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Gijs Govers

Management Trainee

With a results-driven manager as a father and a sensitive coach as a mother, I got both sides at an early age. That is how I grew up to become the so-called mix of the two; an assertive yet sensitive fanatic. Which side is expressed? That depends on the context. I carefully consider the situation and connect with the people around me, after which I intuitively apply those qualities that are most conducive to growth.

PASSIONATE

CREATIVE

ENERGETIC

CATCHY

Gijs’ skills…

Natural overview

I can easily master large quantities and different types of material. It is precisely by taking a step back that I am able to oversee situations quickly and sharply. That way we can focus together on what is really relevant. 

The networker

Not only information, I also quickly grasp the relationships within organizations. As a social networker, I easily make contact with or between people in the right positions. 

Resourceful

Where I used to be able to use my creativity in drawing and writing, these days I use it to come up with interesting solutions and innovative ideas. This way I do things just a little differently, with a little extra color! 

Contagiously energetic

My infectious enthusiasm acts as a trigger, giving meetings and brainstorming sessions both momentum and power. On the other hand, I know how to use my infectiousness to convince others and get them moving in the right direction. 

Gijs is curious about…

Over the past few years I have come to realize that not only my role, but also the mission and direction of the organization I work for are very important to me. From this realization, I started to investigate and found out that I am not only excited about the ‘do-good‘ companies in, for example, the sustainability sector. Other organizations and sectors with a vibrant, profound mission also appeal to me. Think for example of ASML who contribute to a new world with their chips. How cool is that! In short, I am curious to see which organizational mission will ultimately align with my personal vision. 

I have worked on these projects…

Senior Project Controller at the Province of North-Brabant

Within the implementation team “peak load” I was responsible for three different parts. Firstly, I took care of the finances: the budget, a cost justification and the communication with the state about the distribution of these finances to the province. Secondly, I reported the progress and quality of the whole support project to the province, municipalities and to the ministry. For example, dashboards I created were published in the newspaper, to which I received many positive feedback from even political spokesmen. Finally, it was my responsibility to identify risks in time and then take the appropriate management measures together with the team. I got a lot of energy from the fact that there are many different tasks and responsibilities involved. We took the project from zero to running all the way, and I’m really proud of the fact that we managed to set up a well-run service so quickly. Because the project is so complicated I also learned very quickly how important it is to ask good questions about issues. Really starting a dialogue. The service is purely aimed at helping and supporting people as best we can. It is a voluntary service for our target group. This allowed me to really make a positive difference. This motivated enormously.

Strategic Consultant at Fokker Services Group 

As a market and implementation analyst at Fokker Services Group, I was tasked as a consultant to examine a specific business case and, in addition, to look at how the company would have to act if the business case were to be implemented. The implementation of the business case would bring in significantly more revenue, but it would also involve many organisational changes. To investigate this business case, it was first important to have a good understanding of both the organisation and the market. To do this, I had many conversations with different parties, such as customers, former customers and representatives. My experience in stakeholder management helped me tremendously while integrating into the company and building relationships with the right people. Despite having a fairly independent role as a consultant, you simply don’t get there without the right relationships. What I am extremely proud of is that my business case was well received and that my results and advice were taken seriously within the company. On the other hand, my biggest lesson is that I have to keep defining the scope of my assignment myself. I have a great sense of responsibility and an enormous amount of energy and enthusiasm; so in this, I have to pay close attention to which responsibilities I am supposed to carry and which I am not. 

Data Consultant at DELA

As a data consultant at DELA, I helped the funeral advisory team work in a more data-driven way. With the recent implementation of HubSpot and time tracking, they suddenly had access to a mountain of data, but lacked the structure to make the most of it. My task was to develop a framework that would allow the team to use data effectively and to take the first steps in the implementation process.

My work was divided into two pillars: internal operations and sales & marketing. Within the team, I improved the time tracking system by making it simpler and of better quality, ensuring the data was usable. I also helped build dashboards in HubSpot, enabling the team to better prioritize and track conversion rates. This required close collaboration with various stakeholders and constant alignment on priorities.

In 3.5 months, I developed and implemented a new time tracking method, delivered a working dashboard, and established a clear framework for future optimizations. I’m proud of how quickly and effectively I was able to make an impact and especially value how important it is to have all the conditions of a project well set.

Gijs tips…

As a true resident of ‘s Hertogenbosch I cannot withhold the best tip from Brabant; taste a delicious Bossche Bol from the famous family bakery Jan de Groot! 

 

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