Aroen de Ridder

Aroen De Ridder has a diverse range of work experience. From 2012 to 2012, they worked as a Student Worker (Administrative Assistant) at VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute. From 2015 to 2019, they worked at Diamcad as a Diamond Rough Expert, where they scanned and created 3D models of rough diamonds and operated a CT-scanner. In 2019, they joined CAW Oost-Vlaanderen as an Assistant Night Shelter, where they facilitated the night for homeless clients, maintained facility safety, and guided clients to appropriate help. Their most recent role was at Fedasil, starting in 2020. They served as a Polyvalent Centre Assistant from December 2020 to June 2021, and then transitioned to the role of Project Assistant Resettlement from June 2021 onwards (with no specified end date).

Aroen De Ridder's education history begins with earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Geology from Ghent University, which took place from 2009 to 2012. Aroen then pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Geology at KU Leuven from 2012 to 2014. In 2015, they obtained a certification as an HRD Certified Diamond Grader from HRD Antwerp. Most recently, in 2019, Aroen attended Inverde to study Natural Management.