Kim de Vries

Technical Support Team Leader at Eventsforce

Kim de Vries has a diverse work experience that spans over a decade. Kim currently works at Eventsforce as a Technical Support Team Leader since February 2020. Prior to that, they held the same position from April 2017 to September 2018, and also worked as a Technical Support Specialist from April 2014 to April 2017.

Before joining Eventsforce, Kim worked at Principal Hayley Hotels and Conference Venues as the C & E Enquiry Team Manager for Grand Connaught Rooms and Hotel Russell from April 2011 to March 2014. Kim also gained experience at Compass Group UK & Ireland as a Sales & Events Coordinator at West Ham United from July 2009 to March 2011.

In 2008, Kim worked at BaxterStorey as a Hospitality Manager, responsible for managing 80 meeting rooms, an auditorium, vending stations, and corporate events for up to 400 people. Kim was also in charge of administration and line management of a team of 9 staff members.

Kim's earlier experience includes working as an Events Operations Manager at The Hempel Hotel from June 2007 to October 2008, where they organized and managed various events, including high-profile ones like the Opening Party for London Fashion Week 2007 and the Brit Awards after Party 2008. Kim supervised the operational aspects of the events and managed staff in the Event Operations department.

Prior to this, they worked at Hilton London Tower Bridge, first as a Conference & Banqueting Sales Executive from May 2005 to October 2006, and then as a Sales Coordinator from October 2006 to June 2007. In these roles, Kim assisted the sales team by conducting show rounds, managing sales databases, and maintaining communication between the team and the hotel.

Overall, Kim de Vries has proven expertise in technical support, hospitality management, sales coordination, and event operations throughout their career.

Kim de Vries attended NSG from 1993 to 2000. While their degree name and field of study are unknown for this period, it can be inferred that they completed their secondary education during this time. From 2001 to 2006, Kim de Vries pursued a Bachelor's degree in International Hospitality Management at Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland.

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Timeline

  • Technical Support Team Leader

    February, 2020 - present

  • Maternity Leave

    September, 2018

  • Technical Support Specialist

    April, 2014