Tiny Van Bastelaere
About Tiny Van Bastelaere
Tiny Van Bastelaere is a Recruitment Coordinator and Staff Representative at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2001. He has a background in sales engineering and holds a degree from Ghent University.
Work at European Patent Office
Tiny Van Bastelaere has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2001. He has served as a Patent Examiner for 23 years, contributing to the evaluation and examination of patent applications in Germany. In addition to his role as a Patent Examiner, he has also held the position of Recruitment Coordinator as Staff Representative since 2018. This role involves overseeing recruitment processes and ensuring that the interests of staff are represented within the organization. Furthermore, he has been involved in recruitment and talent acquisition efforts since 2016, focusing on attracting qualified candidates to the EPO.
Education and Expertise
Tiny Van Bastelaere studied at Ghent University from 1987 to 1993, completing a six-year program. His educational background has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in patent examination and recruitment. His expertise spans both technical aspects related to patents and human resources, particularly in talent acquisition and staff representation.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining the European Patent Office, Tiny Van Bastelaere worked as a Sales Engineer at Cad Service from 1994 to 1997 for three years. He then transitioned to a similar role at Greenock, where he worked from 1997 to 1999 for two years in Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands. His experience in sales engineering provided him with a strong foundation in technical sales and customer relations.