Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Caroline Poortmans

Caroline Poortmans

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Summary

Strategic and reliable administrative professional with extensive experience supporting executive governance, managing complex operations, and coordinating high-level decision-making processes. Proven ability to navigate cross-functional collaboration, international events, and stakeholder engagement with diplomacy and precision. Skilled in managing agendas, preparing board materials, ensuring follow-up on key actions, and streamlining workflows. Known for professionalism, adaptability, and a strong commitment to public value and effective communication across cultures.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secretary to the Board of Governors

SCK CEN
01.2024 - Current
  • Managing the full board meeting cycle: preparing agendas and documents, coordinating logistics, drafting minutes and reports, and tracking deadlines and action points to support effective and timely decision-making.

Office Manager

EURIDICE VOF (SCK CEN - NIRAS/ONDRAF)
01.2012 - 12.2024
  • Managing strategic and operational support for the executive team, with key responsibilities in financial oversight (SAP, PROCURE) and quality assurance in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Personal Assistant adjunct-directeur-generaal

SCK CEN
02.2006 - 12.2011
  • Providing executive-level support to the Deputy Director-General, managing agendas, correspondence, briefings, and strategic follow-up to ensure seamless daily operations and informed decision-making.

Executive Support & Strategic Event Planning

SCK CEN
05.1995 - 12.2005
  • Supporting the Marketing Director as a trusted personal assistant while coordinating high-level international events and visits, including scientific conferences, media engagements, and strategic stakeholder meetings. Responsible for end-to-end planning, on-site execution, and VIP protocol.

Education

Professional Bachelor - Business Management Allround

PXL Hogeschool
Hasselt, Belgium
05.2025

A2 - Office Management & Languages

Francesco Pavijloen
Herentals, Belgium
06.1992

Skills

  • Proficient in Dutch
  • Fluent in French
  • Skilled in advanced English language use
  • Experienced in German communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Fast learner
  • Prioritization and time management
  • Budget monitoring
  • Office staff leadership
  • Executive support
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Business correspondence
  • Meeting coordination
  • Minute taking
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Complex Problem-solving

Certification

2019 Internal auditor NBN ISO9001:2015

Timeline

Secretary to the Board of Governors

SCK CEN
01.2024 - Current

Office Manager

EURIDICE VOF (SCK CEN - NIRAS/ONDRAF)
01.2012 - 12.2024

Personal Assistant adjunct-directeur-generaal

SCK CEN
02.2006 - 12.2011

Executive Support & Strategic Event Planning

SCK CEN
05.1995 - 12.2005

Professional Bachelor - Business Management Allround

PXL Hogeschool

A2 - Office Management & Languages

Francesco Pavijloen
Caroline Poortmans