Karlijn Verpalen

Karlijn Verpalen is an accomplished Cruise & Travel Director and EXC Guide at Holland America Line, contributing since November 2016. In parallel, Karlijn serves as a Radio Presenter and Sidekick at Ons West Brabant since June 2020. Previous experience includes roles as a Customer Advisor at UWV, Office Assistant at Olympia Uitzendbureau, and Guest Relations Supervisor at Holland America Line. Karlijn has extensive hotel management experience with NH Hotel Group, holding various positions including Assistant Executive Housekeeper and Deskmanager. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor Level in Human Resources Management from ICM opleidingen & trainingen and a diploma from Middelbare Hotelschool Bergen op Zoom. Additionally, Karlijn is engaged in ongoing education through Flexible Coaching.