Bart Van Dijk
Chester, United Kingdom
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced with proven ability to train, lead and inspire teams, manage budgets, and ensure the highest standards for customer satisfaction. Seeking the position tutor/assessor in freight forwarding, where I can contribute my expertise and passion for training and coaching while upholding the highest standards in International Transport.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing director
Transports Capelle
Chester, United Kingdom
05.2014 - Current
- Directed operations in a French transport company specialising in international heavy haulage.
- Devised an international European network, successfully establishing 4 new premises across different countries, all supervised by a central dispatch based in Headquarters France.
- Achieved over 120 exceptional transports in the last 2 years, moving more than 7000 tonnes of steel beams between France and the UK to facilitate the construction of 5 bridges for the HS2 Project.
- Secured FORS Membership in the UK, enhancing the company's credibility and operational standards.
Hotel Operations Manager
Ocean Vagabond
Dakhla, Morocco
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Directed operations at an ecological wind and kite surf hotel.
- Managed 29 independent bungalows, a restaurant, and a nautical base.
- Attained a 75% annual occupancy rate by negotiating contracts with water sports holiday organisations worldwide.
- Achieved 75% annual filling by negotiating contracts with water sports holidays organisations worldwide
Branch Manager
Capelle Transport
Martigues, France
10.2008 - 05.2012
- Managed operations as Branch Manager for oversized boat transports.
- Engineered a new national network for boat transport services, establishing 3 different sites in France under centralised supervision.
Branch Manager
Kuehne & Nagel Transport
Valence, France
05.2002 - 10.2008
- Led the branch as a manager specialising in daily delivery services.
- Created an international hub operating 24/7, significantly improving service availability and responsiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electra technic
MTS Amsterdam
High School Diploma - High School
Haarlemmermeer Lyceum
O'Licence Awareness -
FORS Fleet Management
01/2024 -
Certificate of Professional competence - International Road Haulage
The Chartered Institute of Logistics And Transport
Skills
- Operational management
- Budget management
- Staff supervision
- Scheduling
- Project management
- Sales Negotiations
- Health and safety
- Customer service
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Dutch
Native
German
Fluent
Timeline
Managing director
Transports Capelle
05.2014 - Current
Hotel Operations Manager
Ocean Vagabond
05.2012 - 05.2014
Branch Manager
Capelle Transport
10.2008 - 05.2012
Branch Manager
Kuehne & Nagel Transport
05.2002 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Electra technic
MTS Amsterdam
High School Diploma - High School
Haarlemmermeer Lyceum
O'Licence Awareness -
FORS Fleet Management
01/2024 -
Certificate of Professional competence - International Road Haulage
The Chartered Institute of Logistics And Transport
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