Elles Dokter - van Essen

Elles Dokter - van Essen is an experienced advisor currently serving as an Adviseur vergunningen at Gemeente Nijkerk since July 2022, focusing on alcohol laws, hospitality, and events within the safety team. Previously, Elles held the position of Juridisch adviseur for public order and safety issues at Gemeente Hilversum from July 2021 to July 2022. Additional experience includes a role as a Juridisch Medewerker at OAK advocaten and coordination of youth crime prevention at Gemeente Apeldoorn, where Elles conducted research on youth prostitution and loverboys. Early career experience includes working as a Medewerkster bediening and barvrouw at Ei8ht Food&Drinks, and as a kitchen assistant at Den Volle Buick. Elles holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociaal Juridische Dienstverlening from Saxion University and has qualifications in social cultural work and enforcement supervision.