Summary of Experience

Executive Administrative Assistant/Secretary, Office Management, Managing Director looking for a position where I can substantially contribute to the smooth-running of executive corporate management. Extremely competent and highly effective professional working with Presidents, Senior Executives, Chief Operating and Chief Executive Officers of major (international) corporations. Finely-tuned, detailed and organized skills to ensure accurate flow of information through written and oral communication.

Multi-faceted office qualifications, highly proficient in Microsoft systems, desktop publishing, planning special events and board meetings. Fluent in Dutch, English, French and German, excellent grammar and writing skills, experienced in supporting international business, self-starter, multi-tasker, decisive, highly motivated and able to perform duties with minimum direction/supervision, well-balanced, high degree of initiative, positive, independent, detail-oriented, degreed, cultured, polished and extensive international travel.

EDUCATION

*Nutsschool Zorgvliet, Elementary school in The Hague, The Netherlands, Diploma
*Het Nederlandsch Lyceum, High school in The Hague, The Netherlands, Diploma
*Eurocentre in Lausanne, Switzerland (French language institute), Diploma, Studies focused on French language
*Instituut Schoevers, Secretarial school in The Hague, The Netherlands, Diploma
*Streekschool De Eland, Pastry baking and Chocolatier school in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, NL Diplomas
*Middelbare Beroepsopleiding voor Landbouw- en Levensmiddelentechnologie (MAS), Food Technology school in Alkmaar, The Netherlands, NL Diploma
*Hahnemann Center for Homeopathic Studies, Boulder, CO USA, Diploma
*Master of Metaphysics, Karinya Teaching & Healing Centre, New Zealand, Certificate
*Australasian College for Herbal Studies, USA

SKILLS

*Widely experienced Executive Administrator to Chairman of Boards, Presidents, and Executive Level Managers of International Corporations in Europe and the U.S.

*Experienced speaking, reading, writing and translations of four languages, Dutch, English, French and German in industry and commerce.

*Co-Owner and senior working - management of two (2) USA corporations: Leeuwen-Smith Associates LLC, a marketing/sales/high-tech IT consulting company and Dutch Touch Chocolates LLC, (also Chocolatier) a company focused on manufacturing and marketing of European chocolate made exclusively with original Dutch recipes, USA.

*Experienced Chocolatier of European bonbons, pastry baker of Dutch pastries, supported by the knowledge of microbiology (Food Scientist) and mass production of similar products, recipe formulation, price calculation, bookkeeping, marketing and sales, business operation and organization, and running/managing a business.

*Health Coach - Working knowledge and experience in consulting with persons regarding the use of Iridology, Homeopathy, wellness and vitamins and supplements for their well being.

*Experienced network marketer of high-technology products in The Netherlands for an international company based in the USA.

Work Experience and Accomplishments: 1971-2006

Contract Employment:

*Amkor Technology, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, USA, Administrator Corporate Planning
*TCI (TeleCommunications International), Denver, Administrator to Vice President Y2K
*Time Warner Telecom, Denver, CO, USA , Administrator to Engineering Department
*Great West Life and Assurance Company, Denver, CO, USA, Administrator to CIO
*Karman Inc., Denver, CO, USA, Secretary to the President and his Executive Staff (5)
*Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA, USA, Project Administrator
*Health Coach, USA

Permanent Employment:

*Delta Dailyfood BV, Nieuw Vennep, The Netherlands, Manager Civil Department
*Delta Dailyfood BV, Nieuw Vennep, The Netherlands, Logistics Manager
*Elsevier Science Publishers BV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Executive Secretary to the President
*Martinair Holland, Schiphol, The Netherlands, Executive Secretary to the Manager Operations and Services
*Revlon Cosmetics, Nieuw Vennep, The Netherlands, Marketing Assistant and Executive Secretary responsible for all translations of collateral materials from English to Dutch
*Makelaarskantoor Van der Zee & Co, Amsterdam The Netherlands
*IRO Marketing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands/Winnipeg, Canada
*MCA International Inc., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
*Makerlaarskantoor Van Zadelhoff, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Special Training:

*Herbology - Australasian College for Herbal Studies, USA, (Currently enrolled for diploma)
*Homeopathy - alternative medicine, one-year intensive training course
*Master of Metaphysics - Intensive training in astrology, crystals and alternative healing methods following the approaches as taught at the Karinya Teaching & Healing Centre, New Zealand
*Iridology - alternative medicine, basic training in the science of the human eye with regard to health conditions
*Bodywork - alternative approaches to healing through working the body in different approaches

Business Experience:

*Worked with founder of Bonbon Jeannette, Amsterdam putting concept together and formulating recipes for one of Holland's best known natural and organic chocolate (25) stores.
*Founder, President and key manager/Chocolatier of Dutch Touch Chocolates LLC, U.S.A.
*Director and Chocolatier, Dutchocolates Pty Ltd Australia
*Co-managing Executive for Leeuwen-Smith Associates, LLC, U.S.A. high-tech Information Technology consulting company
*Independent Distributor in The Netherlands for Quorum International, a U.S. company developing and marketing high-tech electronic instruments for safety
*Health Coach - Outstanding Leader and Organizer, Market focus to Mothers and children - creating a safer environment in the home