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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Various volunteer experiences
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Marina Illerhues

Utrecht

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Corporate Citizenship Manager with over a decade of experience in corporate citizenship, youth employment, and strategic partnership development. Proven expertise in designing and managing global public-private partnerships, aligning corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives with business objectives, and driving impactful volunteer engagement programs. Strong background in HR consulting, business development, and career advisory, with a passion for fostering sustainable employment solutions and empowering underrepresented groups. Holds a Master’s degree in Industrial, Health and Organizational Psychology and extensive international experience spanning Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Citizenship Manager

Randstad Global
09.2014 - Current
  • Initiate, coordinate, align and manage all corporate citizenship initiatives within the Randstad Group.
  • Management of global partnerships with VSO, World Bicycle Relief and the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment.
  • Key responsibilities; co-design partnership strategy, in- and external communications, securing senior management buy-in, monitoring partnership impact, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, partnership budget
  • Achievements; set up of Kilimanjaro Challenge and other fundraising initiatives (raising more than €500,000); set up of global mentoring program with over 400 mentor connections; implementation of learning platform

Business Development Advisor

VSO
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Supporting the establishment of two women-led Buy Back Centres (CBBCs) in Nairobi for 200 female waste-picking entrepreneurs.
  • The centres aim to serve as sustainable business hubs to increase the income of marginalized young women (ages 18-35) in the waste sector.
  • Assisting in the development of budgeting, work planning, and sustainability plans for the project.
  • Providing hands-on business mentoring for women running the Buy Back Centres, supported by business mentors and coaches.

Consultant

Randstad Zorg
09.2014 - 09.2017
  • Coaching and evaluation of 30+ employees
  • Recruitment, selection and placement of 100+ employees
  • Organizing trainings for employees
  • Development of contracts and relationships with several clients in the health sector
  • Mentor for new colleague

Career Service Advisor

VSO Tanzania
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Development and implementation of a career center for students
  • Development of a ten day training program for teachers for employability skills
  • Organization and delivery of pre-internship training for student

National Vice President

AIESEC Puerto Rico
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Main responsibilities: national strategy, managing national cooperation, managing and coaching of local AIESEC committees
  • Organization and facilitation of two national conferences with 100+ participants


Intern

PGGM
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Diverse activities in the HR department like developing a mentorship program, development of the 'make it possible' program for candidates with a distance to the labor market

Education

Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Radboud University
Nijmegen
08-2013

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Twente
Enschede, Netherlands
07-2012

Skills

  • Project management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Partnership development
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Managing operations and efficiency
  • Training and development
  • Employee development

Languages

English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Native or Bilingual

Various volunteer experiences

A range of volunteer experiences across various organizations in Europe, Africa, and Asia, including coaching, teaching, and counseling roles. Key activities involved supporting individuals distanced from the labor market, organizing events, teaching English, and providing counseling. These roles focused on empowering marginalized groups, including youth, women, and individuals with disabilities, contributing to personal development and social inclusion efforts.

Timeline

Business Development Advisor

VSO
01.2024 - 05.2025

Career Service Advisor

VSO Tanzania
11.2016 - 05.2017

Corporate Citizenship Manager

Randstad Global
09.2014 - Current

Consultant

Randstad Zorg
09.2014 - 09.2017

Intern

PGGM
02.2013 - 06.2013

National Vice President

AIESEC Puerto Rico
01.2013 - 07.2014

Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Radboud University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Twente
Marina Illerhues