My vision
I design workplaces where people and businesses thrive,
blending big-picture strategy with emotional intelligence and a down-to-earth approach. Having worked remotely with global teams in tech and data startups, I focus on creating inclusive cultures built on trust, collaboration, and authenticity. My goal is to empower individuals and teams to grow sustainably and meaningfully.
People
Management
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Emotional Intelligence
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Conflict Resolution
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Performance Management
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Employee Relations
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Employee Engagement
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Nonviolent Communication
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Global Recruiting
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Talent Management
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Workshops and events
Organizational Strategy
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​Organizational Design
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Process Design
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Strategic Planning
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Brainstorm Sessions
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Change Management
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Learning & Development Design
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Project Management
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Leadership Development
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Sustainability
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Diversity and Inclusion
Branding & Communication
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Employer Branding
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Storytelling
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Linkedin Campaigns
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Graphic Design
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Application Design
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Vacancy Writing
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Photography
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Video
Words from My Community
During our time working together, she demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting the personal and professional development of our team. Her ability to help plan events and conferences that brought our team together and fostered a sense of community was truly outstanding. She has a natural talent for creating a positive and inclusive work environment that motivates and engages team members.
Maaike also played a key role in implementing feedback processes that improved communication and collaboration within our team. Her dedication to ensuring the well-being of our team members and her approach to addressing any issues or concerns were instrumental in creating a supportive and productive work environment.
I highly recommend Maaike for any role that requires a skilled People Partner and team support specialist. Her passion for supporting others, ethics and integrity, make her an invaluable asset to any organization.
It was a pleasure working with her, and I have no doubt that she will continue to excel in her career and make a positive impact wherever she goes.
Marcelli Brockmüller (Germany) - Business Intelligence Director at Savings United GmbH
Maaike and I worked together at Savings United as part of the People and Culture team. As a People Partner, Maaike was dedicated and creative. She was skilled at planning and leading important people initiatives while also being very hands-on. We worked together on several projects, and during this time, I greatly appreciated Maaike's support and proactive collaboration. She brings a unique blend of HR competencies, combining traditional practices with creative approaches in branding, data, and technology.
Tibisay Cristina Gonzalez (Spain)
- P&C Savings United
As a colleague, I was continually impressed by Maaike's strong Human Resources skills and expertise. Maaike excels at many diverse areas from technical recruitment to talent management to employer branding. Maaike has an innate ability to create efficient but human-centered recruitment experiences that provide a best experience for candidates, hiring managers and contributors alike. In addition to her work in recruitment, I witnessed Maaike's strategic approach to retaining and developing talent and fostering a culture of continuous growth and innovation. I was grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Maaike during our time at Savings United!
Emily Terrel (USA)
- P&C Savings United
Maaike is the type of person who not only brings the highest professional skills but also a strong sense of pragmatism and excellent interpersonal communication. She ensures projects get completed and are met to the greatest of standards. Over the last year, we’ve worked together on a number of initiatives. Maaike’s professionalism and structured but practical approach gets any job done. With her can-do attitude to problem-solving, she motivates the entire team. Working with Maaike is not only highly efficient but because of her people skills it is also very enjoyable.​​
Veronica Vilgis (Netherlands)
- Head of Insights Dataprovider
Over the many years we have worked together, what has impressed me most about Maaike is her ease at successfully performing a wide variety of different tasks. This is also thanks to her exceptional organizational skills and her open mind. Furthermore, she has always been available to help in case of problems even if these would be beyond her areas of expertise. Maaike is certainly a very valuable addition to any company!
Lucia Baldassini (Netherlands)
Team Lead Data Science at Dataprovider
Work with me!
​I offer flexible engagement options to best suit your needs
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Direct Contract:
Hire me for long-term contracts directly with your organization. If you don't have a location in Italy I can work with you true an EOR, preferably Deel. For seamless cross-border engagements, ensuring compliance and smooth logistics.
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Freelancer:
I can work as a freelancer on both short-term and long-term projects, bringing specialized expertise for your team.
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Custom Requests, Projects & Workshops:
Whether you need assistance with specific projects, workshops, or customized solutions, I offer tailored services to meet your goals.