Kristine Van Der Hoeven

Experience

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  Aug 1992 - Jul 1995

  Senior Auditor

  Performed internal and year-end financial audits on Fortune 500 companiesPerformed numerous inventory auditsManaged day-to-day operations of audit teamsManaged US Desk

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  General Electric

  Jul 1995 - Dec 1996

  European Reporting Manager

  Managed European reporting for General Electric Plastics, EuropeConsolidated 12 companies using over seven currencies and tax ratesServed on Leadership Team to move financial operations to a Shared Service CenterManaged 3 FMP's

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  GE Capital

  Dec 1996 - Jun 1997

  Senior Analyst

  Designed financial models for residual analysisPrepared financial tools for CFOManaged relationship with two major auto companiesNegotiated residual rates with auto companies

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  Globus Baby Products, Inc.

  Jun 1997 - Jun 2000

  President

  Exclusive distributor of imported baby productsManaged all marketing, sales and finances of company

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  Bloom

  Apr 2000 - Aug 2004

  Owner and President

  Oversaw and ran day-to-day operations of corporate and event floral design company

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  Evergreen Public Schools

  Sept 2004 - Aug 2007

  Study Skills and Microsoft Excel Teacher

  Designed Freshman success program together with core-content teachersTaught MS Excel and administered MOS certification examsDeveloped and taught Pre-AP Freshman Study Skills curriculum

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  Union High School (Evergreen School District)

  Sept 2007 - Jan 2011

  International Business, Marketing, Accounting and Entrepreneurship teacher

  Managed department of 12 teachers and staff as department leaderDesigned and implemented curriculum for 3 new business courses: Advertising, Entrepreneurship & International BusinessServed as a key team member of the Leadership Team in charge of opening a flagship new high schoolDECA advisor for 2007/8 school year

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  Mercer Island School District

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2017

  Designed and led 3-year strategic plan with team of 15 faculty to re-brand our elective offerings which increased student enrollment by over 50% and female STEM enrollment by over 200%. Oversaw growing department of teachers and programs including: Engineering, Robotics, Bio-Technology, International Entrepreneurship, Marketing, AP Computer Science, Interactive Digital Arts, AP Economics, AP Psychology, Accounting, Digital Publications and Business Law. Worked together with community members, businesses, and college counselors to create school-wide career and college program and opportunities for students.Responsible for state and federal compliance, mentoring, budgeting, staff recruitment, scheduling, planning, curriculum design, developing business & community partnerships, implementing district initiatives, grant writing, and working with school leadership team. Show less Teamed with administration and department leaders to implement school-wide goalsMentored and assisted teachers as department chairImplemented Microsoft IT Academy in high schoolServed on Knowledge at Wharton Financial Literacy panel at University of PennsylvaniaDECA Advisor for highly competitive national program. Mentored student who won world-wide 3rd place marketing plan competition.Developed and implemented highly engaging and relevant 21st Century Curriculum for college-bound students Show less

  • College & Career Readiness Director

    May 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Department Chair/Accounting & Marketing Teacher

    Sept 2010 - Sept 2013
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  Batavia Solutions, Inc.

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2020

  Vice President Business Strategy

  As owner of Batavia Solutions, Inc., I helped international food exporters simplify regulatory compliance, utilize technology, and develop training. Grew International B2B FDA compliance e-commerce business by 500% in three years. Negotiated sale of FDA compliance business to private equity firm. Successfully transitioned 500 clients during acquisition.

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  College Nugget

  Apr 2020 - now

  Independent College Consultant

  The college application process can be stressful for both students and parents. College is one of the biggest decisions and investments many families will make in their life. Having worked with thousands of students in education for 13+ years, visited over 100 colleges in the U.S. and Europe, and supported students through the process of applying to dozens of schools, I realize there is not a one-size-fits-all approach. I connect with students and help them expand the self-awareness needed to undertake a rewarding approach to college search and admission. Show less