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Mid-career professional in Shipping, Transport and Logistics. Highly experienced in (higher) education management, capacity building by education, knowledge management and competency development. Solid background in Project Management (PRINCE2), Quality Management, Process Improvement and Business Development, (online) Marketing & PR. |
 Contact Antonie Pieter Smaal
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
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Professional Experience: |
A Recognized Expert in Supply Chain Management, Experienced in All Aspects of Shipping & Logistics
Articulate and Results-driven Management Professional with more than 10 years of experience providing high-performance competency development, account management, customer service and operations management. Successful at directing change management initiatives, with focus on quality management, process improvement and business development without losing sight of the big picture, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to strategize solutions in addressing process and people-centric work issues even under stressful work conditions. Strong people management and exceptional interpersonal communication skills that inspire customer confidence while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues and subordinates across diverse ethnicities, multitasking and prioritization skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results from concurrent tasks.
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Education: |
M.Sc. in Business Administration (Major: Innovation & Supply Chain Management)
B.Sc. in Logistics & Transport Management (Major: Air Transport Management)
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Member of Humanitarian Logistics & Procurement Roster
Serve and facilitate DRC and UN Partners, such as WFP, UNICEF and UNHCR to strengthen the capacity to deliver more timely, effective and accountable humanitarian response within logistics and procurement.
WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME, United Nations, Rome, Italy.
Member of Shipping & Logistics Talent Pool
Successfully serve and facilitate WFP in staffing key positions throughout 75 countries it operates in or at its Headquarters in Rome, Italy for both long-term and short-term vacancies.
WORLD MARITIME UNIVERSITY, Malmö, Sweden.
Registrar
Major accomplishments:
- Successfully formulated leads and wrote business development plans on behalf of the President, which increased donor funding from philanthropic and corporate entities by 30% (value EUR 1.5 million) within two years.
- Identified, developed and implemented online Application & Recruitment system, online Evaluation & Quality Management Reporting system, decreased workload for co-workers with 30%.
- Effectively directed and delivered a 'Registry Plan,' endorsed by Executive Board and approved by Board of Governors, functioning as strategic vision plan (2011-2015) for the Registry department.
- Efficiently restructured and implemented the Ph.D. program in Maritime Affairs, leading from five graduates in 30 years to not less than 25 new Ph.D. candidates enrolled last two years.
- Proficiently executed planned actions derived from the Registry plan doubled the number of qualified applicants and reached highest enrolment of postgraduate students in its existence.
FOUNDATION STC-GROUP, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Project Manager
Major accomplishments:
- Streamlined EUR 40 million program, partly funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), called 'European Transport Academy: Leading the way to a knowledge institute,' consisting of 35 innovative educational projects.
- Successfully executed individual projects under the program, which facilitated migration from educational institute to education and knowledge institute.
- Directed and supervised 15 Junior Project Managers and delivering projects within period and budget conform PRINCE2 methodology.
- Expertly led and directed official accreditation from Dutch Ministry of Education & Science and Ministry of Education, Science & Technology in South-Korea for the new Postgraduate M.Sc. program in Shipping & Transport.
- Achieved and established STC-Korea branch school as first accredited Foreign Educational Institution in South-Korea.
- Controlled and executed the Postgraduate M.Sc. program in ‘Shipping & Transport' within Netherlands Maritime University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and South-Korea.
- Led and obtained ISO9001-2000 certification by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), including annual renewals.
- Achieved and tripled the number of enrolled students in three years.
MAERSK-LOGISTICS, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Senior Client Coordinator
Major accomplishment at Maersk-Logistics:
- Presented Supply Chain Management solutions, steered overseas suppliers, arranged multi-modal shipping solutions and supervised four staff members.
- Promoted to ‘Senior' position upon above expected performance and positive clients' feedback.
- Appointed as ‘Coach/Mentor' for new colleagues and customers during acquisition of P&O Nedlloyd by A.P. Möller-Maersk Group and as 'Super-user' for several ICT-programs and systems.
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Available for: |
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
10-15 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish |
Nationality:
Netherlands
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LinkedIn Profile:
se.linkedin.com/in/tonsmaal
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