Thomas Aaen

Experience

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  Herstal

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Warehouse worker

  • Developed my skills with a pallet lifter

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  Norstat

  Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

  CATI and F2F interviewer

  CATI, CAWI, CAPI, face 2 face interviews, recruitment to focus groups, and market research.Working part-time while training to Ironman Copenhagen 2012.

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  TrygFonden Kystlivredning

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2015

  Coast Lifeguard
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  Mercuri Urval

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2015

  Mentor

  Guide middle-school pupils with Danish as a second language in academic, practical, and social issues

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  Forsvaret

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2022

  Armored Infantry Platoon Leader • Direct management of 8 team leaders and indirect management of 35 professional soldiers.• Responsible of operating and maintenance of a fleet of combat vehicles, weapons and material worth 250+ mio. DKK• Coaching team leaders in conflict management, problem-solving, and employee development. • Job training, performance evaluations, and selecting key employees for promotion and bonuses. • Collaborating and training with multinational allies during NATO deployment to Estonia in 2020. Show less

  • Senior Manager

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Manager

    Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Officer Cadet

    Aug 2015 - Mar 2018

  • Team leader, sergeant

    Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
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  Novozymes

  Apr 2022 - Dec 2023

  Associate Manager, Downstream Recovery

  • Led a team of 40+ employees across five production teams and a support staff in a 24/7/365 high-volume enzyme production environment, driving optimal throughput and operational efficiency.• Coordinated production workflows and ensured quality standards, managing process operators and the support team to maintain compliance with audits, regulatory requirements, and production specifications while consistently achieving high-volume output targets.• Allocated resources to support production schedules, ensuring smooth operations across shifts and maximizing productivity.• Oversaw maintenance budgets and capital investments, prioritizing initiatives that streamlined production processes and eliminated bottlenecks. Show less

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  Forsvaret

  Aug 2022 - now

  Captain-R, Operations officer

  • Support strategic decision-making by analyzing complex situations, developing action plans, and providing recommendations to senior leadership. • Develop and refine operational strategies, integrating data analysis, resource management, and risk assessments to optimize efficiency.• Teaching: Instruct other reserve officers on military operations and company-level tactics.

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  Novo Nordisk

  Dec 2023 - now

  Associate Manager AMSAT | Quality Control

  • Leading a team of 14 skilled lab technicians and advanced QC professionals with the responsibility of conducting virus, molecular and microbiological testing to maintain product safety and compliance.• Responsible for introducing new analytical methods to marketed products in collaboration with R&D.• Continuously allocating QCM resources to ensure timely release of raw materials, API and drug products from facilities in DK and USA.