Lena Brockhuis Kuurstra
About Lena Brockhuis Kuurstra
Lena Brockhuis Kuurstra serves as a Formalities Officer at the European Patent Office, where she has worked since 2018. With a strong background in marketing and project management, she has held various roles within the organization since 2001.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Lena Brockhuis Kuurstra currently serves as a Formalities Officer at the European Patent Office, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she supports the formal aspects of the patent grant process, ensuring compliance and accuracy in documentation. She also works as a Key Account Manager, a position she has occupied since 2013. Her responsibilities include managing key accounts and contributing to the overall efficiency of operations within the organization.
Previous Experience at European Patent Office
Prior to her current roles, Lena Brockhuis Kuurstra worked at the European Patent Office in various capacities. She served as a Marketing and Events Coordinator from 2010 to 2013, where she focused on marketing promotion and event planning. Additionally, she was a Management and Project Assistant from 2001 to 2010, gaining extensive experience in project management, particularly for IT projects.
Educational Background
Lena Brockhuis Kuurstra has a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from Nhl Hogeschool, which she completed from 1997 to 2001. She also studied Marketing at St. John's University in 2000 and attended Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in marketing and business management.
Internships and Early Career
Lena Brockhuis Kuurstra began her career with internships that provided foundational experience. She interned at Bosch from 1999 to 2000, where she gained practical skills over a four-month period. Additionally, she completed an internship at Bertelsmann in 2000 for three months, and worked in marketing research at TNT for four months in 2001. These early roles contributed to her professional development.
Skills and Expertise
Lena Brockhuis Kuurstra possesses a strong background in marketing promotion and event planning, which she has applied in her roles at the European Patent Office. Her extensive experience in project management, particularly in IT projects, has enhanced the efficiency of operations within the organization. Her skills are integral to her current responsibilities in formalities and account management.