Dimka Vanderhaeghen

Dimka Vanderhaeghen Dublinstraat 37, Unit 104, 9000 Ghent, Belgium Email:-Phone: - Website: dimkavanderhaeghen.com Date of Birth: 25 November 1968 Marital Status: Married to Helle Jensen Professional Pro le Driven and empathetic professional with a strong background in holistic health and educational development. Extensive experience in coaching, project management, and HR support across various sectors. With training in both kinesiology and law, I o er a unique, holistic approach to fostering socio-emotional development and support. Committed to helping clients thrive. Professional Experience Holistic Health Coach & Energy Optimization Expert January 2024 – Present • • Guided youth and adults in their physical, emotional, and mental development. Provided support for stress management, physical limitations, and socio-emotional challenges, with a focus on women’s health and performance optimisation for athletes. Sta Member - Green Service and Economic Service, City of Ghent September 2017 – October 2023 • • • Developed internal policy on communication and quality management. Managed cases and provided coaching for internal employees in personal and professional development. Supported team leaders in motivational and learning processes within their teams. HR Manager - Payroll Administration, Royal Flemish Theatre (KVS) January 2017 – August 2017 • • Supported team members in creating a diversity plan. Conducted training on performance management and initiated HR renewal projects. Learning & Development Consultant March 2013 – December 2016 ff • ff • Led diversity projects in schools (as part of ODiCe East Flanders Diversity Center, later merged into the Agency for Integration and Civic Integration). Provided individual academic guidance for secondary school youth and higher education students. Temporary teaching roles: • Glorieux Institute Oostakker - General Education (A.V.) and Social-Personal Development (PAV) Teacher (2 months) fi • • Municipal Education Ghent - Business School Coupure - Business Teacher (1 month) Lecturer in Social Law, Artevelde University College January 1998 – September 2000 • Taught social law and provided advice on educational legislation. • Developed learning modules and guided students in acquiring legal knowledge. Attaché, King Baudouin Foundation February 1992 – December 1997 • Project management on education and elder care topics. • Organized press conferences and academic seminars. Education Kinesiology Institute, USA (Los Angeles) 2021 – 2024 • Applied Kinesiology - Advanced (Biochemical, Psychological, and Energetic) - cum laude • Applied Kinesiology - Fundamental Course - cum laude Ghent University 1986 – 1991 & 1997 – 1998 • Master's Degree in Law with a specialization in Social Law - with distinction • Teaching Certi cation for Higher Secondary Education - with high distinction Skills • • • • • • Guidance in Energy Optimization Guidance in Lifestyle choices Guidance in menopause Guidance in socio-emotional development Holistic health and stress management Project management and policy development Languages Dutch: Native English: Pro cient French: Good German: Basic Spanish: Basic fi fi • • • • •