Desiree Iten
About Desiree Iten
Desiree Iten is the Human Resources Manager at Viking Cruises in Basel Area, Switzerland, with a diverse background in HR, education, and project management.
Title
Desiree Iten holds the position of Human Resources Manager at Viking Cruises, based in the Basel Area, Switzerland.
Company
Desiree Iten is currently employed at Viking Cruises, a company known for its comprehensive river cruise offerings. In her role, she manages various human resources functions, ensuring the well-being and efficiency of the crew and staff.
Education and Expertise
Desiree Iten earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Japanese Studies from the University of Zurich. Her educational background, combined with her multilingual abilities and cultural understanding, underpins her versatile career in human resources and other roles involving cross-cultural communication.
Professional Background
Prior to her current role, Desiree Iten gained significant experience in diverse fields. She worked as an Executive Secretary at Japan Leading Scriveners Corporation in Tokyo, and as Head Instructor at Global Sky Education. Her career also includes a stint as Assistant Project Manager at RCS Advertising and a role as Japanese Translator at Artigo GmbH. Additionally, she managed student dormitories for WOKO in Zurich for six years.
Achievements
Desiree Iten has been instrumental in several impactful initiatives at Viking Cruises. She managed all monthly salary closings using MarineXchange software and saved approximately 300 work hours by automating key processes. She organized a low-budget, educational team-building day and implemented onboard crew activities that significantly boosted morale. Moreover, she developed training materials for MarineXchange software and coordinated a comprehensive onboarding program for over 600 trainees.