Ilona Paulina Patty Buijs

Ilona Paulina Patty Buijs has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries.

Starting from the most recent to the earliest, they are currently employed at TourRadar as the Head of Business Development Americas. Prior to this role, they worked as a Business Development Manager at TourRadar.

Before joining TourRadar, Ilona worked as a Teamlead Customer Service at SnelStart. Ilona Paulina Patty'srole involved leading and inspiring a team while achieving challenging results in accounting software packages for entrepreneurs and accounting firms.

Ilona Paulina Patty also gained valuable experience at Booking.com, where they held the position of Teamlead CSC Accommodations (CA and NL). In this role, they led and developed a high-performing team, worked within European and North/South American markets, and successfully achieved department targets and KPIs. Additionally, they handled various projects such as recruitment, Booking cares, management dashboard ambassadorship, and work avoidance.

Prior to Booking.com, Ilona held the role of Teamlead Customer Service Center at Van Gansewinkel, where they focused on customer service.

Ilona Paulina Patty started their career as a Consultant at Active Professionals and later worked as a Project Employee at HVC, contributing to inventory projects and waste stream management.

Ilona also gained experience as a Social Therapist at Triversum, where they guided children with mental disorders and underwent training in aggression management, pharmaceutics, and group dynamics. Ilona Paulina Patty previously interned as a Social Therapist at Triversum and worked as a Social Worker at Arhnem Shire, Groote Eyelandt.

Furthermore, they completed an internship at Circus Elleboog, where they used performing arts to teach life skills to children with special needs.

Overall, Ilona Paulina Patty Buijs has a well-rounded work experience, showcasing their expertise in business development, customer service, team leadership, and social work.

Ilona Paulina Patty Buijs completed their education at two different institutions. From 2000 to 2005, they attended the Bertrand Russel College, where they obtained their Havo degree with a focus on Culture & Society. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Social Work in Sociaal Pedagogische Hulpverlening from 2005 to 2010. In January 2021, Ilona obtained the Verified International Academic Qualifications certification from the World Education Services.