Frank Van Der Hoeven

Experience

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  Various companies in Chemical and Biotech industry

  Nov 1994 - Oct 1998

  Contract positions

  Contracted in Product Development, Chemical Analysis, Research and Development, Validation, Quality Control, Product Development and Manufacturing.Companies include industry leaders such as: Sara Lee|DE, Gist Brocades, TNO, The Technical University of Delft.

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  Corel Corporation

  Mar 1999 - Sept 2001

  Professional Services Account Manager

  Started as Technical Support Specialist (Mar 1999), promoted to Coordinator of Solution Partner Program (Aug 1999) and finally promoted to Professional Services Account Manager (Jan 2001).Constructed project proposals, assessed customer objectives and liaised between customers and software engineers for the Professional Services Department. Developed and implemented International support program for independent software developers of ‘add-ons’ for Corel Products. Targeted software developers and print companies across Europe in order to increase awareness of Corel products amongst professional users. Show less

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  Enfer Scientific

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2010

  Production Manager

  Started as Production Technician (Aug 2002), promoted to Testing Coordinator (Oct 2002), promoted to Production Supervisor (Jan 2003) and finally promoted to Production Manager (Mar 2004).Coordinated batch style production process of Veterinary Diagnostic kit components whilst ensuring compliance with Company Quality Plan. Consistently met delivery times as requested by customers, by rapid and accurate scheduling, manufacturing, testing and packaging of components. Increased efficiency of company-wide processes by performing internal and external audits on documentation and processes in accordance with audit schedule and in compliance with GLP, GMP and ISO regulations (company-wide) while maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers worldwide through regular updates, protocol negotiations and supply of product information. Investigated customer complaints and Controlled Action Requests, introduced Work Instructions, redeveloped existing and designed new Standard Operating Procedures. Show less

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  Michael Smurfit School of Business UCD

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2011

  Full-time MBA student

  Developed a cost model for future manufacturing operations of Thermo Electric Generating material as final project with Biometric Technology Solutions, Dublin. Identified cost drivers for several scenarios through intensive Q&A sessions with company directors. Created a market penetration strategy as well as operational considerations such as a Quality system and Production Flow charts.

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  NCBC

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2013

  Operations Manager

  Overseeing, designing and redesigning business operations. Asessed and improved existing Quality system. Increased efficiency and effectiveness, by addressing utilisation of resources and meeting customer requirements. Delivered on the strategy developed by the Board and CEO.Grew company profile nationally and internationally through building and improving existing customer relationships, Also designed a company branding programme in Ireland.

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  GCC region

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2016

  Strategic Advisor Operational Excellence

  Designed and implemented Operational Plan for a Waste Engine Oil Company and provided advice on operational excellence.Constructed project proposals and performed industry analysis. Mapped high-level to low-level processes for detailed documentation of process descriptions.Created Quality Assurance Manuals and provided first-level Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions. Designed workflow and protocols for ‘One-stop Shop’ for economic zoning authority to facilitate Foreign Direct Investment into Qatar. Show less

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  SBA Ltd. (Sustainabuild Alliance)

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2021

  Manager Strategic Partnerships

  - Planning and directing strategic and long-range goals for clients - Conducting of organisational reviews to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities and to evaluate operational effectiveness - Negotiation and execution of partnership agreements- Strategy Implementation - Assisting with the development of events and activities to further relationships with prospective and existing partners- Development and maintenance of relationships with internal and external stakeholders - Evaluation of business models and corporate relationships - Negotiation of complex business models, partnerships, transactions, and other commercial agreements - Identification and targeting of attainable opportunities in the market- Guidance on Company goals and long-term strategy definition- Identification of major new business opportunities and management of processes, leading to bid development and/or major funding relationships - Feasibility studies for organisations and products Show less

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  Rheinmetall International Services Ltd.

  Jul 2021 - now

  Senior Manager Strategic Projects