Marketing communications professional working internationally since 2000

Until the end of 2012, I was Manager Communications for an international manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetics and technical textiles. In this role I was responsible for both internal and external communication.

Mid 2012 I have taken the decision to quit my job and use my expertise in a broader context as freelance communication consultant. The mission of the consultancy XtrAct Communications is to assist international small to medium-sized companies in their marketing and corporate communication for the German market.

Below is a summary of the most relevant education and work experience.

Education economics and communications 

Economic sciences
Diplom-Kauffrau (M.Sc.)
FernUniversität in Hagen (Germany)

Marketing communications, EQF level 6
NIMA-B
Netherlands Institute of Marketing, Amstelveen

HBO Marketingcommunicatie
NCOI, Utrecht (NL)

Digital Marketing
Online Marketing Management
Düsseldorfer Akademie für Marketing-Kommunikation (Germany)

Vocational education industrial clerk
Commercial Chamber degree: Industriekauffrau
Berufskolleg Elberfeld & Akzo Nobel Wuppertal (Germany)

Professional experience gained in international B2B environments

Since 2013
Freelance communications consultant and founder of XtrAct Communications,
Houten (the Netherlands)

2006-2012
Manager Communications, Colbond Group Arnhem (the Netherlands)
(since 2013 Bonar; part of Low & Bonar plc)
Responsible for Corporate and Marketing Communications
Reporting to the CEO

2010-2012*
Manager Communications, Bonar Yarns Arnhem (the Netherlands) / Dundee (UK)
Responsible for Corporate and Marketing Communications
Reporting to the CEO

* Ad interim role (add-on)

2000-2006
Marketing Assistant, Colbond bv
Execution of the marketing communications plan for Europe

1999-2000
Customer Service Employee, Colbond Geosynthetics GmbH
Price calculations, order processing and after-sales service Germany, Austria, Switzerland

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