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Catherine PONCIN
Quévy (Aulnois)
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Summary
Dynamic Project and Quality Management professional with a proven track record in driving successful implementations and navigating complex strategic challenges. Demonstrates the ability to adapt and thrive in multidisciplinary environments, seamlessly integrating academic research with practical industrial applications. A solutions-oriented leader with strong pedagogical skills, consistently empowering teams to exceed ambitious objectives. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal strengths and a proactive approach, eager to contribute to the goals of the organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bid and Sales Manager
Certifer - Belgorail
09.2024 - Current
- Coordination of the team's activities (15 people) to ensure maximum efficiency in delivering quotations (testing, NoBo, DeBo, AsBo...).
- Monitoring key performance indicators and continuous improvment.
- Working with all teams, managers and members of management to achieve the digital transition (Bidding Process and Dynamics 365 super user).
Associate Professor (16 Hours/year)
IMT Douai - Inghenia
02.2020 - Current
Deputy Mayor
Municipality of QUEVY
12.2006 - 12.2024
- Managing a team (10 people), including recruiting, training and supervising staff as well as organizing tasks and planning.
- Contacts with various levels of Belgian and European Institutional decision-making.
- Expertise in drafting applications for regional, federal and European subsidies (INTERREG and ERDF).
Learning and Development Specialist
HR-Rail - Infrabel - Academy
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Change management, getting the team on board with new practices, supporting the transition, Lean and Makigami workshops - business modelling with Bizagi (BPMN).
- Implementing new technologies to modernize work tools and increase productivity (SAP success factors).
Expert Trainer (supply Chain Optimization)
Institut Lafontaine
09.2014 - 06.2023
- Personalized support to pupils experiencing difficulties, providing additional exercises and highlighting progress.
- Making examinations, assessments and practical work to measure student progress.
Senior Trainer Technical skills and safety
HR-Rail - Infrabel - Academy
10.2018 - 05.2023
- Developing and implementing training plans for employees.
- Responsible of the Siemens - ETCS level 2 maintenance training before opening of the line (when installation of a new RBC).
- Safety regulation (RGE, RDEI) and 3D VR Senior Trainer.
- Developing a Safety culture and ensuring that procedures and good practice (human factors) are applied.
Quality System Management Coordinator
HR-Rail - Infrabel - Assets management
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Managing the department's materials and equipment, monitoring maintenance work(MTBF).
- Re-engineering of all the processes according to the PDCA duming wheel.
- Team lead of the quality auditors to manage the risked based audit program.
- Implementing operational strategies to optimize internal processes and reduce costs (Quality Safety and Environment Audit - ISO 50001).
Energy Advisor
HR-Rail - Infrabel - Assets Management
02.2010 - 01.2016
- Problem solving and complaint handling to ensure customer satisfaction (quality coordinator team of 6 internal auditors to manage delivering of audit program).
- Working as a team prioritizing tasks, communicating, sharing ideas and pooling efforts : diversify energy sources : windturbines, solar panels, hydraulic production.
- Collaborated on an innovative energy recovery project between industries and universities, combining laboratory experimentation with real-world field testing (ATO on ERTMS - D-Drive). Contributed to the dimensioning and design of a flywheel system aimed at optimizing traction line energy efficiency.
- Adaptability and efficiency in learning new concepts (high voltage energy). The Energy sector in Belgium and Europe course in Liège Montefiore by the former Elia Director.
Advisor Stations & Connexions
SNCB Holding
06.2009 - 01.2010
- Organized work by prioritizing tasks in order to meet expectations and deadlines (Real Estate files presented to the Board).
- Making the cost/benefit analysis to evaluate the ROI of all the Stations-investments/Team work by communicating, sharing ideas and pooling efforts.
- Discussions with A T Kearney about strategies.
Accounting & Budget Officer
European Railway Agency-ERA
05.2005 - 05.2009
- Accounting officer 2005-2007 : set up (from A to Z) of the European Agency's commitment accounting structure in accordance with international public standards (IPSAS).
- Budget officer 2007-2009 : rigorous management of general accounting, ensuring the accuracy and conformity of financial statements and accrual accounting.
- Production of summary documents presented to the Board of Director (twice a year).
- Structure of the operational procedures and platform to manage all the railway experts.
Financial Advisor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
10.2004 - 04.2005
- Establishment of a common position about the European structural funds (after discussions between the federated entites) for Belgium presented at the plenary session of the European Commission.
- Advice to the Minister - State -Secretary for European Affairs.
- Negociations with the Belgian Government.
Financial Advisor
SNCB (B-Cargo)
02.2002 - 09.2004
- Managed and monitored investments to optimize portfolio performance.
- Set up for the TRAIN Department of a quality information system to report on the field issues to the Director.
- Taking part in team meetings and presenting reports on the development of the managed portfolio.
- Discussions with Arthur D Little about the new strategy post freight liberalization.
Operational Internal Auditor
SNCB
03.2000 - 01.2002
- Assessed compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulations by all staff concerned.
- Supervising the correct application of financial and management standards and procedures (audit of the subsidiaries, of the Treasury, ..)
- Dissemination of the COSO and process flowcharting principles around the company.
Business Account Manager
FIAT AUTO BELGIO
09.1999 - 02.2000
- Working with all the teams, managers and members of the management team to achieve a common goal (make the contracts signed).
- Carried out market analyses to identify growth opportunities and new segments.
Managing Director
Hainaut Plants SCRL
08.1997 - 08.1999
- Implementing from A to Z a cooperative of nuseries linked with internal network in order to export and build an effective customer relationship management (CRM).
- Contributing to day to day operations by working effectively and productively with all team members (common norms of production).
- Manufacturing and annual budget optimising costs and controlling expenditure.
Education
Master of Science - Business Engineering And IT - Option Artificial Intelligence
UNIVERSITY OF MONS FPMS
Mons 01.2020 - 06.2026
Master of Science - Railway Engineering
Institut Catholic Des Arts Et Métiers
Lille 10.2013 - 06.2014
MBA - Real Estate - Evaluation - Building Conception - Sustainability
Solvay Business School
Brussels 10.2009 - 06.2010
MBA - Financial Auditing, Consolidation of The Accounts
Cooremans Institute Free Student
03.2001 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - International Law And International Politics
University of Antwerp's
Antwerp 10.1994 - 10.1996
MBA - Business Engineering And Administration (commercial And Finance)
UNIVERSITY OF MONS Faculté Warocqué Et Sc Sociales
MonsMASTER'S DEGREE (SAP & PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY) - SAP & Public accountancy
University of Mons
MBA - Internal Auditing
Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve
Louvain-la-Neuve 10.2000 - 06.2002
Associate of Science - Sustainable Buildings
IFAPME
BRUSSELS 09.2011 - 12.2011
Skills
- ERP/SHAREPOINT implementation
- Interpersonal mediation
- Creativity and innovation
- Analytical methods (LEAN, AGILE)
- Resistance to stress
- Good command of the Office pack MS Project Trello
- Quality standards : ISO 9001 version 2015, Lead Implementer and ISO 22301 : business continuity and the COSO internal control model
- Professional coach and senior trainer (PMI/ PMBOK)
- Governance (Sarbanes and Oxley Act)
- The 4th Railway Package and certification
Language
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual
Dutch
Bilingual
German
Basic knowledge
Italian
Basic knowledge
Romanian
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner
Certification
- Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer
- Certified ISO 22301 LSTI (Risk Management Business Continuity)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 13 in the development of ERP/SAP/Dynamics 365.
- Documented and resolved Facility Management issues which led to more safety in IPE Management.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Work Availability
monday
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Affiliations
- URPIC
- MALPLAQUET History
- Municipality council
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Software
Office Suite
SAP/ ERP
Sharepoint
C#
Interests
To continue learning
Timeline
Bid and Sales Manager
Certifer - Belgorail
09.2024 - Current
Learning and Development Specialist
HR-Rail - Infrabel - Academy
06.2023 - 08.2024
Associate Professor (16 Hours/year)
IMT Douai - Inghenia
02.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Business Engineering And IT - Option Artificial Intelligence
UNIVERSITY OF MONS FPMS
01.2020 - 06.2026
Senior Trainer Technical skills and safety
HR-Rail - Infrabel - Academy
10.2018 - 05.2023
Quality System Management Coordinator
HR-Rail - Infrabel - Assets management
02.2016 - 09.2018
Expert Trainer (supply Chain Optimization)
Institut Lafontaine
09.2014 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Railway Engineering
Institut Catholic Des Arts Et Métiers
10.2013 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Sustainable Buildings
IFAPME
09.2011 - 12.2011
Energy Advisor
HR-Rail - Infrabel - Assets Management
02.2010 - 01.2016
MBA - Real Estate - Evaluation - Building Conception - Sustainability
Solvay Business School
10.2009 - 06.2010
Advisor Stations & Connexions
SNCB Holding
06.2009 - 01.2010
Deputy Mayor
Municipality of QUEVY
12.2006 - 12.2024
Accounting & Budget Officer
European Railway Agency-ERA
05.2005 - 05.2009
Financial Advisor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
10.2004 - 04.2005
Financial Advisor
SNCB (B-Cargo)
02.2002 - 09.2004
MBA - Financial Auditing, Consolidation of The Accounts
Cooremans Institute Free Student
03.2001 - 06.2002
MBA - Internal Auditing
Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve
10.2000 - 06.2002
Operational Internal Auditor
SNCB
03.2000 - 01.2002
Business Account Manager
FIAT AUTO BELGIO
09.1999 - 02.2000
Managing Director
Hainaut Plants SCRL
08.1997 - 08.1999
Master of Arts - International Law And International Politics
University of Antwerp's
10.1994 - 10.1996
MASTER'S DEGREE (SAP & PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY) - SAP & Public accountancy
University of Mons
MBA - Business Engineering And Administration (commercial And Finance)
UNIVERSITY OF MONS Faculté Warocqué Et Sc Sociales