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THOMAS VLEERACKER

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Summary

With 15+ years of experience as a versatile Manager, I have developed expertise in operations, sales, and customer service. Demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills, consistently making quality decisions, even in high-pressure situations. Proficient in prioritization and multitasking, well trained at handling multiple projects simultaneously. As a successful and driven professional, I can bring strong planning, organization, and a solution-focused approach. Committed to driving business growth, profitability, and cultivating strategic alliances.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Manager Belgium & The Netherlands

Shell Mobility Systems
01.2021 - 06.2024
  • Managing daily operations and logistics for a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles.
  • Recruited, trained, and coached +50 employees to support company growth.
  • Costs control to keep business operating within budget and increase profits (P&L management)
  • Steering IT development initiatives for mobile and web platforms.
  • HR management, business development, and project management for multiple multinationals.

Fitness Center Manager

Makai Training Center
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Organize & instruct private and group classes.
  • Coordinated marketing efforts to promote fitness and wellness programs.
  • Monitored and evaluated the training center's performance to guarantee value and quality.

After Sales Manager

Volvo Group
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for all after sales processes in order to maintain and provide the highest customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure prompt and effective customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Train staff on best practices and maintain positive customer relationships.





Fleet & Damage Manager

DriveNow/Sixt
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • End to end management of logistics & administrative processes regarding vehicle repairs in the car sharing service Brussels region.
  • Creating and implementing operating procedures & policies.
  • Efficiently optimizing fleet availability for the customers.

Fleet & repair center coordinator

Sixt rent a car
10.2013 - 11.2017
  • Coordinating the launch of the fleet & repair center (turnover of 2000 cars/month)
  • Organizing and implementing the efficient movement of the fleet and dispatching the
    team of operatives.
  • Creating and implementing procedures between co-operating third party vendors and stakeholders.
  • Delegating on and off-site activities for services, maintenance and repairs.


Account manager

Mimabest
10.2011 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for the sales of software and hardware equipment/solutions for the fitness industry.
  • Implementation of sales and marketing strategy to acquire new clients and cultivating long term and profitable relationships with them.

Branch manager

Iss facility service
11.2010 - 10.2011
  • Operational management for the industrial cleaning team of 120 employees in Leuven & Heverlee
  • Planning, hiring and training team of staff

Outbound service operator

Ricoh
10.2007 - 10.2010

Management of copy center and mailroom at different companies.

Security Supervisor

SAT & Security Force
10.2005 - 10.2007
  • Event, company & hotel security supervision for various customers throughout Belgium.

Facility assistant

Pfizer
07.2003 - 10.2005
  • Organization of technical support for building maintenance and daily logistics.

Education

Diploma - Vehicle Damage Repair & Special Painting For Cars

Koninklijk Atheneum Redingenhof
Leuven, Belgium

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Performance management
  • Business planning
  • Product management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Product launches

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Cali, Colombia
  • Date of Birth: 10/29/83
  • Nationality: Belgian
  • Driving License: B

Hobbies and Interests

  • Martial Arts
  • Fitness

Languages

Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Country Manager Belgium & The Netherlands

Shell Mobility Systems
01.2021 - 06.2024

Fitness Center Manager

Makai Training Center
06.2019 - 12.2020

After Sales Manager

Volvo Group
12.2018 - 12.2019

Fleet & Damage Manager

DriveNow/Sixt
11.2017 - 11.2018

Fleet & repair center coordinator

Sixt rent a car
10.2013 - 11.2017

Account manager

Mimabest
10.2011 - 05.2013

Branch manager

Iss facility service
11.2010 - 10.2011

Outbound service operator

Ricoh
10.2007 - 10.2010

Security Supervisor

SAT & Security Force
10.2005 - 10.2007

Facility assistant

Pfizer
07.2003 - 10.2005

Diploma - Vehicle Damage Repair & Special Painting For Cars

Koninklijk Atheneum Redingenhof
THOMAS VLEERACKER