
Daphne Plantaz
@daphneplantaz
I turn international operations, customer experiences, and commercial priorities into clear execution.
What I'm looking for
I've led day-to-day operations for international e-commerce stores, coordinating customer experience, sales, marketing, fulfilment and business development across remote teams.
I create SOPs, workflows, reporting and quality-control processes, while managing suppliers, fulfilment partners, escalations and commercial performance. I work hands-on with Shopify, Meta Ads, Klaviyo, analytics, Slack, Notion and Sheets.
As Villa Manager for a portfolio of 22–25 villas in Kefalonia, I managed the complete guest journey and coordinated housekeeping, maintenance, suppliers and daily priorities. My work across TUI in Greece, The Gambia and Senegal strengthened my understanding of destination operations, traveller expectations and practical service recovery.
My foundation includes nine years as a Medical Military NCO and Medical Service Manager in the Royal Dutch Army, alongside entrepreneurship in fitness and wellness. I bring operational ownership, calm problem solving and a practical focus on connecting people, processes and commercial goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-owner & Operations Lead
E-commerce Business
Dec 2025 - Present (9 months)
Lead day-to-day operations across multiple international online stores, covering customer experience, sales, marketing, fulfilment and business development. Coordinate an international remote team and create SOPs, workflows, and quality-control processes.
Villa Manager
Portfolio of 22-25 Villas
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Managed the complete guest journey from pre-arrival communication and check-in through in-stay support, problem solving and departure. Coordinated housekeeping, maintenance, suppliers, schedules and daily priorities across 22-25 villas.
Sales Representative & Customer Support Expert
TUI
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Supported international travellers in destination through customer service, sales, advice, problem solving and experience coordination. Worked in African tourism in The Gambia and Senegal, building first-hand understanding of destination operations and traveller expectations.
Sales & Marketing Manager
LumenArt
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Managed sales, marketing, client communication and commercial development from enquiry through after-sales.
Hostess - PR & Marketing
Gertruda Hoeve
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Guest-facing PR and marketing support in a hospitality and event environment.
Head Supervisor / Beach Guard
Laco Nuenen
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Supervision, safety, customer contact and responsibility in a public leisure environment.
Outdoor Instructor
Expert in Action
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)
Led corporate outdoor activities and group experiences.
Founder
Daphne Plantaz Bootcamp
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)
Built and ran an own fitness business, including client service, planning and delivery.
Real Estate Broker
VB&T
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Rental brokerage and commercial supervision with client-facing responsibility.
Sports Instructor
Kidzmovement
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Delivered sports activities within after-school care for children.
Customer care and control-room work in a security environment.
Founder
Your Body & Face
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)
Owned and operated a skin and nutrition practice, combining consultations, treatments, client relationships and business management.
Customer Service Representative
Coöperatie DELA
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (11 months)
Customer service and support.
Medical Military NCO / Medical Service Manager
Royal Dutch Army
Jan 2005 - Dec 2013 (8 years 11 months)
Nine years in a structured, high-responsibility environment requiring leadership, resilience, teamwork and decision-making under pressure. Medical and operational responsibilities supported by Medevac, First Aid and Primary Trauma Life Support training.
Administrative Assistant
Accountants Office Adcomp Helmond
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004 (11 months)
Administrative support within an accountancy office.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TUI
Certificate, Sales and Marketing
2020 - 2023
Completed sales and marketing training with TUI, focusing on customer support and commercial skills.
VMBO
VMBO, Care & Welfare
2001 - 2005
Completed VMBO in Care & Welfare, focusing on care and welfare topics.
TUI
Certificate, Customer Support
2020 -
Completed customer support training with TUI, enhancing service and problem-solving abilities.
Laco Nuenen
Certificate, First Aid
2017 -
Completed first aid training, covering essential emergency care skills.
Laco Nuenen
Certificate, Swim Rescue
2017 -
Completed swim rescue training, focusing on safety and emergency response.
Expert in Action
Certificate, Outdoor Instruction
2016 -
Completed training as an outdoor instructor, focusing on leading corporate outdoor activities.
MBO+
MBO+, Marketing and Communication
2012 -
Completed a program in marketing and communication at MBO+ level.
MBO+
MBO+, Medical Assistance
2011 -
Completed a program as a medical assistant at MBO+ level.
Laco Nuenen
Certificate, Outdoor Sports Instruction
2016 -
Completed outdoor sports instructor training, focusing on leading outdoor activities.
KMS Weert MBO+
Certificate, Medevac
2007 -
Completed medevac training, focusing on medical evacuation procedures.
KMS Weert MBO+
MBO Level 2, Medical Care
2007 -
Completed medical care training at MBO level 2.
KMS Weert MBO+
Certificate, First Aid
2007 -
Completed first aid training, covering essential emergency care skills.
KMS Weert MBO+
Certificate, Primary Trauma Life Support
2007 -
Completed primary trauma life support training, focusing on advanced trauma care.
KMS Weert MBO+
Certificate, Military General
2006 -
Completed military general training, focusing on foundational military skills.
KMS Weert MBO+
MBO+, Military Leadership
2009 -
Completed petty officer training at MBO+ level, focusing on leadership and military skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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