
Christa Pauwels
@christapauwels
Interim manager at GMK child centre de Vindplaats, bringing structure and continuity to childcare operations.
What I'm looking for
At GMK child centre de Vindplaats, I work as Interim-location manager, leading pedagogical professionals and taking responsibility for the facility’s financial management. I also schedule staff rosters and handle absence discussions, absenteeism, and leave requests.
Previously, as Location manager at Partou B.V., I carried out similar responsibilities. At Digi Sparkle, I worked as an Online Business Manager, leading an online team and providing global business services commissioned by independent entrepreneurs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Interim-location manager
GMK child centre de Vindplaats
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Leading pedagogical professionals, scheduling work rosters, handling absence discussions, absenteeism, and leave requests, conducting performance reviews, and managing financials and overall responsibility for the facility.
Interim-location manager
GMK child centre de Vindplaats
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Leading pedagogical professionals, scheduling work rosters, handling absence discussions, absenteeism, and leave requests, conducting performance reviews, and managing financials and overall responsibility for the facility.
Disgner
Poise & Elegance
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Freelance designer at Poise & Elegance in Amsterdam.
Volunteer
Diverse organisation
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Volunteering for a diverse organisation.
Disgner
Poise & Elegance
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Freelance designer in Amsterdam.
Volunteer
Diverse organisation
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Volunteering for a diverse organisation.
Actrice & creative artist
Freelance
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Freelance actress and creative artist in Amsterdam.
Actrice & creative artist
Freelance
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Freelance actress and creative artist in Amsterdam.
Location manager
Partou B.V.
Jan 2025 - Dec 2026 (1 year 11 months)
Leading pedagogical professionals, scheduling work rosters, handling absence discussions, absenteeism, and leave requests, conducting performance reviews, and managing financials and overall responsibility for the facility.
Location manager
Partou B.V.
Jan 2025 - Dec 2026 (1 year 11 months)
Leading pedagogical professionals, scheduling work rosters, handling absence discussions, absenteeism, and leave requests, conducting performance reviews, and managing financials and overall responsibility for the facility.
Employee Sport rental
Municipality Amsterdam
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Employee at sport rental for the Municipality of Amsterdam.
Employee Sport rental
Municipality Amsterdam
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Employee at sport rental for the Municipality of Amsterdam.
Burlesque Performer
Satin Noir Marie
Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 11 months)
Freelance burlesque performer at Satin Noir Marie in Amsterdam.
Burlesque Performer
Satin Noir Marie
Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 11 months)
Freelance burlesque performer in Amsterdam.
Financial assistant
Mediacollege
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Financial assistant at Mediacollege in Amsterdam.
Financial assistant
Mediacollege
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Financial assistant at Mediacollege in Amsterdam.
Online Business Manager
Digi Sparkle
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Leading an online team and providing global business services commissioned by independent entrepreneurs.
Virtual and Personal Assistant
Digi Sparkle
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Virtual and personal assistant, and online business manager, freelance in Amsterdam.
Virtual and Personal Assistant
Digi Sparkle
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Virtual and personal assistant and online business manager at Digi Sparkle in Amsterdam.
Online Business Manager
Digi Sparkle
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Leading an online team and providing global business services commissioned by independent entrepreneurs.
Hostess and retail
Rituals Nederland B.V.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Hostess and retail at Rituals Nederland B.V. in Amsterdam.
Hostess and retail
Rituals Nederland B.V.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Hostess and retail at Rituals in Amsterdam.
In between company jobs
Company jobs
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Held various interim positions between company jobs.
In between company jobs
Company
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Held various interim positions between company jobs.
Collector & Service employee
VodafoneZiggo
Jan 2001 - Dec 2020 (19 years 11 months)
Worked as a collector and service employee in Nijmegen and Amsterdam.
Collector & Service employee
VodafoneZiggo
Jan 2001 - Dec 2020 (19 years 11 months)
Worked as a collector and service employee at VodafoneZiggo in Nijmegen and Amsterdam.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Dutch Acting School
Certificate, Acting
2025 - 2026
Completed a certificate in Camera Acting.
Municipality of Amsterdam
Certificate, Communication
2025 - 2025
Completed a clear writing course.
The Dutch Acting School
Certificate, Acting
2024 - 2025
Completed the Participation Class 2024-2025.
Municipality of Amsterdam
Certificate, Organisation
2024 - 2024
Completed AFIS Line Organisation Training.
LOI
Certificate, Fashion Design
2022 - 2023
Completed a certificate in pattern drafting.
HAN University of Applied Sciences
HBO entrance exam, General
2006 - 2017
Completed the HBO entrance exam in 2006 and 2017.
The Lingerie Academy / Textilice
Certificate, Fashion Design
2023 -
Completed a certificate in manual lingerie pattern drafting and digital pattern drafting.
FAAAM
Certificate, Acting
2024 -
Completed a preparatory course for acting for the camera.
Partou Childcare
Certificate, Childcare Management
2025 -
Completed onboarding and training courses including organizational structure, legislation, and financial management.
Virtual Professional Academy
Certificate, Business
2020 - 2021
Completed certificates in Virtual Business and Virtual Professional.
VodafoneZiggo
Certificate, Communication
2018 -
Completed a live training in Effective Communication.
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Certificate, General
2017 -
Completed the HHBO entrance exam in Dutch.
VodafoneZiggo
Certificate, Communication
2014 -
Completed a live training in Effective Communication.
VodafoneZiggo
Certificate, Management
2013 -
Completed a training in Time Management.
NCOI Training
Certificate, Finance
2020 -
Completed a course in Financial Management.
Best Business School
Certificate, Tourism
1998 - 1999
Completed a certificate in Travel guide, hostess, and stewardess.
King Willem I College
KMBO, Retail
1997 - 1998
Completed KMBO SME retail training.
VodafoneZiggo
Certificate, Information Technology
2004 -
Completed a training in Advanced Excel.
ROC Nijmegen
Certificate, General
1997 -
Completed a certificate in Orientation and Switching.
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Certificate, Social Work
2006 -
Completed the HBO entrance exam for SPH/MWD.
Nijmegen Institute for Vocational Education
Certificate, Social Work
1996 - 1997
Studied Social Pedagogical Worker.
Nijmegen Institute for Vocational Education
Social Pedagogical Worker, Social Work
1996 - 1997
Studied Social Pedagogical Worker.
Kandinsky College
VMBO, Trade
1992 - 1996
Completed VMBO Trade diploma.
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