Ilse Maes

Experience

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  DSM Chemlab (now Intertek)

  Jul 1996 - Jan 1997

  Analytical Chemist

  • Sample preparation and analysis of soil samples from TP6 after Benzene leakage. • Successful handling of large number of contaminated samples to support the soil sanitation project.

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  DSM

  Jan 1997 - Jun 2021

  Characterization of Polymer Materials, Morphology, Optical microscopy, X-ray tomography @ DSM Materials Science Center• Provide analytical advice/support to internal & external customers for market (complaints), production or product development. • Develop and execute adequate methods for morphology characterization of materials in collaboration with internal/external customers and with other analytical specialists. Translate the knowledge obtained to gain insight.• Participate in cross-functional teams for problem solving and new product development. Show less

  • Research Scientist

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2021

  • Account Manager

    Jul 2011 - Jan 2015

  • Associate Scientist Chromatography

    Jan 1997 - Jun 2011
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  B4Plastics

  Jul 2021 - now

  As an experienced R&D Project Manager, I specialize in managing international and EU grant projects, ensuring their successful delivery and alignment with strategic goals. My expertise includes:◾ Project Coordination: Leading complex projects, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.◾ Reporting and Presenting Results: Crafting clear and impactful reports and presentations in English and Dutch for diverse stakeholders.◾ Technical Customer Support: Offering tailored technical solutions to address customer needs and ensure satisfaction.◾ Collaboration Across Sectors: Building and maintaining strong partnerships with industry, SMEs, research institutes, and universities to foster innovation.◾ Stakeholder Management: Maintaining transparent communication and alignment with stakeholders to achieve mutual goals.◾ Budget and Risk Management: Overseeing budgets, forecasting costs, and proactively managing risks to keep projects on track.◾ Process Optimization: Driving efficiency by implementing improved workflows, tools, and best practices within the project lifecycle.◾ Team Leadership: Coordinating and motivating cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and collaboration.With a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a focus on delivering measurable impact, I excel in bringing together the right expertise to turn ideas into results. Show less

  • R&D Project Manager

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Jul 2021 - Mar 2024