Dominique Plu
Policy Advisor
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Talented Policy Advisor with over 4 years of experience on innovations within livestock farming policy development. Excellent critical-thinking, writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Policy advisor
Ministry Of Agriculture, Nature And Food Quality
The Hague
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Investigated existing policies to gain firm understanding of current conditions on reducing stable and greenhouse gases on livestock farms and improve animal welfare.
- Designed and coordinated a subsidy scheme to stimulate innovations on livestock farms focused on emission reduction (stable and greenhouse gases), sensor and data systems and improvement of animal welfare with a total budget of € 172 million.
- Managed implementation of this subsidy scheme with over 70 livestock farmers joining in.
- Facilitated communication and relationship development between different stakeholders, especially focused on convincing livestock farmers to innovate, which included convincing livestock farmers to innovate.
- Drafted articles, letters to the Dutch House of Representatives, reports and technical documents on this subsidy scheme for publication.
Graduation Intern
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency
The Hague
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Designed a point of view on a possible system change of the assessment system for animal experiments in The Netherlands by interviewing several European Member States (Belgium, Denmark, France, Poland, Portugal and the United Kingdom).
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Research Intern
Biomedical Primate Research Center
Rijswijk
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Completed research and compiled data on animal training.
- Trained macaques and developed new training protocols for macaques who were used in animal experiments.
- Designed environmental enrichment for macaques and housing for common marmosets.
Extracurricular Project - Team Member
Inholland University Of Applied Sciences
Delft
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Worked on a multidisciplinary biomimicry project and designed a human powered submarine together with students from Aeronautical Engineering.
- Conducted desk research and took part in the International Submarine Races in Washington (US), including presenting for a jury.
Intern
Solvang Dairy Farm
Ansager
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Worked on all the activities that occur on a dairy farm, such as milking the cows, taking care of the young stock and assisting with calving.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Husbandry
Inholland University of Applied Sciences
Delft, The Netherlands 09.2014 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Visser ‘t Hooft Lyceum
Leiden, The Netherlands 08.2006 - 07.2013
Skills
Leadershipundefined
Additional Information
- Canadian open work permit
Timeline
Policy advisor
Ministry Of Agriculture, Nature And Food Quality
01.2018 - 02.2023
Graduation Intern
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency
01.2018 - 01.2018
Research Intern
Biomedical Primate Research Center
08.2016 - 01.2017
Intern
Solvang Dairy Farm
04.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Animal Husbandry
Inholland University of Applied Sciences
09.2014 - 07.2018
Extracurricular Project - Team Member
Inholland University Of Applied Sciences
01.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Visser ‘t Hooft Lyceum
08.2006 - 07.2013
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