosch August 1996 to July 2000
Public Management

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How would you describe your time at University of 's-Hertogenbosch?

Bachelor of Arts. After I finished this 4 year course I decided to focus my career on business rather then public management.

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