Tara van Zalen-Houtenbos

Tara van Zalen-Houtenbos has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Tara started their career as a Verkoopster at Banketbakkerij Schmidt in 2006 and worked there until 2013. In 2013, they joined Eerst de Klas as a Trainee, where they underwent an intensive training program to become a top teacher and participated in a leadership program. Tara worked there until 2015.

During that time, Tara also worked as a Student assistant at Leiden University from 2011 to 2013, where they prepared and assisted in conducting workshops, graded assignments and exams. In 2014, they interned at Tata Steel and worked on creating an assessment to optimize the placement of interns based on work culture.

In 2015, Tara worked as an Interimspecialist Actuarieel at Talent&Pro and then joined MN as a Medewerker klanteninformatie PME and later as a Medewerker Toekennen PMT. Tara was with MN until 2016.

From 2016 to 2018, Tara worked as a Risk trainee at Delta Lloyd, gaining experience in risk management. In 2018, they joined Nationale-Nederlanden as a Senior Actuarieel Analist Pricing, a role they held until 2022. Tara then became a Pricing Actuaris at the same company until 2023.

Currently, Tara is working at InShared as a Pricing Actuaris, starting from 2023. Overall, Tara's work experience spans various sectors such as education, insurance, finance, and steel manufacturing, showcasing their adaptability and versatility.

Tara van Zalen-Houtenbos has a diverse education history. Tara began their studies at Gymnasium Felisenum, where they obtained a Gymnasium degree with a focus on Natuur&Techniek and Natuur&Gezondheid. Tara then attended Leiden University, where they completed a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics at Leiden University as well.

Tara further expanded their educational background by obtaining a Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Mathematics from Universiteit Leiden. Tara also attended the Actuarieel instituut, where they earned a degree in Actuarieel Rekenaar, focusing on Actuarial Science.

In pursuit of their interest in actuarial science, Tara enrolled at the University of Amsterdam. Tara first completed a Premaster program for the Amsterdam Executive Master of Actuarial Science and then achieved a Master of Science degree in the same field. Subsequently, they pursued the Actuarial Practice Cycle at the University of Amsterdam, where they obtained an AAG degree.

In addition to their formal education, Tara has also obtained various certifications. Tara received certifications in Wft consumptief krediet, Wft vermogen, and Wft basis from Opleidingsinstituut Lindenhaeghe. Furthermore, they hold a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, although the institution and specific details of this certification are not provided.