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Kurt Schoop

Kurt Schoop

Directeur/trainer/procesbegeleider /facilitator/conceptontwikkelaar
Curaçao

Summary

Qualified professional with diverse experience in policy making, project management, and education. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Cultural and Social Education and a Pedagogical Certificate from UNA, as well as a degree in Policy and Organizational Sciences from the University of Tilburg. In the Netherlands, focused on youth policy for the Antillean community in Rotterdam and providing project guidance for employment initiatives. In Curaçao, involved in various community projects, including serving as the director of Teatro Luna Blou, working within an internment facility, and teaching and mentoring students in schools. Successful entrepreneur since 2008, serving as the director of UNU Projects BV. Responsible for delivering training programs, providing advisory services, facilitating processes, offering thesis guidance, and acting as a social entrepreneur. Played a key role in implementing quality improvement initiatives across all DOS and RKCS and on St. Maarten schools. Delivered training sessions for government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses. Excels in providing personalized coaching for individuals and teams.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director/Facilitator/Project Manager

UNU Projects B.V.
09.2008 - Current
  • Democratic Dialogue training delivered and facilitated for UNDP
  • Training/Coaching for heads of SSO (BPD)
  • Quality Assurance process in realizing school development plans model for schools on Curaçao and St.Maarten and guidance for 5 years.
  • Social skills training for Coast Guard students (since 1999).
  • Training on coaching and conflict management (for Coast Guard and teachers)
  • Facilitator for Oasis Game (Brazil, Otrobanda, Bonaire, St. Maarten, Aruba & St. Eustatius)
  • Brakel:
  • Fundashon Fiansa Popular: Cultural Change & Teambuilding, implementing professional Culture.

Concept Developer/Director

Stichting Kaya Kaya (Movement)
04.2018 - Current
  • Visionary, put vision into practice, guide the movement
  • Streamlined project timelines by efficiently managing resources and task prioritization.
  • Collaborated with artists and designers to create complex and inspiring art visions.
  • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating collaboration on projects and initiatives.
  • Community Building and engagement
  • implement PDCA cycle - lessons learned/measure Impact

Conceptontdeveloper/Director/Business Owner

Bario Hotel & Foodyard
02.2019 - 01.2024


  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Developed concepts to demonstrate innovative solutions through practical proofs.
  • Helped define and maintain artistic vision as set forth by art director.
  • Achieved revenue growth through the strategic identification of business opportunities and partnerships.

Teacher

HOGMA (HBO Curaçao)
07.2006 - 09.2009
  • Part-time teacher organizational science
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged

Schoolcoach

SAE (OWCS)
05.2005 - 07.2008
  • Coaching teachers on competency development
  • Coaching the management team on the creation and implementation of the School Development Plan

Trainer/docent/partner

NACSI
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Educational & Coaching Expertise:
    experience in providing training and coaching in various fields such as organizational science, educational management for school directors, and professional culture. He has also delivered mentoring and communication skills training.
  • Facilitation and Supervision:

has facilitated intervision sessions and module assignments,

as well as supervised thesis projects, supporting students

and professionals in their academic and professional

development.

  • Leadership Development:
    specializes in leadership coaching and training, with a focus on enhancing skills in coaching, mentoring, and managing educational processes, including quality management and conflict resolution for both individuals and teams.

projectcoordinator

Schoop Support & Services
06.2004 - 11.2007


  • Exhibition "Heritage of Slavery" commissioned by NAAM, in collaboration with Felix de Rooy
  • Lesson Plan on Planning & Budgeting for VOBAS students
  • Fundraising for the Youth Orchestra Exchange Program in Arnhem
  • Research Coordination: Unidat den Diversidat, commissioned by Kas di Kultura
  • Homenahe Serapio Pinedo (Ka'i Orgel), commissioned by NAAM

Teacher/coach

University of Dutch Caribbean (UDC)/ZOG
08.2003 - 07.2005

The subjects taught were:

  • Social Studies and Organizational Science;
  • and was also a student mentor/coach.

Director

Teatro Luna Blou Curaçao
12.2002 - 08.2003
  • Helping to set up a new organization
  • Co-manage new organization
  • fundraising
  • team building and guidance

Adviseur

SBAW
12.2000 - 10.2002

Project Development Agency for Employment Projects in Rotterdam

  • Advisor and Project Facilitator

Education & Training Officer

Stichting Welzijnsbevordering Antillianen En Arubanen
08.1999 - 11.2000
  • Setting up and executing educational projects for the Antillean community in Rotterdam.

Project Assistant

Kuldespro
01.1996 - 04.1999
  • Project: Integrale Ontwikkeling Otrobanda
  • Community building
  • started Federashon Otrobanda

Education

Master of Science - Policy & Organizational Sciences

University of Tilburg
Tilburg, The Netherlands
09.1999 - 07.2003

Bachelor of Science - Pedagogisch Getuigschrift /Pedagogical Certificate

UNA (University of Curaçao)
Curaçao
09.1997 - 08.1998

Bachelor of Science - Cultural And Social Education

Hogeschool Rotterdam & Omstreken (HR&O)
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
09.1991 - 06.1995

Skills

Adressing opportunities

Project management

Team management

Communication

Result driven

Timeline

Conceptontdeveloper/Director/Business Owner

Bario Hotel & Foodyard
02.2019 - 01.2024

Concept Developer/Director

Stichting Kaya Kaya (Movement)
04.2018 - Current

Director/Facilitator/Project Manager

UNU Projects B.V.
09.2008 - Current

Teacher

HOGMA (HBO Curaçao)
07.2006 - 09.2009

Trainer/docent/partner

NACSI
01.2006 - 01.2010

Schoolcoach

SAE (OWCS)
05.2005 - 07.2008

projectcoordinator

Schoop Support & Services
06.2004 - 11.2007

Teacher/coach

University of Dutch Caribbean (UDC)/ZOG
08.2003 - 07.2005

Director

Teatro Luna Blou Curaçao
12.2002 - 08.2003

Adviseur

SBAW
12.2000 - 10.2002

Master of Science - Policy & Organizational Sciences

University of Tilburg
09.1999 - 07.2003

Education & Training Officer

Stichting Welzijnsbevordering Antillianen En Arubanen
08.1999 - 11.2000

Bachelor of Science - Pedagogisch Getuigschrift /Pedagogical Certificate

UNA (University of Curaçao)
09.1997 - 08.1998

Project Assistant

Kuldespro
01.1996 - 04.1999

Bachelor of Science - Cultural And Social Education

Hogeschool Rotterdam & Omstreken (HR&O)
09.1991 - 06.1995
Kurt SchoopDirecteur/trainer/procesbegeleider /facilitator/conceptontwikkelaar