About
Highly accomplished Project and Interim Manager with extensive experience in facility, property, and real estate management, specializing in turn-key project delivery, corporate relocations, and the implementation of advanced workplace concepts. Proven ability to optimize hard and soft services, drive operational efficiencies across diverse portfolios, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget, consistently recognized for a client-focused, results-driven, and collaborative approach.
Work
Diels2D Project en Facilitymanagement
|Zelfstandig Project- & Interim Manager
Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Summary
Led diverse project and interim management assignments, specializing in facility and property management for various clients, delivering strategic oversight and operational excellence.
Highlights
Managed multiple Managed Agent contracts across 50 Enexis locations, encompassing Access Security, Landscaping, and DBM services, ensuring robust operational frameworks.
Optimized hard-services processes between IFM contractors and Enexis' Logistics Distribution and 24/7 locations, resulting in enhanced technical service delivery and reduced incident rates.
Provided interim real estate management for GGz Centraal, overseeing the maintenance and operations of 240 diverse care facilities, from residential homes to clinics.
Directed the interim optimization of Paramount's FM organization, leading an Activity Based Working implementation for 400 employees/280 workstations within a 12,500 m2 monumental office building.
Spearheaded the relocation and office fit-out project for Coty NL -WTC Schiphol to their Amsterdam HQ, accommodating 120 workstations and proposing a new event management organization.
SDB Groep
|Consultant & Project Manager
IJsselstein, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Summary
Provided expert consultancy and project management for the transformation of traditional office spaces into hybrid work environments and modern meeting concepts.
Highlights
Delivered comprehensive consultancy and project management for the transition from traditional cell offices to a hybrid working model for a new workplace and meeting concept.
Designed and implemented central meeting and conference locations across the Netherlands, optimizing space utilization and fostering collaborative environments.
Geldmaat
|FM Business Analyst & Implementation Lead
Weesp, North Holland, Netherlands
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Summary
Conducted business analysis, design, and implementation of facility services for a national network of ATMs, ensuring efficient and standardized operations.
Highlights
Performed comprehensive FM Business Analysis, designing and implementing facility services for a national network comprising 7,000 ATMs.
Developed and deployed a Regie model covering critical services including maintenance, cleaning, energy, supplies, storage, and branding, enhancing operational consistency.
Stater N.V.
|Transition Manager
Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Summary
Managed the critical transition from fully outsourced facility services to an integrated self-delivery model, ensuring seamless operational continuity.
Highlights
Directed the transition management for the complete insourcing of the facility organization, integrating all hard and soft services under a single self-delivery model.
Ensured a smooth and efficient handover process, maintaining service levels and optimizing internal operational control.
Universiteit van Amsterdam
|Project Manager, Faculty of Law
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Summary
Led the project management for the fit-out of the REC A, Faculty of Law, overseeing the furnishing and readiness of non-education spaces.
Highlights
Managed the project for the fit-out of the 30,000 m2 REC A, Faculty of Law, delivering the facility on schedule for academic use.
Coordinated the procurement and installation of standard and specialized furniture for all non-education areas and the library, ensuring functional and aesthetic alignment.
Coty Benelux B.V.
|Project Manager, Office Relocation
Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands
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Summary
Directed the project management for the relocation of offices from Haarlem and Rotterdam to WTC Schiphol, ensuring turn-key operational delivery and service implementation.
Highlights
Led the complex project management for the relocation of multiple offices to WTC Schiphol, achieving turn-key operational delivery of the new office spaces.
Managed the procurement and implementation of all hard and soft services, ensuring comprehensive readiness for business operations.
Developed an advisory proposal for the optimal utilization and delivery of the vacated office locations.
Tomtom
|Interim Senior Facility Manager
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Summary
Served as Interim Senior Facility Manager, optimizing service desk operations, contract management, and integrating facility services and processes.
Highlights
Optimized service desk operations and contract management, enhancing efficiency and user satisfaction.
Successfully integrated various facility services and processes, streamlining workflows and improving overall operational synergy.
De Nederlandsche Bank
|Project Manager, Turn-key Delivery
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Summary
Managed the turn-key delivery of a new DNB Visitor Center and a 6,000 m2 ICT division office building, overseeing all aspects from fit-out to relocation.
Highlights
Directed the turn-key delivery of the newly developed DNB Visitor Center and a 6,000 m2 office building for the ICT division, ensuring readiness for occupation.
Managed the fit-out and implementation of soft services, including procurement and installation of workstations, BHV systems, and audiovisual equipment.
Coordinated the entire relocation process to the new facility, minimizing disruption and ensuring a seamless transition for staff and operations.
Universiteit van Amsterdam
|Project Manager, Roeterseiland Campus
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Summary
Managed the fit-out and relocation project for the Roeterseiland campus, implementing hard and soft services and coordinating the move of 150 workstations.
Highlights
Successfully managed the fit-out and relocation project to the Roeterseiland campus, delivering a fully operational environment.
Implemented comprehensive hard and soft services, ensuring all facilities met operational requirements.
Coordinated the relocation of 150 workstations, executing the move efficiently with minimal impact on productivity.
Private opdrachtgever
|Project Manager, Residential Villa
Vught, North Brabant, Netherlands
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Summary
Provided comprehensive project guidance for the completion, fit-out, delivery, and move-in of a high-end residential villa.
Highlights
Managed the completion and fit-out phases of a residential villa, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and client specifications.
Oversaw the successful delivery and move-in process, coordinating all logistics and final preparations for occupancy.
Exact Holding NV
|Housing & Real Estate Manager/Principle Procurement
Delft, South Holland, Netherlands
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Summary
Directed real estate development and management, overseeing a global portfolio and strategic procurement for a leading software company.
Highlights
Led the development, project management, and implementation of a new 600-employee headquarters in Delft, optimizing corporate infrastructure.
Managed a vast real estate portfolio encompassing 64 offices across 40 countries, ensuring strategic alignment and cost efficiency.
Orchestrated the relocation of the Exact Development Centre to the Petronas Tower in Kuala Lumpur, a complex international project.
Served as Facility Manager, driving operational excellence and strategic procurement initiatives across all company locations.
Nicholson International
|Executive Search Consultant
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Summary
Provided executive search services, identifying and placing top-tier talent for various industries.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive executive search assignments, successfully placing candidates in key leadership roles.
Developed strong client relationships and managed candidate pipelines, contributing to organizational growth and talent acquisition strategies.
Amstel Intercontinental Hotel
|Rooms Division/Executive Management
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Summary
Managed Rooms Division operations, contributing to guest satisfaction and operational efficiency within a luxury hotel setting.
Highlights
Oversaw all aspects of Rooms Division operations, including front office, housekeeping, and guest services, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
Implemented operational improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality, maintaining the hotel's luxury standards.
Sofitel Legend The Grand, Amsterdam / Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
|Front Office Management
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Summary
Directed front office operations at prestigious luxury hotels, ensuring seamless guest arrivals, departures, and service delivery.
Highlights
Managed comprehensive front office operations, including reception, concierge, and guest relations, for high-end hotel establishments.
Trained and supervised front office teams, fostering a culture of excellence and personalized guest service.
Hilton International
|Executive Management Program Participant
London, Greater London, UK
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Summary
Participated in an intensive Executive Management Program across multiple international locations, gaining broad operational and leadership experience.
Highlights
Completed a rigorous Executive Management Program with rotations in London, Munich, Paris, and Brussels, developing cross-cultural leadership skills.
Gained exposure to diverse operational functions within the hospitality sector, contributing to strategic initiatives and daily management.
Education
Hoge Hotelschool Den Haag
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Bachelor
Hotel- & Facility Management
Languages
Dutch
English
German
French
Certificates
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Issued By
Council for Six Sigma Certification
Prince2® Practitioner & Foundation
Issued By
APMG Axelos
Skills
Project & Program Management
Turn-key Delivery, Relocation Management, Fit-out Projects, Prince2, Scrum (Agile), Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Timeline Management, Risk Management.
Facility & Property Management
Real Estate Portfolio Management, Hard & Soft Services, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Service Desk Optimization, Workplace Concepts (ABW), Hybrid Work Environments, Building Management Systems (BMS), Access Security, DBM (Design, Build, Maintain), Maintenance & Operations.
Business & Process Improvement
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Process Optimization, Business Analysis, Transition Management, Insourcing/Outsourcing, Operational Efficiency, Reporting & Analytics.
Leadership & Strategy
Interim Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Client Relationship Management, Advisory Services, Change Management, Executive Management.
Technical & Financial Acumen
Technical Insight, Financial Insight, Construction Oversight, Procurement, Cost Savings, Accounting for Non-Accountants.
Hospitality & Guest Services
Rooms Division Management, Front Office Operations, Guest Experience, Hotel Management, Customer Service.