Cees Molenaar was born and brought up in The Netherlands and came to America on a soccer scholarship to attend and graduate from Westmont College in Santa Barbara. During his nine years of professional experience, he established a top performance track record in management, sales and marketing. Cees earned the prestigious Winner's Circle and President's Club awards and was promoted numerous times. He has also been successful as an entrepreneur. Cees has particularly strong personnel management skills and is recognized as an outstanding team builder. He is an excellent communicator and speaks four languages: Dutch, English, German, and French. In addition, Cees is very knowledgeable about computer systems and programs PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: vanAar, San Diego, CA, Marketing Research Manager/Strategic Planner, 11/1999 - Present  Responsible for creation and implementation of business plans and marketing strategies. Conducted extensive marketing research and managed fund-raising efforts for start-up companies. Molenaar holding, the Netherlands, Owner, 08/1999-11/1999 Oversaw the negotiations and sale of the family business. Steritech, San Diego, CA, General Manager, 05/1998 - 08/1999  Responsible for P&L of growth-oriented company in the Food Safety Industry. Quadrupled size of the operation while penetrating new markets. Acquired (inter) nationally recognized customers. Service Master, San Diego, CA, Branch Manager, 06/1993 - 05/1998  Managed $4.5 Million Branch, over 50 employees, and 4 managers. Earned top awards for outstanding achievement in 1996 and 1997. Received 3 consecutive promotions to larger operations. Designed and implemented seminars and on-the-job training programs Managed acquisition of a local company while managing large Branch EDUCATION: Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, B.A. Economics and Business Administration, 05/1993 Dean's List, 1993.  Athletic Scholarship (Soccer).  PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:  Toastmasters International: Vice President of Membership  DANA (Dutch American Networking Alliance): Treasurer