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Prometheus FoundationDirector Of Operations (contractor role)
Nov. 2019FranceAt Prometheus Foundation, my role as Director of Operations revolves around meticulously managing the proposal review process, ensuring adherence to our Charter and Founder's intentions. This involves critical project planning and strategic execution, with a role spanning over a decade in directing operations and managing key accounts. Proposal Management: Manage the process of receiving and reviewing funding proposals, ensuring thorough evaluation and alignment with the foundation’s mission and donor intent. Due Diligence: Perform due diligence to verify the accuracy of data and assess the worthiness of projects for funding, ensuring compliance with the Charter and Founder/Donor's intent. Board Presentations: Present eligible proposals to the Awards Committee and Board of Directors for approval.
Post-Funding Follow-Up: Follow up with awarded recipients to ensure that funds are utilized in accordance with proposals and contracts, adhering to Expenditure Responsibilities. Candidate Identification and Engagement: Identify potential candidates for funding, engage with them, and develop project proposals that align with Prometheus's charter. Grantee Relationship Management: Maintain engagement with grantees post-funding, fostering a symbiotic relationship within Prometheus's network of grantees to scale successful projects and roll back underperforming ones. Diplomacy and Cultural Understanding: Utilize diplomacy, cultural understanding, and patience to manage relationships and ensure the success of funded projects. Global Impact Expansion: Since the foundation's inception, expanded funded projects to cover all inhabited continents and a total of 84 countries, involving a diverse range of nonprofit organizations including NGOs, think tanks, policymakers, and student organizations.
ConcordiumMarketing Manager (contractor role)
Jan. 2019 - Aug. 2019Baar/Zug, SwitzerlandMarketing Strategy Development: Created and initiated a marketing strategy plan for social media, effectively increasing brand awareness and engagement. Token Ecosystem Consultation: Provided expert consultation on the development of Concordium’s token ecosystem from a marketing perspective, ensuring alignment with market trends and user needs. Blockchain Expertise: Leveraged in-depth knowledge of Concordium’s Layer 1 blockchain technology, which includes built-in ID/KYC and AML layers, to inform marketing strategies and campaigns.
Ayn Rand Institute EuropeGeneral Manager (contractor role)
Jan. 2015 - Nov. 2019EuropeNon-Profit Management: Led the outreach efforts of the Ayn Rand Institute in Europe, growing the movement from its inception to activities in 43 European countries. Volunteer and Partner Coordination: Managed a network of 218 volunteers and 184 partners throughout Europe, fostering collaboration and expanding the institute's influence. Donor Network Development: Cultivated a large, worldwide network of generous donors to support the institute's initiatives and growth. Strategic Growth: Successfully established and scaled operations, significantly enhancing the institute's presence and impact across Europe.
Prometheus FoundationConsultant on Project Proposals
Jul. 2014 - Oct. 2019Montauban, Occitanie, FranceBefore joining the Prometheus Foundation full-time in 2019, I worked part-time evaluating project proposals for the foundation, also known as the Objectivist Venture Fund. My role involved identifying projects with the highest potential and ensuring they aligned with the Donor's Intent.
Sanz ConsultOwner
Jan. 2014Consulting Agency Establishment: Founded a consulting agency upon relocating to France. —Client Representation: My first client was Biofuel Express, the primary biodiesel supplier to Arriva Deutsche Bahn in Sweden, who hired me to provide strategic advice and representation to clients in the biofuel industry at trade shows and industry events. —Trade Show Engagement: Engaged with operators of public transportation to discuss the potential for converting their fleets to a diverse range of biofuels. —Client Advocacy: Advocated for the adoption of biofuels, leveraging industry knowledge and networking skills to promote sustainable transportation solutions.
Arriva GroupCategory Manager - Fuels, Lubricants, Chemicals and Busses
Nov. 2008 - Mar. 2014Copenhagen Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark, DenmarkProcurement Management: Responsible for the procurement of fuel, lubricants, and chemicals for Arriva Deutsche Bahn's Scandinavia fleet of approximately 3,000 buses. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with internal planning teams, local government authorities, and fuel suppliers to devise and implement strategies for converting the bus fleet to comply with CO2 emission standards and biodiversity requirements. Fleet Conversion Optimization: Led initiatives to identify and integrate optimal solutions for fleet upgrades, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and sustainability goals. Achieved 100% Biofuel Conversion in Sweden: Successfully transitioned the entire bus fleet from traditional diesel (EN590) to various biofuel standards:
—Stockholm: Introduced Ethanol and electric buses.
—Skaane: Implemented the use of Biogas.
—Rural Areas: Adopted RME (Rapeseed Methyl Ester) and AFME (Animal Fat Methyl Ester) biodiesel.
JGH GroupInternational Purchaser- Asia/Africa/Latin America
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2008—Tender Bidding and Supplier Sourcing: Bid on tenders from major international organizations including the EU, JICS, UN, DANIDA, and World Bank, ensuring comprehensive sourcing of suppliers to meet project requirements. —Contract Negotiations and Implementation: Conducted contract negotiations (framework or project agreements), managed logistics, and oversaw contract implementation to ensure seamless execution. —Contract Management: Managed framework agreements to maintain strong relationships and ensure contract compliance. —International Travel: Accumulated 60-70 travel days annually, primarily in Southeast Asia, to oversee supplier engagements, contract negotiations, and project implementations. Special Achievements: —Established Trust with JICS: Successfully established a high level of trust with the Japan International Cooperation System (JICS) by ensuring the appropriate and effective procurement of goods and services required in developing countries. —Secured Majority of JICS Tenders: This trusted relationship led to JGH Group being granted the majority of JICS' project tenders for several years.
Lyreco A/SMRP Controller - Contract Manager
Oct. 2005 - Dec. 2007Procurement Forecasting: Responsible for forecasting the procurement of 2,850 office supply articles, primarily paper and toners. Contract Negotiations: Led contract negotiations across Scandinavia, Europe, U.S.A., and Asia, securing favorable terms for the company. Campaign Planning and Administration: Planned and administered marketing campaigns to promote office supply products. Achievements: —Award for Best Scandinavian MRP Controller (2006): Recognized as the top-performing MRP Controller in Scandinavia, out of a team of six, for achieving the lowest backorder percentage while maintaining a low inventory level. —Backorder Percentage: Achieved a remarkable backorder percentage of 0.6%, ensuring a consistency of supply at 99.4%. —Inventory Management: Maintained an average inventory level of 24.04 days for 2,850 articles, balancing supply consistency with cost efficiency. (NB: I was on maternity leave from July to December 2007.)
Lyreco A/SProject Manager, Strategic Sales Department
Mar. 2005 - Oct. 2005Copenhagen Area, DenmarkScandinavian Sales Support Back Office Setup: Successfully established the Sales Support backup department for the strategic sales team in Scandinavia, leading to optimized customer appreciation and retention. —Sales Statistics Delivery: Provided daily sales statistics to support strategic decision-making. —Contract and Framework Agreement Management: Created and updated contracts and framework agreements in the database to ensure accurate and current records. —Bonus Statistics Calculation and Reporting: Calculated and reported bonus statistics to maintain transparency and motivate the sales team. —Tender Material Creation: Developed comprehensive tender materials to support sales efforts and secure new business. —Price List Management: Calculated and updated price lists in the database to reflect current market conditions and pricing strategies. —Ad Hoc Tasks: Addressed various additional tasks as needed to support the strategic sales department.
Dell TechnologiesProject Manager for Outsourcing | Scandinavia, Benelux, and Southern Europe
May. 2003 - Dec. 2004Stockholm, Stockholm County, SwedenOutsourcing Strategy Development: Managed the project for outsourcing credit control processes from Scandinavia, Benelux, and Southern Europe to Bangalore, India. Training and Stabilization: Gathered process data from multiple countries and spent 28 weeks in India training new employees and stabilizing processes. Team Transition: Successfully transitioned the Scandinavian team’s operations to India, leading to the shutdown of the local team.
Dell TechnologiesHSMB Credit Control Teamleader
Nov. 2002 - Dec. 2004Team Leadership: Managed a team of 13 employees, overseeing debit accounting, collection, project management, coaching, and administrative tasks. Process Improvement: Led efforts to streamline and optimize credit control processes.
Dell TechnologiesNordic Credit Controller
Jan. 2001 - May. 2003Stockholm, SwedenIn January 2001 (following a messy divorce and the death of my mother), I relocated from Copenhagen, Denmark to Stockholm, Sweden to start fresh. I completely switched career paths into Credit Controlling. Customer Payment Collection: Collected customer payments through telephone and emails, managed legal collections, registered payments, and handled crediting and invoicing for the Danish Credit Control department. Regional Support: Provided occasional backup for credit control in Sweden and Norway.
Lyreco A/SPurchaser Non-Stock
Apr. 1999 - Jan. 2001Copenhagen Area, DenmarkOffer Collection: Collected offers for non-stock and non-catalogue products based on customer requests, ensuring competitive pricing and quality. Purchase Administration: Administered the purchase process for non-stock goods, managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery to meet customer needs.
Adecco A/SVarious Temp. projects
Jan. 1996 - Mar. 1999Copenhagen Area, DenmarkMainly short terms implementation projects.
Maternity Leave: Took maternity leave from March 1996 to February 1997.
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