Sandra Den Ouden-Wijmans
Oud-Beijerland,ZH
Summary
Accomplished Senior Secretary at Kneppelhout & Korthals N.V., adept in office administration and confidentiality protocols. Streamlined operations and enhanced team collaboration, demonstrating exceptional executive support and MS Office expertise. Proven track record in improving office functionality and fostering strong external partnerships, with a focus on achieving significant results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Secretary
Kneppelhout & Korthals N.V.
10.2006 - Current
- Safeguarded sensitive information with strict adherence to confidentiality protocols and data protection regulations.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient filing and organizational systems.
- Increased team collaboration by organizing regular staff meetings and facilitating open communication channels.
- Collaborated closely with human resources departments in recruitment efforts by scheduling interviews, collecting candidate information, or assisting with job posting creation.
- Enhanced overall office functionality by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in administrative support, staying current on relevant software updates, or attending professional development workshops.
- Developed strong working relationships with external vendors or partners through consistent communication, negotiation skills, and exemplary customer service.
- Managed high-level correspondence, ensuring timely responses and accurate information dissemination.
- Maintained a welcoming environment for visitors by greeting guests professionally, managing phone calls, and directing inquiries to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Supported budget management efforts by tracking expenditures, processing invoices, and reconciling financial statements.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Legal Secretary
Borsboom & Hamm Advocaten
04.2004 - 09.2006
- Enhanced attorney productivity by providing exceptional administrative support, managing schedules, and organizing meetings.
Secretary
PKF Wallast
11.2003 - 04.2004
- Supporting a chartered accountant, tax advisors, and financial statement staff
- Monitoring (legal) deadlines
- Handling phone calls
- Managing agendas
- Handling mail
- Drafting documents and letters
- All other general tasks
Legal Assistent
Credit Control
03.2002 - 10.2003
- Advising and guiding companies to reduce debtor risk and improve liquidity
- Independently handling a wide range of collection cases, including negotiations with clients, lawyers, and debtors
- Initiating procedures at the Cantonal sectors of various Courts and following up on cases handled by bailiffs
- Carefully monitoring deadlines for submitting legal documents
- Conducting commercial activities by regularly contacting clients to discuss case progress and resolve issues
Secretary
Schaap & Partners Advocaten En Notarissen
03.1996 - 02.2002
- Supporting a partner, lawyer, and trainee lawyer
- Monitoring (legal) deadlines
- Creating files
- Handling phone calls
- Managing agendas
- Handling mail
- Independently drafting documents and letters
- Participating in a project team for the implementation of a new computer system and acting as a point of contact for post-implementation support
- Preparing and taking minutes of meetings
- All other general tasks
- Managing own collection practice, including drafting legal documents
Secretary
Amende & De Jongh Advocaten
08.1995 - 03.1996
- Handling phone calls
- Managing agendas
- Handling mail
- Creating files
- Independently drafting documents and letters
- Monitoring (legal) deadlines
- All other general tasks
Education
Course - Legal Secretary Application Course
Schoevers
Rotterdam1997
Secondary Vocational Education - Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
G.K. Van Hogendorp
Rotterdam, Netherlands05.1995
High School Diploma -
Rijks Scholen Gemeenschap
Oud-Beijerland05.1994
Skills
- Office Administration
- Document Preparation
- Executive Support
- Calendar Management
- Meeting planning
- Travel Arrangements
- Minute Taking
- Confidentiality understanding
- MS Office expertise
Languages
Dutch
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Senior Secretary
Kneppelhout & Korthals N.V.
10.2006 - Current
Legal Secretary
Borsboom & Hamm Advocaten
04.2004 - 09.2006
Secretary
PKF Wallast
11.2003 - 04.2004
Legal Assistent
Credit Control
03.2002 - 10.2003
Secretary
Schaap & Partners Advocaten En Notarissen
03.1996 - 02.2002
Secretary
Amende & De Jongh Advocaten
08.1995 - 03.1996
Course - Legal Secretary Application Course
Schoevers
Secondary Vocational Education - Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
G.K. Van Hogendorp
High School Diploma -
Rijks Scholen Gemeenschap
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