Kennis, opleidingen en ervaring:

Opleiding: Universitair

Stages en werkervaring: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2007 – 2010
International Dispensary Association (IDA) Foundation. Amsterdam.
Sales Support Account manager.

IDA Foundation is a not-for-profit supplier of essential medicines at low cost for Public sector in developing countries, the procurement agent to the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI).
•Developed and maintained the relationship between existing and potential key-accounts in an assigned area and the company's multiple sites, being the first point of contact for organizations such as international NGO’s and Governments, UN Developing Projects and Public Healthcare Institutions.
•Prepared and provided clients with sales quotes for antiretroviral drugs to implement HIV/AIDS Global Fund relief programs in the various countries of destination (Eastern Europe, Asia).
•Coordinated supply issues with all departments and at all levels, with a special focus on a purchasing team in India (Mumbai) and on global suppliers.
•Followed up cross-border fulfillment of orders until and after delivery in assigned region, ensuring that projects would meet their stated objectives.
•Drew and dealt with service contracts, regulatory systems and requirements in developed and developing countries, including international legal procedures.


2004 - 2006
Self – employed. Amsterdam.
Developing and running online retail business in yoga props and well-being accessories.
•Sourcing the products
•Advertising online (e-Bay)
•Customer communication
•Logistics

1998 - 2003
W. F. Westermann & Co b. v. Amsterdam
Trader in soft commodities worldwide.

W.F. Westermann & Co b. v. was a Dutch trading and brokerage Company, dealing internationally in coffee, cocoa and other ingredients (nuts, spices) for the confectionery and food industry.
•Developed entirely new markets and business network for a cocoa desk, with a special focus on Eastern European/Russian markets (20% travel).
•Negotiated and closed deals (I have consistently exceeded my sales targets).
•Managed cocoa price risk by purchasing and selling cocoa futures at Cocoa Futures Exchange.
•Maintained all aspects of the business relationship with existing and potential customers to identify their requirements and provide our best services.
•Managed sales order cycle from opportunity to closure.
•Maintained the fulfillment of the existing orders/deals, cross-borders, to ensure both-side compliance with contractual terms & conditions.
•Managed the external parties involved in the business process (outsourcing, suppliers).
•Day to day follow up of the market updates.
•Representing the company at trade fairs.

1996 - 1998
Davof Handelmaatschappij b. v. Amsterdam.
International trader in agricultural commodities.

Trading company, worldwide active in seeds and natural ingredients for a compound animal feed.
•Created and developed business opportunities in the entirely new Ukrainian/Russian/Middle-Asian markets.
•Sourcing products, negotiated and closed deals.
•Developed the logistic scheme of importing commodities into EU.
•Provided a high level of customer care.

1991 – 1996
Sigco Sun Products (part of SunOpta, Inc.) and Chupa Chups. St. Petersburg (Russia), Barcelona (Spain) and Minneapolis, MN, USA
Business coordination, logistics.

American agricultural producer and trading company, active in ingredients for international organic food industry. Spanish confectionery producer.
•Participated in creation and development of a new American-Spanish-Russian Joint Venture in Ukraine, specializing in cultivating, processing and exporting sunflower kernels for an international food industry.
•Coordinated various project activities between the foreign and Russian partners at all levels.

1987 – 1991
Soviet Union. English language Teacher / Secondary school and travel guide for the international travel youth organization.

Opleidingen en cursussen: Education:
Institute of Foreign Languages, Ukraine 1982 -1987.
Philology /English language and English/American literature/.
(Masters)

Overige informatie:

Rijbewijs: Geen

Eigen vervoer: Nee

Persoonlijke eigenschappen: Hardworking; excellent communicative, networking and negotiating skills; multicultural, flexible personality; ability to convince people and deliver results; team-player, eager to learn

PROFILE:

Experienced in international commercial and non-profit sector (international commodities trade, account management, sales and sales support).
Explored business opportunities and developed entirely new markets and a network.

Hobby's en interesses:

Gewenste contractvorm: Fulltime