Marit Hagedoorn

Relocation Consultant | Global Mobility Expert | Cross Cultural Coach |

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

About

As an experienced Relocation and Global Mobility Consultant it is my passion to make my clients happy in their new country, the Netherlands. My expertise is based on in depth knowledge of the required formal relocation procedures, my academic background in communication, as well as my personal experience with international moves when living abroad. To broaden my home search knowledge and skills, as well as my personal horizon and interests in housing and interior design, I recently started with a real estate course. Looking forward to expanding my relocation services with further experience in the real estate field, self-employed, employed or a combination of both. Contact: [email protected] 🌎 TERRA NOVA EXPAT SERVICES Terra Nova Expat Services (TNES) assists expats moving to and from the Netherlands, with a complete relocation package, covering settling in services and cross cultural coaching for both expats and repats, by explaining 'the Dutch' way of life outside-in. Living abroad for many years taught me to be flexible in all situations and think out-of-the-box. I like to connect with people and I am sensitive about their interests and backgrounds, with focus on assisting expats to prepare for work and life in the Netherlands. As a passionate Relocation Consultant I solve problems pro-actively, communicate clearly and I’m skilled in finding effective solutions. I’m known for my motivational coaching abilities, my quick process analyses and team player skills. My cross-cultural experience, in depth knowledge of complex expat relocation issues, real-estate experience and multi-lingual skills have helped many clients from large key accounts to make the Netherlands their new home. 🌎 AMBITION TO GROW AND EXPAND I’m always looking for possibilities to grow as a person, in my business. Expanding my services, network and horizon, while exploring new fields of expertise. I love working as a Relocation Specialist, but look forward to developing and exploring other lines of work in the coming years. Perhaps initially to combine careers and move from there. Therefore I recently started with a real estate course to expand my relocation services with further experience in the real estate field. I am very familiar with the expat rental market in the Netherlands and can assist with finding a suitable home in the right location. I also advice investors who are interested in buying property for the (expat) rental market. Assisting in where and what to buy, and how to furnish and decorate your new property for the best return on investment.

Experience

  • Terra Nova Expat Service (14 yrs 6 mos)
    • Relocation Consultant | Global Mobility Expert | Cross Cultural Coach | Rental Agent
      Oct 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

      Terra Nova Expat Services (TNES) assists expats moving to and from the Netherlands, with a complete relocation package, covering settling in services such as: • Schooling; • Introduction programs; • Partner support; • Accompanied appointments immigration department; • Town hall registration; • Banking; • Cross cultural coaching for both expats and repats, by explaining 'the Dutch' way of life outside-in. 🌎 Terra Nova Expat Services offers complete home search programs starting with setting up the correct home search criteria, to assisting with the check in of a new home. Not before negotiating the best possible rental conditions for clients. 🌎 Terra Nova Expat Services is specialized in cross-cultural coaching to tackle common problems experienced by international newcomers/relocating employees, providing practical solutions in a number of crucial areas, such as values, cultural awareness and behavior. We focus on behavior & culture in the Netherlands in relation to other cultures to make expats quickly feel at home, making sure they can enjoy working and living in the Netherlands and making the turbulent relocation period as smoothly as possible. 🌎 Terra Nova Expat Services collaborate with national and global relocation companies such as Sirva, Team Relocations, Cartus, EMG and Relocation Care. We assist relocating clients (individuals and families) from international accounts such as ING, IBM, JDE, PVH, Nike, Nutreco, SHV, Mammoet, Royal Philips and Signify.

    • Independant Field Consultant Cartus
      2012 - Present · 14 yrs 6 mos

    • Independent Relocation Consultant Executive Mobility Group
      May 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 2 mos

  • Trainer expats / repats | cross cultural trainer at KIT
    Sep 2011 - Mar 2017 · 5 yrs 7 mos

    With the personal experience of having lived in several countries, I provided cultural coaching for expats and re-pats at the KIT to prepare for work and life in the Netherlands or Switzerland. Tailored to the need of the client and based on a thorough analysis of the client’s context and their learning needs. I also trained repats about settling (back) in into Dutch culture.

  • Teaching Assistant | Board member at Dutch International Schools
    Aug 2010 - Aug 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Communications Consultant at Meld Misdaad Anoniem
    Aug 2004 - Sep 2005 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Communication strategy, Project management, Press relations, Development and execution of national promotion campaigns.

  • Freelance journalist / editor at AMH Communications
    Sep 1997 - Jan 2004 · 6 yrs 5 mos