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Welcome, I'm Elise – your Virtual Assistant

I'm Elise, a versatile Virtual Assistant from Berkel en Rodenrijs. With my extensive background as an executive secretary, team and department secretary, project support worker, and support worker, I've learned the value of good support for an organization's success. I find satisfaction in creating structure, ensuring processes run smoothly, and relieving the burden on entrepreneurs and teams, allowing them to fully focus on their core business.

I worked for the Municipality of Rotterdam for five and a half years in secretarial and administrative support roles. There, I not only supported management and departments but also organized events and meetings, including those for the Mayor and the Rotterdam Authority Triangle, which consists of the Mayor, the Chief of Police, and the Chief Public Prosecutor. During this time, I further developed my organizational and communication skills and learned to work in an environment where discretion, flexibility, and accuracy are paramount.

Portrait photo Elise van den Hoek, Virtual Assistant Elise

I currently work as an executive secretary at the Ministry of Defence, where I support management with a wide range of tasks. This includes carefully managing agendas, coordinating appointments and meetings, and organizing gifts, promotional gifts, and thank-you gifts that align with the ministry's context and image. This role demands precision, a professional demeanor, and a strong sense of responsibility – qualities I also bring to my work as a Virtual Assistant.

 

In addition to my paid work, I offer my expertise as a Virtual Assistant. From home or on-site in North and South Holland, and North Brabant, I support entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations with a wide range of tasks:

 

  • Agenda management and email management

  • Administration, invoicing and time tracking

  • Documentation and archive management

  • Customer contact and communication

  • Social media management

  • Project and event organization, from webinars to complete company meetings

 

What defines me is my proactive and structured approach. I always think one step ahead, identify bottlenecks before they become problems, and ensure clarity and continuity. At the same time, I work in a personal and accessible manner; I believe it's important to be a reliable sparring partner, someone you can trust and rely on.

With me as your Virtual Assistant, you'll not only receive practical support but also more time, peace, and space to grow and focus on what you do best. Together, we'll ensure your company, foundation, organization, or business operates professionally, efficiently, and future-proof.

Work experience

Executive Secretary Management Staff

Ministry of Defense

May 2025 - present

Supporter of the Triangle of Authority

Municipality of Rotterdam

January 2024-December 2024

Executive Secretary Management Staff

Ministry of Defense

May 2025 - present

Executive Secretary

Municipality of Rotterdam

October 2022–December 2024

Executive Secretary Director of Operations

Ministry of Defense

December 2024 - May 2025

Team leader secretary

Municipality of Rotterdam

mei 2019-oktober 2022

Deputy Executive Secretary

Municipality of Rotterdam

May 2019–October 2022

Training courses

2025-2026

HBO Diploma
Schoevers

Completed vocational training as a Virtual Assistant (VA), focused on self-employment and online support. Skilled in digital collaboration, project management, and professional communication. Experience with content creation, social media, and business writing. Skilled in business planning, personal branding, and effective customer engagement.

2021-2022

HBO Diploma

NCOI

Completed a short Bachelor's degree in Criminology with a focus on criminal behavior, social impact, and policy. Familiarity with sociological, biological, and biosocial explanations for crime. Experience analyzing cases and designing offender-focused interventions. Knowledge of criminal law, safety, victimization, and current developments in criminology.

2016-2019

MBO 4 diploma

Albeda College Rotterdam

Completed MBO-level 4 training as an Executive Secretary/Management Assistant. Skilled in agenda management, correspondence, taking minutes, and organizing meetings and gatherings. Experience with administrative processes, customer contact, and supporting management and directors. Strong planning, structuring, and professional communication skills.

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