Ferdinand Knaack

Experience

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  Universiteit van Amsterdam

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2007

  As treasurer responsible for the financial management of the Symposium and fundraising. Furthermore responsible for organizing the symposium, arranging international guest speakers on topics concerning alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) and maintaining the communication between the board and the university. • Drafting a course• Supervising students in scientific research• Teaching in essay- and literature study skills

  • Treasurer of the Board

    Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

  • Teacher assistent Conflict resolution

    Jan 2006 - Jul 2007
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  International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Filmprojectionist

  - Projection of film

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  Picturae

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Film editor

  - Editing and restoring filmmaterial

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  Hengeveld Advocaten

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2008

  Intern (student-stagiair)

  • Drafting of opinions, subpoenas and agreements• Literature and case studies• Assessing agreements

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  DUWO Student Housing

  May 2009 - Jan 2010

  Assistent Beheer

  - conflictmanagement- handle customer complaints- resolve legal conflicts between customers and/or the company

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  College voor de Rechten van de Mens

  Jun 2010 - May 2013

  Legal and policy officer

  Dutch Equal Treatment Commission• Legal advice in equal treatment matters and human rights.• handle requests for judgement.• drafting of opinions / judgements.• Giving lectures about litigation and the equal treatment legislation.

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  Gemeente Waterland

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2018

  • Actively participate in discussion of meeting topics and consider all presentations, proposals, and facts while voting on official actions. • Participate in public events, , giving information and formal speeches, and serving as a spokesperson for the City and its policies. • Respond to community member requests, including providing information, sharing county policies and procedures, and directing individuals to county staff for resources. • Review meeting agenda and all associated materials prior to meeting. • Communicate with county staff and individuals impacted by meeting topics to gather input prior to meeting discussions. • Participant of subcommittees or task forces. • Participate in annual goal-setting and strategic planning with staff and county Council. • Review and establish public and administrative policies with City Council. • Review and approve the annual budget, tax levy, and capital improvements program with City Council. • Participate in civic events to provide leadership and stay abreast of programs and trends to improve the community. Show less

  • Council Member

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2018

  • Assistent council member

    Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
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  Socialistische Partij

  May 2013 - Dec 2014

  Staffmember Finance Dutch parliament

  • Conduct analysis on financial policies, including the international financial markets and banking system and monitor emerging policy ideas. • Produce policy publications including issue briefs, white papers, conference papers, presentations, testimonies, and fact sheets using primary and secondary research sources.• Serve as an advocate and representative in policy forums with stakeholders such as parliamentary staff, policymakers and issue experts.• Regularly collaborate with external colleagues in policy and fair taxes coalitions/networks and community organizations • Assist in planning policy forums, roundtables, and events to elevate policy agenda. • Work with media as appropriate. • Providing primary source information and policy options to those who make or influence national security and foreign policies for the U.S.• Writing speeches and correspondence for parliament members Show less

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  Stichting CAV

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2019

  Legal guardian

  • By court’s appointment, to oversee the welfare, interest and safety of incapacitated seniors (due to old age or infirmity), disabled adults and of insolvent persons.

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  PTA OBS de Fuut

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

  PTA member

  • PTA member of local elementary school

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  HealthLink Europe & International

  Apr 2019 - now

  Legal Counsel
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  Special Logistic Services B.V. (SLS)

  Apr 2019 - now

  Legal Counsel
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  Base Logistics

  Apr 2019 - now

  Legal Counsel

  • Review, interpret and translate legal requirements and effectively communicating these to the business and external stakeholders.• Implement legal proceedings that can affect the rights and obligations of the organization.• Handle litigation, calculate and advice risks in business process and decision making.• Draft, review and evaluate legal documents such as contracts, statements and agreements.• Assess potential legal risks and mitigate where necessary, coordinate response to potential litigation and conflicts in a broad range of legal fields.• Review, interpret and negotiate contracts with suppliers and logistic service providers.• Advise on diverse type of employment and service contracts to HR, QA and any other stakeholders within the organization. Show less

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  Fenex, freight forwarding and logistics

  Apr 2021 - now

  Member of Committee for Legal Affairs