Briek Pauwels
About Briek Pauwels
Briek Pauwels is a Senior Onboarding Manager at Loop, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various roles in startups and consulting, including positions at MentorcliQ and Boulevard Brewing Company.
Current Role at Loop
Briek Pauwels serves as the Senior Onboarding Manager at Loop, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the company. His work is based in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area. Prior to this role, he worked as an Onboarding Manager at Loop from 2020 to 2021, where he gained valuable experience in employee integration and training.
Previous Experience in Economic Development
Briek Pauwels worked at The Ronnie K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth (I-CCEW) in 2016. During his five-month tenure, he held the position of Team Leader, where he contributed to initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth. Additionally, he served as an Interdisciplinary Analyst at I-CCEW for four months in 2015, further enhancing his experience in economic development.
Engineering Background and Education
Briek Pauwels studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2012 to 2016. His educational background in engineering has provided him with a strong foundation in technical problem-solving and project management, which he has applied throughout his career.
Consulting and Coaching Experience
From 2017 to 2020, Briek Pauwels worked as a Startup Consultant at Startups.co, where he provided guidance and support to emerging businesses. He also held the position of Customer Success Coach and Implementation Project Manager at MentorcliQ from 2016 to 2017. In these roles, he focused on enhancing client satisfaction and ensuring successful project implementations.
Internship Experience
Briek Pauwels has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He was an Engineering Intern at Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, MO, for one month in 2012. Additionally, he interned as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at ArcelorMittal Gent for one month in 2015 in Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium. These experiences provided him with practical skills in engineering and operations.