Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 37 years of experience in social development and training, the expert excels in interpersonal communication, project management, and leadership. Previously held roles include manager, internal coach, and owner of a coaching business. Career highlights include leading initiatives in business management and people development, achieving recognition such as the Best Country Manager award and Excellence Awards in sales. The expert is skilled in conflict resolution, budget development, and training, with a strong background in pharma-technical expertise and export coaching.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has significant experience in the social development and training sectors, with roles including pharmacist, bacteriology technician, manager, and certified coach. Responsibilities have included business management, sales and marketing, people development, and export coaching. Their expertise spans pharma-technical and functional training, leadership, and project management, with a regional focus across the Caribbean and Latin America. This interdisciplinary knowledge supports initiatives in business development and capacity building within diverse cultural and economic contexts.

Worked across diverse projects in the Caribbean and Latin America, including countries such as Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean Netherlands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Jamaica, Netherlands, Panama, Sint Maarten, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. This broad regional involvement suggests a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the area's socio-economic landscape.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is fluent in English, Spanish, Dutch, and Papiamento, with basic proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across multiple Caribbean and Latin American countries, contributing to effective communication in multilingual teams and international settings.

The expert holds a Bachelor in Health & Science and a MAVO diploma. Additional educational achievements include a middle management diploma and certifications as a Certified Professional Coach and Certified Business Coach.