Sanne Van Der Donk

Experience

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  Loenense Mixed Hockey Club

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

  Trainer and coach of several youth field hockey teams.

  • Bar Employee

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  • Field hockey trainer/coach

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
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  Van der Valk Hotel Breukelen

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2016

  F&B Employee

  Worked in the Food & Beverage department.

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  Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  General Employee Banqueting Operations

  Helped organise and worked at big and small conferences, parties and galas of both individuals, large and small (foreign) companies and the Dutch national football team.Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin is a family owned and managed hotel and it is the only 5-star property in the Netherlands directly located at the beach. The hotel was named Best Overseas Hotel at the M&IT Awards 2017, 2016 and 2014.

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  Rudding Park

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Management Trainee

  Worked in Food & Beverage department, Front Office and Banqueting department.Rudding Park is one of England’s leading privately-owned and family-run hotels and was named i.a. Hotel of the Year (2018) at the VisitEngland Awards, Best Hotel in the UK outside London (2015), Number 1 Best UK Hotel (2013, 2011 & 2010), Number 2 Best Hotel in Europe and Number 4 Best Hotel in the World (2013) at the TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards and Best UK Hotel at the M&IT Awards 2015.

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  O'Callaghan Collection

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  Sales and Meeting & Events Coordinator

  Six month internship in the Sales and Meeting & Events departments of O'Callaghan Collection (formerly known as O'Callaghan Hotels), one of Ireland’s leading privately-owned and family-run hotel groups. This internship is part of BUas Academy of Hotel Managements' International Hotel Management bachelor programme.Tasks undertaken during this traineeship included:• To convert new business leads through reactive tele-sales, emails, on-line and in person• To manage customer journey from prospect to closure • To generate repeat business through follow up and tracking customer satisfaction • To generate new business through proactive research projects • Attend and participate in weekly/monthly meetings: M&E Meetings, Operations Meetings etc.• Operate and maintain Opera system for managing enquiries and confirmed business • Generate quotations and proposals. Be aware and use correct pricing and selling strategy • Follow tracking guidelines and generate reports as required • Plan and prioritise follow up activities and customer contact towards achieving conversion and maximising revenue • Site inspection training in line with new hotel products • Generate contracts relevant to market segment and credit status, follow up on receipt and status • Liaise with clients in relation to co-ordinating event requirements • Liaise with operations team and handover complete and correct event requirements and relevant details • Monitor and record customer satisfaction • Follow company guidelines on credit approvals and invoicing • Maintain and update data base • Liaise and maintain relationships with other departments to ensure the effective, efficient and smooth running of events and billing • Assist in promotional activities as required – client hospitality, attend trade show for company etc. • General office administration for the smooth running of the Event Sales office Show less

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  A la Carte - Uitzenden Payroll Events

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  General Employee
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  Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

  Sales & Marketing Officer

  Six month graduation internship at the Sales & Marketing department of Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin, focussing on its market strategies and the conversion of MICE. This internship is part of BUas Academy of Hotel Managements' International Hotel Management bachelor programme.Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin is a family owned and managed hotel and it is the only 5-star property in the Netherlands directly located at the beach.

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  Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  General F&B Employee

  General F&B Employee in the busy summer months. Worked in several F&B outlets during this time.

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  Allium Partners

  Mar 2020 - Jun 2022

  General Employee

  Undertaken tasks include:- Acting as hostess at training days and meetings of Allium Partners;- Performing preparations, management and maintenance of meeting rooms of Allium Partners;- Preparing and supervising lunches, drinks and dinners during training days and meetings of Allium Partners;- Perform administrative work with regard to training days and meetings that Allium Partners or Engagement Builders give;- Conduct marketing and acquisition activities with regard to the rental of the meeting rooms of Allium Partners;- Preparing, executing and maintaining Social Media of Allium Partners and Engagement Builders. Show less

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  BDO Advisory

  Jun 2022 - now

  • Consultant Familiebedrijven

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Jr. Consultant Familiebedrijven

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2023