Personalia
- Leeftijd
- 40 jaar
Rijbewijs en talenkennis
Dit ben ik
Mijn dromen en ambities
A versatile Product Manager (DE, EN, NL, PL) with economic background (M.Sc.) and strong technical affinity. Experience in guiding a product (series) in the first phases of its life cycle; from market research and requirement specifications to the set-up and instruction of sales and customer service. Enthusiastic bridge between technicians and the non-technical (internal and external) stakeholders. Constantly keen to identify improvement possibilities. Analytic, accurate and reliable with a steady feeling of responsibility. A team player who is always eager to learn. Striving for a new challenge in an innovative environment in order to make a difference to his customers.
Wat breng ik mee?
Mijn huidige situatie
Werkervaring
2012 – 2015: Cordian BV in Eindhoven, NL: Product Manager and Jr. Scientist
− Taking part in the launch of a start-up/spin-off company
− Bringing a first generation product on the market
− Working together with suppliers on product and delivery specifications
− Analyzing of customer needs and market requirements
− Advancing the product development within the R&D team
− Training of colleagues in Sales, Production and Service
− Analyzing and setting-up of process for pilots, service and sales
− Advising and motivating customers for product usage
− Evaluating and developing of marketing material and activities
− Composing of product documentation for sales dep. and customers
2010 – 2011: Royal Philips Electronics Inc. in Eindhoven, NL: Market researcher at the SmartBed venture of Philips Research (working internship)
− Preparation of the market entry of a new product group
− Analysis of international competition and producers of complements
− Analysis of potential customers and their structural characteristics
− Analysis of the market environment of the company
− Critical analysis of results from product trials
− Support in decision-making of venture management
2005 – 2010: University of Paderborn (GER): Student assistant at the chair for Mathematics for Economists (Prof. H. M. Dietz)
− Teaching of students (1:1 up to 1:30)
− Assisting in publishing (programming/compiling of graphics, revising)
Opleidingen
2008 – 2009: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, NL: Student exchange
Completion of master-level courses in Business and Economics.
2004 - 2012: University of Paderborn, GER: Student
- B. A. in Economics, av. grade: 1.4*,
Business and Economics to same extent, elective: Econometrics,
Thesis: Intersection of Game Theory, Real Options and corporate cooperations,
- M.Sc. in International Economics, av. grade: 1.6*,
Modules in Economics, Management and (Analytical) Methods,
Thesis: 'Market analysis of the long-term care sector with regard to fall prevention: the potential market of (another) superior bed-exit alarm'
1995 – 2004: Archigymnasium in Soest, GER: General qualification for university entrance
− Graduation certificate ('Abitur') with Overall Average Grade of 1.5*,
− Specializations in Mathematics and Computer Science, qualification in Latin
Meer over mij
Zo besteed ik mijn vrije tijd
- Football (active membership in a football club since 1994) and other sports,
- Traveling and experiencing culture and nature,
- Brainteasers and personal challenges of all kinds.
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