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Marijke Wilhelmus

Kaya Norwega 2
Kralendijik, Bonaire
Phone: (+) 599 796 1524
E-mail: marijke@blue-oceans.com
Born: 1954. Nationality: Dutch

www.blue-oceans.com

Personal background

From a very early age I have been interested in multimedia, mostly through the medium of photography. In 1993 I began using computers intensively and I have become particularly interested in the design and project management of World Wide Web projects. I like the combination of accessibility, fast communication and creativity of web work. I have created, managed and maintained many successful, large and small web sites. I am also an Internet Marketing specialist.

More recently, while travelling, I am writing illustrated articles on sustainable living and conservation projects.


Employment Experience | Training | Education & Qualifications | Languages
Published Articles |Further Interests | References

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Employment experience

February 2005 - present: Self-Employed
Web design professional and Internet marketing "Blue Oceans Webdesign"

www.findhorn.org - Findhorn Foundation in Scotland , UK
www.expatairwaves.com which is a virtual space for expat communication
www.ecologia.org.uk - Ecologia Youth Trust
www.cifalfindhorn.org - CIFAL Findhorn
www.yahimba.com - Yahimba Beach Cottages and Restaurant
www.gaiaeducation.org - Gaia Education
www.shambala-retreat.org - Shambala retreat Centre in Scotland, UK
www.rootsix.com - Root Six Consulting
www.matamanoa.com - Matamanoa Island Resort
www.sonasconsultancy.com - Sonas Consultancy
www.findhornpottery.com - Findhorn Pottery
www.corrievermeulen.nl - Bureau voor maatschappelijke dienstverlening
www.csvgc-geneva.org - NGO committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns.
www.budgetpools.co.uk - Budget Swimming Pools
www.findhornpottery.com - Findhorn Pottery
www.sonasconsultancy.com - Sonas Consultancy:
www.caminoguides.com - Camino Guides
www.millennium-solidarity.net - Millennium Solidarity Geneva Group
www.ecovillagefindhorn.com - Ecovillage in Scotland
www.thevaluescollaborative.com - The Values Collaborative
www.pacificswims.com - Pacific Ocean Swims
www.findhornbayholidaypark.com - Findhorn Bay Holiday Park

www.findhorncollege.org - Findhorn Foundation College
www.unitones.org.uk - Unitone Teaching Course
www.altea-publishing.com - Altea Publishing Tibetan Buddhist Books - shopping cart

October 2002 - November 2003: General Manager InternetFiji
2001 - October 2002: Internet Project Manager with InternetFiji

www.fijiusa.biz - Fiji USA Business Council
www.fijimarathon.com - Marathon in Fiji
www.fijianholdings.com.fj - Investment company in Fiji (project manager with InternetFiji)
www.visit-micronesia.com - Federated States of Micronesia Visitors Board (project manager with InternetFiji)
www.southpacificbooks.com - Large shopping cart (project manager)
www.spto.org - South Pacific Tourism Organisation (project manager)

1999 - 2001: Self-Employed Web Designer

www.ecoconsultpacific.com - Eco-Consult Pacific: Pacific Expertise for Pacific Solutions
www.myshop-window.co.uk - Shopping site
www.swimsafe.co.uk - Swimsafe Pools - The Mobile Swimming Pool Shop
www.newboldhouse.org - Workshop centre in Scotland
www.usp.ac.fj/marine/seafoodproject - Post Harvest Fisheries Development Programme
www.international.school.fj - International School Suva
www.ltluk.com - Living Technologies Ltd
www.kontikicapital.com - Investment bankers of the South Pacific

1982 - 1999: Findhorn Foundation Educational Trust, Scotland. During this period I was responsible for the following jobs.

1996 -1999 Manager of Gnosis - Computer and Internet Services

Responsible for personnel, financial performance, sales, marketing, training, web design and web develoment. Project manager of the Community web site, Cyber Cafe, IT training and Internet Marketing.

I currently use Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe GoLive CS, Apple Works 6, Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, Filemaker Pro 5, Fetch, Microsoft Office and Front page. I am competent on both Mac and PC platforms.

Training

I developed, delivered and evaluated several IT training courses. From beginners computer training, Internet usage to website design and development.

1995 - 1996 Designer, administrator and lecturer on several education programmes: Essence of Arts in Community, Touch the Earth and the Community Studies Programme.

1993 - 1994 Director of one year membership programme.
The running and facilitation of this programme involved educational sessions and tours, individual counselling, and liaison with the students’ places of work.

1982 - 1993 Landscape Designer and Head Gardener
Head of an 8 acre ornamental and vegetable garden. Set up a successful dried flower business. Manager of 8 staff and an average of 10 volunteers. I designed and managed several large landscape projects and private gardens.

The Findhorn Foundation is an NGO (Non Governmental Organisation) member of the United Nations Environment and Development UK Committee. It is an international educational centre focused on ecology, economy and culture. It comprises approximately 80 employees, 60 volunteers and students, and welcomes approximately 10,000 guests every year into its educational programmes.

1985 Birth of Natalja
1984 Birth of Clark
1975 - 1982 Yoga teacher in Holland
1970 -1974 Nurse at AZVU in Holland

Employment Experience

1966: High school in Holland (MULO B) - Fluent in Dutch, German, English.
1971: General nurse (A) at the AZVU Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Academic Hospital of the Free University in Amsterdam)
1998: Scuba Diving Instructor (605812) Professional Association of Diving Instructors. Medic First Aid Instructor,
1999: Instructor in Deep Diving, Drift Diving, Night Diving, Underwater Naturalist and Underwater Videographer.
2000: DAN Oxygen provider.
2000: Recompression Chamber Operator.
2000: Award Certificate in Graphic Design at FIT (Fiji Institute of Technology).
2001: Scuba Dive Instructor in Boat, Multi Level and Search & Recovery.
2001: Introduction to Marine Science (Grade A) – University of South Pacific.
2001: MSDT - Master Scuba Diver Trainer with PADI
2002: New Zealand Coastguard Day Skipper Course
2002: Introduction to Computer Science (Grade A+) – University of South Pacific.
2003: Emercengy First Response Instructor
2003: Dreamweaver MX Advance Course, Flash MX
2004/2005: Re-entry General nurse

Languages

Dutch - Fluent. English - Fluent . German - Intermediate. French - Introductory.

Forster, P. M. and Wilhelmus, M. (2005). The role of individuals in community change within the Findhorn intentional community. Contemporary Justice Review, 8, 367-379

A series of articles in 2006 on sustainable living and conservation projects for seedmagazine.com

Further interest

Photography, jewellery making, art, painting, nature, orchid growing, travel, and marine ecology and conservation.

References

Upon request

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