Rachel Owusu

Experience

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  Guidion

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

  Corporate Recruiter
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  YoungCapital

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2017

  International Recruiter
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  Kessels & Smit, The Learning Company

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Graduate Thesis Learning and Development

  Kessels & Smit, The Learning Company, is a group of 50 professionals with a passion for learning and development. From their bases in The Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa and Germany they support individuals, organisations and communities around the world in learning & development issues. They strive for solutions that build individual growth, sustainable organisational development, knowledge productivity, innovation and change.HR Graduation research about the impact of the learning & development project for a client of Kessels & Smit. Researched the degree in which the learning capacity in 76 organizations was increased. Please open the attached link to read about the results of my research (in Dutch). Show less

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  BlueCity (010)

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

  Circular Economy MSc Research

  BlueCity: Surfing the new EconomyBlueCity is a pool of possibilities. In this playground for circular entrepreneurs brains, guts, vision and fun go together. Conducted my master thesis research on cooperation between circular entrepreneurs within ‘BlueCity’, where innovative entrepreneurs have put the principles of circular economy into practice and (re)use each other’s by-products and waste.

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  QO Amsterdam

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Training & Culture Manager

  The QO is a different kind of lifestyle destination. Meaningful and sustainable but without compromising on luxury, we want to inspire you in a new way. From the people you meet, to the room where you sleep, you’ll immediately experience a different kind of energy.

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  Sungevity International

  Jul 2019 - May 2021

  Talent & Development Specialist

  Sungevity is dedicated to speeding up the global energy transition by powering lives with sunshine. The Rooftop Revolution goes far beyond selling solar panels. They push boundaries and cross borders, they innovate, partner-up and expand.

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  Next Nature

  May 2021 - Dec 2022

  Learning Expert a.i.

  Virtual worlds, printed food, living cities and wild robots; we’re so surrounded by technology that it’s becoming our next nature. It may sound abstract, but it’s closer than you think; cars will drive themselves and heart valves are 3D printed.How not to lose sight of the human factor? Next Nature Network is the international network for anyone interested to join the debate on our future – in which nature and technology are fusing.In a landscape of traditional nature organizations, we are the only group that approaches the concept of nature in a new manner. Preserving nature is of great importance, but we must also dare to look ahead. Did you ever consider eating cultured meat? Are robots threatening our jobs? Why doesn’t a tree in the jungle represent ecological value?Thought-provoking talks, inspiring exhibitions and creative workshops; we offer the philosophy, tools and methods that will realize a paradigm shift with your audience. We help your team dream, build and live in a future in which biology and technology are merging. Are you in? Show less

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  Kanko Consultancy

  May 2021 - now

  Founder & Change Agent

  Kanko Consultancy believes in a paradigm shift for life on our planet. Evolving from a human-centric world to a more-than-human one in which all life forms can thrive. From the roots of mycelium on the ground to the connectivity of artificial intelligence in the cloud. Anything that can grow, regulate, reproduce and respond to the environment by processing energy deserves our care.Now is the time to live together in mutual companionship. To cohabit as companions, not competition. A mutual respect for the diverse forms of life that grace planet earth. KANKO is a force for good. Dedicated to making a positive impact on earth by considering all life forms in everything that we do. 'Kanko' means 'circle' in Twi (Ghanaian language), which stands as a symbol of the cycle of life and the crucial circular (eco) systems that support life as we know it. At KANKO we consider the full life cycle of everything, so that we can make sustainable and lasting change. KANKO’s mission is to drive the transition to an inclusive and circular future planet for all lifeforms. By supporting like minded companies and individuals with their behavioural change initiatives. From designing future-oriented learning programs about renewable energy to career coaching for like minded individuals. KANKO aids them in making a meaningful impact. Services: Knowledge Management, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Instructional Design of (Digital) Learning Programs, Employee Journey Design, Gamification, Career Coaching and Future Oriented Training.Interested? Get in touch!hello@kanko-consultancy.com Show less

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  Circle Economy

  Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

  Learning Journey Designer a.i.

  We envision a circular economic system that ensures the planet and all people can thrive.Closing the green skills gap is crucial to enable a circular economy.The gamified e-learning academy of Circle Economy boosts mass adoption of these skills.

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  IVN Natuureducatie

  Jan 2024 - now

  Project Lead Education

  Al sinds onze oprichting in 1960 leren we mensen over de natuur en hoe ze hun kennis, kunde en enthousiasme weer over kunnen brengen op anderen. Zo hebben we onder andere al 16.000 natuurgidsen opgeleid. Wil je leren over de natuur via IVN? Welkom bij de grootste en meest diverse natuuracademie van Nederland. Interessant, leuk en je geniet erna nóg meer van buiten zijn.