BKBibian de kler
@bibiandekler
Experienced equine therapist and small-business owner specializing in holistic horse care.
BelgiumWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced equine therapist and small-business owner providing lymphedrainage, phytotherapy, hirudotherapy, pasture management and nutritional advice for horses. I run a part-time practice (Horsefoodie) since 2019 while balancing administrative and operational roles in hospitality and other sectors.
My background includes extensive hands-on animal care, client-facing roles, and administrative responsibilities — from running a tanning studio and supervising restaurant service and bar operations to bookkeeping and debtor administration. I hold multiple certifications in equine nutrition, lymphedrainage and natural medicine, and I am pursuing further training at the Europese Academie Gent.
I bring practical management experience, strong communication skills in Dutch and English, and solid Microsoft Office proficiency to roles that combine animal therapy, client care, and small-business operations. I am motivated to apply my therapeutic skills and operational experience to help horses and support equine-focused teams or practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Zelfstandig Ondernemer
Horsefoodie
Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Operates a part-time equine therapy and consultancy practice delivering lymphedrainage, phytotherapy, hirudotherapy, pasture management and nutritional advice to horse owners since April 2019.
Bediening & Bar Verantwoordelijke
Taverne de Prater
Nov 2009 - Apr 2019 (9 years 5 months)
Managed full service floor and bar operations, supervised staff, created staff schedules and handled basic administrative tasks including orders and inventory during 2009–2016 and 2017–2019 (part-time).
Administratief Medewerker
Boekhoudkantoor
Oct 2018 - Dec 2018 (2 months)
Performed general administrative and bookkeeping support under an IBO contract from October to December 2018, ensuring accurate records and supporting office workflows.
Verkoop & Administratie
Health City
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)
Sold memberships and handled reception administration and front-desk duties between 2008 and 2009, improving customer onboarding and membership processing.
Call-Center Medewerker
Arvato
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 (11 months)
Conducted telephone sales of products in 2008, achieving sales targets and maintaining call documentation.
Manager Zonnestudio
Sunday’s
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Operated and managed a tanning studio from 2007 to 2008, overseeing daily operations and customer service.
Reisbegeleider
Reisorganisatie
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)
Managed airport pickups, organized day excursions and resolved guest issues for a Turkish tour operator in 2007, ensuring smooth guest experiences.
Thuiszorg Medewerker
Particuliere Thuiszorg
Jan 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 11 months)
Provided in-home care services to clients from 2004 to 2007, delivering personal care and daily living assistance with attention to client wellbeing.
Administratief Medewerker
Cassobureau EDR / Nationale Nederlanden
Jan 2002 - Dec 2004 (2 years 11 months)
Performed debtor administration at Cassobureau EDR and document filing at Nationale Nederlanden via temp agency between 2002 and 2004, maintaining accurate financial and document records.
Hoofd Kassierster
Hoogvliet
Jan 1994 - Dec 1999 (5 years 11 months)
Served as head cashier from 1994 to 1999, responsible for tills, cashier supervision, bookkeeping and staff planning to ensure smooth supermarket operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Europese Academie Gent
Unknown, Unknown
2024 -
Enrolled in program at Europese Academie Gent beginning 2024; currently pursuing studies (Herorist).
Ingrid Kropf (four-year naturopathy program)
Diploma (program in progress), Naturopathy
2022 -
Enrolled in a four-year naturopathy training program starting 2022 under Ingrid Kropf.
De Blauwe Hengst (module)
Certificate, Orthomolecular Nutrition
2022 - 2022
Completed module in orthomolecular nutrition (De blauwe hengst) in 2022.
Horsemanship training by Chris Irwin
Certificate, Horsemanship
2018 - 2018
Completed Horsemanship training by Chris Irwin and received a certificate in 2018.
Bedrijfsbeheer
Qualification, Business Management
2018 - 2018
Completed a Bedrijfsbeheer (business management) course and obtained the qualification in 2018.
Horsecomplete (3-module program)
Certificates, Equine Nutrition
2018 - 2020
Completed three modules of the Horsecomplete nutritional specialist program and obtained three certificates between 2018 and 2020.
KMBO (Detailhandel / Economie)
KMBO Diploma, Retail / Economics
1992 - 1993
Completed KMBO program in Retail (Detailhandel) and Economics, graduated in 1993.
MDGO (Uiterlijke verzorging / Economie)
MDGO Diploma, Beauty Care / Economics
1990 - 1992
Completed MDGO studies in Beauty Care (Uiterlijke verzorging) and Economics, graduated in 1992.
MLD (lymphatic drainage) year program
Certificate, Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Completed a year-long MLD (lymphatic drainage) training.
MAVO
MAVO Certificate, General Secondary Education
1986 - 1990
Completed MAVO (general secondary education), graduated in 1990.
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