Amber Kesselaer
Amsterdam
Summary
As an experienced entrepreneur and consultant, I have successfully founded and scaled two companies. This journey has equipped me with strategic insight, leadership skills, and a sharp understanding of value creation. I know how to scale businesses, optimize processes, and make strategic decisions that drive sustainable growth.
I thrive in advisory roles that offer autonomy and strategic impact. My approach is results-driven, pragmatic, and decisive. I am not afraid to address critical issues and always think several steps ahead. My entrepreneurial experience makes me a valuable sparring partner for companies looking to grow, optimize, and innovate.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Move to Impact
Amsterdam
11.2020 - Current
- Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems to monitor business performance.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Designed organizational structures for efficient operations management.
- Developed business plans and strategies for new product launches.
- Monitored competitors' activities in order to stay ahead of the curve.
- Managed marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and visibility.
- Established and maintained strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance business development.
- Led cross-functional teams in the launch of new products and services, achieving significant market penetration.
- Coordinated with legal advisors to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Analyzed industry trends to identify potential opportunities for growth.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all processes.
Founder
DATA KINGDOM
Amsterdam
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Documented processes outlining how Design Thinking can be applied across an organization's operations.
- Implemented unique methods and methodologies, which helped reduce, and resolve issues.
- Created dashboards with Power BI, displaying key performance metrics for various departments.
- Developed training materials and provided on-site user training.
- Planned, scheduled and controlled installation processes from start to finish to ensure all project requirements are delivered on time.
- Created customer proposals and closed business deals.
Marketing Manager
Florijnz Corporate Finance
's-Hertogenbosch
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised creation of marketing materials and collateral.
- Developed marketing strategies based on corporate objectives and market trends.
- Conducted customer research to gain insights into consumer behavior.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate strategic marketing activities.
- Produced ideas for promotional events or activities and organized them efficiently.
Senior Change Project Coordinator Assurance
PwC Netherlands
Amsterdam
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Define & Implement Assurance digital Innovation process
- Portfolio management Digital Innovation project
- Stimulation of data analysis / Power BI within daily operation
- Stimulation of innovative culture within PwC NL Assurance
- Digital strategy creation & execution
- Product Owner coaching
Project Manager
Synetic
Haarlem
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Projectmanagement in software development (PHP/Drupal)
- Budget control
- Resource Planning
- ISO 27001 Information Security Officer
- Process optimisation (Agile, Scrum & Holacracy)
- Accountmanagement / Product Owner coaching
Education
Master of Science - Management Consulting
Vrije Universiteit
Amsterdam06-2015
Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration
Tilburg University
Tilburg06-2013
Erasmus - International Business Administration
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Madrid12-2012
Skills
- Digital transformation
- Business planning
- Revenue growth management
- Strategic planning
- New business launch
- Operations management
Certification
- PRINCE2
- Professional Scrum Product Owner
- Information Security ISO 27001
- Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager
- B Leader
Languages
Dutch
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Move to Impact
11.2020 - Current
Marketing Manager
Florijnz Corporate Finance
09.2019 - 05.2022
Founder
DATA KINGDOM
08.2019 - 05.2023
Senior Change Project Coordinator Assurance
PwC Netherlands
06.2018 - 08.2019
Project Manager
Synetic
10.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Management Consulting
Vrije Universiteit
Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration
Tilburg University
Erasmus - International Business Administration
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
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