Merijn Boekel - Van Den Brink

Experience

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  Randstad

  Jul 2003 - Feb 2005

  Intermediary (intercedent)

  Intermediate between jobseekers and companies holding these jobs. Including; the matching process, administration of worked hours, acquisition of new companies, job evaluation and exit interviews.

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  Firma van den Brink

  Feb 2005 - Jan 2007

  Owner

  Shop concentrated on a niche-market, namely art-related articles such as paint, brushes etc. My job included, negotiating with suppliers, advising customers, financial administration, broadening the activities (resulting in new departments) and managing the staff.

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  Erly.

  Mar 2007 - Sept 2007

  Consultant

  Recruitment and selection of potential employees, selection interviews, assesments and writing personality reports based on these assesments and interviews.

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  Self Employed

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  Careeradvisor

  Worked on several projects, with employability als common denominator. Main project during this time was at Delta Lloyd, a project taken on bij Mintz. Projects varied from clarifying present employability to outplacement projects. Hereby using several tools like employabilityscans.

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  Groenblok bv Tuincentrum Overvecht

  Dec 2008 - Mar 2013

  Tuincentrum Overvecht is part of Blokker Holding.Tuincentrum Overvecht is the biggest, privately held, chain of garden centres in the Netherlands.Coördinating and assisting in several projects at several departments (buyers, sales). Continual responsibility for development programms as well as internal communication (maintenance, support and look & feel of intranet, newsletter etc.) As a counselor your main concern is to be a trusted person who colleagues can talk to when confronted with bullying, agression, sexual harassment and even violence. Handling of complaints always takes place in consultation with the colleague reporting it. Next to being someone to talk to, it's up to you to handle complaints and advise the board. Main focus on employability. Maximizing potential within the organization by supplying tools to enhance performance. This translating in being responsible for educational and development programms within the organisation. Setting up classes and development programms. Assisting in migration from PMS to AFAS (HR/[payroll). Also acting HR manager.

  • Project Coordinator

    Jul 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Counselor (vertrouwenspersoon)

    Jan 2009 - Feb 2012

  • HR advisor/Acting HR manager

    Dec 2008 - Jul 2011
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  Hogeschool van Amsterdam

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2015

  Teacher/Trainer Applied Psychology
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  De Vakfabriek

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2016

  Owner
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  Human Concern

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2020

  As a boardsecretary I worked closely together with our Director as well as the Management Team. This meant following up on made decisions, preparation of Board and other meetings in all its aspects as well as sharing knowledge on - or prioritizing of - certain subjects. Main task as a Data Protection Officer is to ensure correct application and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). And to monitor and advise on the processing of personal data. This translates into monitoring, developing and implementing a privacy policy as well as ensuring the processing of requests, incidents and complaints.

  • Boardsecretary (Bestuurssecretaris)

    May 2020 - Sept 2020

  • Data Protection Officer (Functionaris Gegevensbescherming)

    Aug 2017 - Sept 2020

  • Project Coordinator

    Apr 2016 - Sept 2020
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  Quick Mediator

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2022

  Mediator

  Quickmediator is a national community of mediators and professionals. Making sure your mediator can offer you all knowledge and help needed such as a notary, mortgage advisor etc.

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  De Gooische Mediator

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2022

  Main task as a Data Protection Officer is to ensure correct application and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). And to monitor and advise on the processing of personal data. This translates into monitoring, developing and implementing a privacy policy as well as ensuring the processing of requests, incidents and complaints. - Guiding parties in conflict towards a solution - Drafting covenants, settlement agreements and parenting plans

  • Data Protection Officer (Functionaris voor de Gegevensbescherming)

    Sept 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Mediator

    Sept 2020 - Feb 2022
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  Swoesj

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  (Digital) Content Creator

  In writing online academy content for several companies I combine my HR and educational background with my knowledge as an Work-and Organisational psychologist.

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  Xebia

  Aug 2022 - now

  Training Coordinator and trainer

  Being a training coordinator means being the outward expression of Xebia Academy. I organise every aspect of In-company courses on Tech en IT Training. It means being able to switch between jobs fast and keeping it together in a stressfull environment. ​Maintaining contact with clients, trainers, locations and suppliers​Administration (confirmations, reminders, supplies and invoicing)​Supporting logistics regarding hand outs and teaching material ​I teach training courses regarding Obeya (all levels) and Training from the Back of the Room. Show less