Annemarie Sweeris
Deventer
Summary
My core ambition is to contribute to a more inclusive society, through dialogue facilitation and creating spaces for reflection and growth. I am a practical and analytically minded project lead with extensive experience in the social sector.My communication style is adaptable, and I have significant intercultural experience, allowing me to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals. I seek connection and purpose in my work.
Diligent project lead with background in leading diverse project teams to successful outcomes. Managed multiple high-profile projects in cross cultural contexts. Demonstrated capability in strategic planning and team coordination.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead Inclusion
Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
09.2024 - Current
- Implementing strategies to create a socially safe and inclusive university
Owner | Team Coach | Trainer | Mediator
Met Zorg in Gesprek
01.2013 - Current
- Specializing in communication training (conflict management), mediation, and team development
- Clients include Stichting Vriendendiensten, VSO, PAX, RASTER, and Deventer in Dialoog
- Developed the 'Know-Your-Neighbor' game to foster community dialogue
Student Support Specialist
Etty Hillesum Lyceum (Het Stormink)
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Providing guidance to students with specific support needs within inclusive education
- Advising and coordinating with teachers, parents, and care professionals
Dutch as a Second Language (NT2) Teacher & Mentor
Etty Hillesum Lyceum (Carmel)
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Teaching Dutch and general skills to young newcomers
- Acting as a mentor to support students' integration and learning
Financial Administrator
Apotheek Borgele
10.2016 - 04.2023
- Responsible for HR, accounting, and back-office operations
Teacher in Training
Stichting Zinder
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Interned at four different schools (grades 1-8); graduated cum laude
Team Coach
PAX
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Developing team strategies and facilitating team growth
- Designing and executing learning trajectories, internal dialogue, and mediation processes
Program Manager & Communications Advisor
PAX
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Led the international peace campaign 'MasterPeace.'
- Managed internal dialogues on rebranding and identity change
- Acted as an internal mediator
Program Manager Conflict Transformation – Eastern Congo
PAX
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Developed and implemented conflict transformation programs, including dialogue projects, conflict mediation, and human rights training
- Managed a team of over 20 employees in the DRC
Project Lead Youth Participation
PAX
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Developed youth programs, including exchanges and recruitment
- Coordinated and supervised volunteers and interns
Project Officer Africa
PAX
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Managed projects and organized delegation visits and conferences at the Peace Palace
Team Lead Integration Activities
Stichting Welzijn Huizen
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Developed and coordinated activities for migrant women
- Coached team members (staff and volunteers)
Project Leader / Staff Member
Netherlands Helsinki Committee
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Led Twinning projects in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union to support the development of the rule of law in the context of EU accession
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
01.2023
Postgraduate Certification - Legal Mediation
ADR Institute
01.2014
Propedeutic Degree - Social Work and Services
Hogeschool De Horst
01.2002
Master's Degree - International Relations
University of Groningen
01.2000
Propedeutic Degree - Business Communication
Radboud University
01.1994
Gymnasium B - Pre-University Education
Alexander Hegius Scholengemeenschap
01.1993
Skills
- Inclusive leadership
- Dialogue facilitation
- Strategy development
- Strategic project management
- Intercultural communication
- Educational mentoring
Languages
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Russian
Elementary
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Project Lead Inclusion
Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
09.2024 - Current
Student Support Specialist
Etty Hillesum Lyceum (Het Stormink)
08.2023 - 08.2024
Dutch as a Second Language (NT2) Teacher & Mentor
Etty Hillesum Lyceum (Carmel)
03.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher in Training
Stichting Zinder
02.2021 - 02.2023
Financial Administrator
Apotheek Borgele
10.2016 - 04.2023
Team Coach
PAX
01.2015 - 01.2016
Owner | Team Coach | Trainer | Mediator
Met Zorg in Gesprek
01.2013 - Current
Program Manager & Communications Advisor
PAX
01.2011 - 01.2015
Program Manager Conflict Transformation – Eastern Congo
PAX
01.2007 - 01.2011
Project Lead Youth Participation
PAX
01.2005 - 01.2007
Project Officer Africa
PAX
01.2002 - 01.2005
Team Lead Integration Activities
Stichting Welzijn Huizen
01.2001 - 01.2002
Project Leader / Staff Member
Netherlands Helsinki Committee
01.2000 - 01.2001
Postgraduate Certification - Legal Mediation
ADR Institute
Propedeutic Degree - Social Work and Services
Hogeschool De Horst
Master's Degree - International Relations
University of Groningen
Propedeutic Degree - Business Communication
Radboud University
Gymnasium B - Pre-University Education
Alexander Hegius Scholengemeenschap
Bachelor of Education -
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
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