Marketing Manager @ From April 2012 to Present (3 years 9 months) HTEC & Marketing Coordinator to Support CNC Manufacturing Education @ An education for tomorrow’s manufacturing The metal industry still has a major influence on the financial health of a country‘s economy. To grow that industry the most important factor is the quality and availability of highly skilled CNC specialists. Manufacturing cannot grow without them. It is vital, therefore, to attract the young generation to manufacturing industry and secure an adequate supply of highly trained CNC technologists for today’s hi-tech companies. How can I help you to make your educational institute more attractive to students? And make them highly motivated and engaged to work in the manufacturing industry? • by supporting you in the development of a inspiring and modern learning environment; • by making it easier for you to access the latest Haas CNC machining technologies; • by offering you access to further essential CNC machining technologies and professional teaching materials; • by giving you the advantages of international student and teacher exchange opportunities. SKILLS - Supporting innovation in CNC manufacturing education towards a modern, inviting, motivating and practice-oriented experience. - Building connectivity and partnerships between education and industry. - Encouraging and inspiring more young people to CNC education. - Incubating regional economic and social development through top-class regional technical education Specialties: Events Marketing, Blogging, Motivating From June 2007 to April 2012 (4 years 11 months) Marketing Assistant @ Follow- up of marketing activities of Haas Factory Outlets, advertising programs, graphical design projects,... Coordination of translations, promotional material, direct mailings, conferences,... From August 2006 to June 2007 (11 months) Copywriter & Sales Assistant @ Copywriting of press releases, brochures, newsletters Sales desk (order processing) From June 2005 to August 2006 (1 year 3 months)

Management Assistant @ Cevora From 2004 to 2005 Group Dynamics and Community Building @ Catholic College of Louvain From 2002 to 2004 Teacher Education @ Catholic University of Louvain From 2000 to 2002 Bert Maes is skilled in: Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Sales, Blogging, Teamwork, Press Releases, Copywriting, Marketing, Change Management, International Business, Advertising, Account Management, Graphic Design, Business Strategy, New Business Development