Flexmanager - Business / Project Manager

Business / Project Manager

Work Experience

From 1983 until June 2001 employed with SD WORX, the largest HRM-solution provider in Belgium.

1996 - 2001 : Business Manager for HRM-software implementation
· After successfully introducing this new business for SD WORX in 1996, we’ve reached a revenue of 3.000.000€ in 2000 with a team of 3 project managers and 15 consultants.
· Together we realised the implementation of the HRM-software application for very large multinationals as well as local companies, e.g. Philips, OPEL, AXA, Tractebel and many others.

1995 - 1996 : Advisor to the Adjunct General Manager
· Broadening the network of distributors for the SD WORX services, with special actions towards accountants and professional organisations representing industry sectors.
· As a result of the ambitious merit system that was introduced in 1995, the number of distributors tripled and the average revenue per distributor doubled.

1993 - 1995 : Advisor to the General Manager
· Study and analysis of the market situation in Wallonia, in order to commence commercial and business activities in this part of Belgium.
· Negotiations with international business partners with the intention of creating a European network for social management. Agreements with German, French, Italian, Dutch and Luxemburgian partners.
· Preparation and opening of two new offices in Liége and Charleroi (Wallonia) with special attention for the language aspect (Dutch/French) and the sensitive reactions towards the introduction of a Flemish organisation (SD WORX is part of the Vlaams Economisch Verbond) in Wallonia.

1988 - 1993 : Project Manager for the development of a new central payroll system
· Together with a team of 30 analysts and programmers, developing a new central payroll system for the mainframe, and providing conversion tools to transmute 8.000 clients from the old to the new system.

1985 - 1988 : Head of a payroll administration department with 10 employees

1983 - 1985 : Payroll administration employee.

Education

- Graduate in Accounting and Information Technology
- Post university studies Marketing at UFSIA (IPO) and EHSAL
- Seminars Financial Management, Cost calculation and Management Control at Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School
- Seminar ICT-Procurement with Kluwer
- Sales trainings with Mercuri International and Learning International
- Seminars Selection and implementation of software solutions with Cap Gemini and UFSIA (IPO)
- MS-Office and MS-Project 2000

Skills

- Dynamic Manager with 10+ years of experience in business management, market development and software implementation.
- Successful in creating and building profitable businesses, based on the ability to motivate teams, getting the best out of people and constantly looking for new opportunities.
- Expertise in analysing and developing national and international markets, maximizing the strengths of and opportunities for the company.
- Comprehensive background in mission and strategy definition, moulding them into tactical business plans based on the theory of the balanced scorecard.
- Quick study with an ability to rapidly achieve organizational integration, easily
assimilate requirements and employ new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies.
- Energetic and self-motivated teamplayer/-builder. Thrive in work situations requiring an ability to manage multiple and concurrent responsibilities.
- Subject matter professional in Human Resources Management, Customer Relationship Management and ICT contract management

Languages

- Multi-lingual, with Dutch as mother tongue, a very good knowledge of English and French and an average knowledge of Italian and German.

Other

- Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) USA, will take the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam before the end of 2001