Robert Smith

Dangerous Goods night operations at DHL Express BRU Hub, combining people leadership, regulatory compliance, safety and operational performance within a time-critical international air network.
• Manage a 28-person Dangerous Goods operation with 14 direct reports, covering three shift start times across the night operation from 19:00 to 06:00.
• Oversee the processing and acceptance of approximate

Worked as Voluntary biodiversity technician at Viridis Werkgroep.

Co-led a team of approximately 20 Dangerous Goods Agents and Officers within the BRU Hub night operation, transitioning from technical DG expertise into frontline operational leadership.
• Coordinated day-to-day DG operations, resource allocation and operational problem-solving.
• Supported the development and coaching of DG colleagues, including Notification to Captain (NOTOC) processes and train

Performed specialist acceptance, compliance and operational handling activities for Dangerous Goods moving through DHL Express BRU Hub.
• Conducted checks and supported the compliant handling and loading of Dangerous Goods under IATA and ADR requirements, including radioactive materials and other specialised shipments.
• Prepared Notification to Captain (NOTOC) and Notification to Driver documenta

Responsible for the operational handling of Dangerous Goods under IATA and ADR requirements, including radioactive materials, dry ice, biological substances, lithium batteries, Dangerous Goods in excepted quantities and live animals.Developed the practical operational foundation in DG handling, segregation, loading and compliance that led to progression into the Dangerous Goods Officer role.

Started my DHL career in frontline hub operations, gaining hands-on experience in air cargo handling, sorting, loading and the operational environment of a major international express hub.

Joined DHL Express BRU Hub as a temporary Loader/Sorter, gaining my first experience in international air cargo and express hub operations.

Dec 2021 · Expires Jan 2028

Oct 2020 · Expires Aug 2028

May 2020

Nov 2020 · Expires Nov 2028

Thesis: The impact of fluoxetine exposure on the behaviour of the killifish Nothobranchius furzeri.

Other projects:
-Biodiversity of fauna and flora in different vegetations in Egenhoven forest.
-Anti-predatory behaviour in the agile frog (Rana dalmatina) and the edible frog (Pelophylax kl. esculentus)