{"id":410,"date":"2023-10-11T11:44:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T09:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caotso-welinbele.savviihq.com\/over-mij\/"},"modified":"2023-10-26T14:01:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T12:01:37","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/otso.ca\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"

About me<\/p><\/h1><\/div>

Some professions are clearly defined, such as a piano tuner, but that wasn’t my path. I’ve always had the curiosity and drive to be active in various jobs and industries.<\/p>\n

I’ve been able to assist multiple SMEs with sales, translation work, procedure development, market research, and travel coordination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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12 years in Canada<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

That curiosity and drive also led me to embark on a new adventure in 2011 by immigrating to Canada, in the province of British Columbia. Starting anew in a different country, with a different corporate culture and a different language, was truly a challenge.<\/p>\n

I’ve learned a lot here, but more importantly, I’ve seen a lot. After two jobs, I started On the Shelf Opportunities (OTSO) in 2014, where I was able to assist several SMEs with sales, translation work, procedure development, and market research.<\/p>\n

One of my most enjoyable projects was guiding tours. Between 2016 and 2022, I led multiple groups of Dutch and Belgian tourists on 17-day trips through the provinces of BC and Alberta. This job required versatility, knowledge, organization, creativity, and assertiveness, making it a perfect fit for my character.<\/p>\n

This travel also provided me with the opportunity to take many photos, and I’ve compiled a large number of them on my website:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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After 12 years in Canada, the itch to return home arose, and now I’m back in the Netherlands<\/strong> to help Dutch SMEs in ‘getting things done’!<\/p>\n

Additionally, I enjoy providing tailor-made travel advice for individuals planning vacations in Western Canada. My approach: how to make the most out of your hard-earned vacation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Travel advice for Canada<\/p><\/h3><\/div>

Due to my extensive travels in Canada, both from my personal experiences and as a tour guide, I know a lot about:<\/p>\n