“Hi! I’m Kelly Andriessen, a bouncy and die-hard Avril Lavigne fan. I have Spanish blood as well as temperament. Hala Madrid! I work as an account manager. That is, I guide clients through the creative process that precedes printing. For example, I help them choose the right paper or see what printing techniques are best to convey their story.

I got my job at Buroform through…

“Beforehand, I had no experience in the printing industry, so it must have been the ‘sparkle in my eyes’! No, seriously: I am someone with great drive who wants to grow permanently. That passion is often worth more than experience in itself. I suspect that this is exactly what was felt during my application.”

My morning ritual is…

“Organized chaos! Pretty much the story of my life to be honest. My mornings follow a well-defined ritual. If something or someone interferes, I am completely lost. At 6:20 a.m. my alarm clock rings. I snooze once and then scroll through Instagram and TikTok for about ten minutes. Then I get ready, which takes a while. Not because I spend hours in front of the mirror, but because I spend the whole time going over my day. Every now and then I get an idea that I want to share immediately or a song suddenly pops into my mind: chaos! ;-) Once I am out of the bathroom, I make a tea that I take in the car towards work. I leave around 8 am. I don’t eat breakfast. I do intermittent fasting, which means I only eat between 1pm and 7pm. Around 8:45 a.m. I’m ready at my laptop to start my Buroform day.”

My proudest moment at Buroform is….

“I am someone who needs a lot of affirmation at work. Every compliment makes me proud somewhere. When someone told me that I fit really well within Buroform, a confetti cannon went off inside with a party music. But it’s also more general. When clients say they come to Buroform specifically because they want that extra something, it gives me a warm feeling. I identify very strongly with this company, so nice words like that are very gratifying each time.”

What I like most about working at Buroform is….

“The vibe. Buroform is a professional environment where I experience a homey feeling and can be completely myself. In itself this should be a matter of course, but I have already noticed that this is not the case everywhere. In any case, I find such a warm atmosphere enormously valuable. I am also proud of our product. I am not a typical sales person who can just sell anything. I want something that appeals and interests me. The creative aspect, the different techniques and types of paper ensure that no two orders are the same. Printing is incredibly exciting!”

If I had not become an account manager, I would have…

That’s a tough question. The move into sales was a conscious decision for me. I was a preschool teacher for eight years. I did that with great passion. Only at a certain point I felt a bit stuck in my role. Buroform meant a new start for me. A new chapter with a lot of growth in it.”

The best career advice I have ever received….

“Growth is done outside your comfort zone.” An opinion from our Chief of Print Jesse, by the way. I came back overexcited from an introductory meeting at a networking organization. We then had a very good chat.

Would you like to be part of my team? Then take a quick look at our job openings and there might be something for you.

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Hey there, you may remember me from some Instagram stories, but for those who don’t know me yet: pleasant! My name is Kelly and I have been an intern at Buroform for the past 14 weeks. I am studying business marketing and have had the opportunity to get a taste of the business world thanks to my education. Because my experience here was tremendously fun and educational, I’d like to take a look back with you.

An exciting beginning

At the beginning of my internship period, I really didn’t know what to expect. I knew nothing about printing techniques or papers, so I secretly found it all very exciting. Fortunately, that excitement turned into a warm welcome feeling very quickly. I was welcomed with open arms and immediately realized that everyone here is tremendously helpful.

My supervisor Julie introduced me to the world of printing and in a short time I learned all about paper types, printing techniques and printing in general. The assignments I received would actually be used on the website, which provided extra motivation! I still asked Julie many questions in the beginning, which she happily answered each time.

Update

Of course, I came here primarily to learn about marketing, which worked out wonderfully. Not only Julie but also Jesse helped me tremendously with various tips & tricks. For example, he introduced me to Simon Sinek and gave advice at the weekly marketing meeting.

Translating Buroform’s website, providing content and even creating a website page…. All things I had never done before, but were so great to discover with the Buroform family. My assignments here were extremely varied, making the experience even more special. I not only learned, but also had fun, learned to schedule better, improved my photography skills and most of all had a huge laugh.

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Getting to know myself even better

An internship allows you to learn what you like and don’t like to do within a company. For example, sitting behind a computer all day is less my thing. I like to be among people. So a job where I have variety from time to time is more for me. 😊

Knowing what you’re not looking for in a job or what doesn’t suit you is just as important as finding out what you do enjoy doing. So, in short, I got to know myself even better during this period.

A big thank you to everyone on the Buroform team. And especially to Julie, my intern mentor, who stood by me every day. To Jesse for the tips & tricks during the marketing meetings and to Lisa for all the help. To Pieter, Lode, Sven and Dirk for your guidance on questions and funny comments. Kim, Werner, Leo… And I would actually call everyone like that. So hereby: thank you to EVERYONE for these cool 4 months!

Love,
Kelly

Wondering what it’s like to work at Buroform? Feel free to take a look at our open positions or apply spontaneously!

Buroform is a diverse team brimming with talent. Wondering what it’s like to work with us? Then take a look behind the scenes. Meet Kristel Verhaegen, HR & finance manager.

Kristel Verhaegen

“Hey hey, I’m Kristel, HR & finance manager at Buroform. Introduce myself in 5 words? Then I’m pretty versatile, definitely positive, always up for a good time, a bon vivant of the highest order and above all a family man. Add to that a solid dose of passion for the job and you get a very happy person!”

At Buroform, I am responsible for…

“…Everything to do with employees, accounting, managers, parties, training, events and fine chats. As far as I’m concerned, the most fun job there is!”

I got my job at Buroform through…

“…coming straight from the airport for a job interview. I was on vacation when a recruitment agency called me for ‘a fine opportunity in Mechelen-North’. At that time, I still had a job close to home, but I didn’t feel so good about it. So I immediately took the bull by the horns: with a car full of suitcases I went from the airport straight to Karel Marynen for an interview. Two weeks later we came to an agreement and on September 1, 2009 I started at Buroform.”

My morning ritual is…

“The first thing I do in the morning is put on music. Spotify is my favorite app. Every morning it makes sure my day starts in the right mood. I then enjoy my playlist until I turn into the Buroform parking lot. And for a good song, I’m not afraid to make an extra detour.”

A typical workday is…

“…always well-stocked and never predictable. Because I have a wide range of responsibilities, being able to respond quickly is very important. Dealing with problems is daily business. Although I prefer to call it challenges rather than problems.”

“A typical workday is always well-filled and never predictable.”

What people don’t know about my position? is…

“…That there is quite a lot of stress involved. I often run from deadline to deadline. And very sometimes my job can also be lonely. Although fortunately those moments are rather rare.”

The moment I am most proud of at Buroform is….

“…There are a lot of those. But what makes me most proud is being able to represent the voice of colleagues to management. Even though there is a culture at Buroform where management and employees are very close and work closely together, many appointments go through me first. If both parties are satisfied, then my mission is accomplished.”

What I like most about working at Buroform is….

“…The growth I have experienced over the past 10 years. Both for the company, the employees and myself. No two years have been the same. Buroform has grown from a team of 13 to 45 colleagues. That’s a lot of new faces to get to know. And in my job as HR, a lot of personal stories are told. Providing a listening ear, helping where possible or ensuring improvement, it all gives me great satisfaction.”

On weekends you’ll find me…

“…with my family and friends, at the bar with a fresh pint, on the dance floor or in nature for a brisk walk with the kids and my dog.”

If I wasn’t an “HR & Finance Manager,” I’d be…

“…event manager. I love to organize things. Collaborating on Café Cliché , for example, I really enjoyed that. Committing myself to such events does not feel like an assignment. That just smoothly, without too many problems. The healthy dose of stress involved actually gives me the adrenaline I need. After such a day of planning and organizing, I return home each time tired but satisfied.”

The best career advice I have ever received….

“Open yourself to personal growth and learn from others. Something I strongly believe in. If your mindset is right, you can handle quite a lot and learn a lot. It’s that mindset that also made me grow in my job and in life!”

Would you like to be part of our #buroformcrew? Then take a quick look at our job openings and there might be something for you.

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Buroform is a diverse team brimming with talent. Wondering what it’s like to work with us? Then take a look behind the scenes. Meet David Geelen, Project Manager.

David Geelen

Hello, I’m David, father of two and from a family of advertisers, creatives and graphic designers. I have now been working in the printing industry for twenty-two years, five of them for Buroform.

At Buroform, I am responsible for…

About five years ago I started at Buroform as a graphic designer and DTP person, but over time that role has expanded tremendously and become more diverse. I am a project manager, responsible for our larger clients who need more than just printing. This could be POS displays or other promo materials, visuals or illustrations, stickers, the decoration of a store, you name it. They can come to me with any question and I provide a solution. I direct and arrange everything. I even go along to set up displays or help put labels on paint jars and such more. A real friendship relationship has developed with many clients over time, which allows me a lot of freedom and allows my creativity to run wild. In the end, you can describe my job very simply: I do everything I can to make our clients score, to get their brand noticed in the best possible way.

I got my job at Buroform through…

I studied graphic design at St. Luke’s and have been working in the industry ever since. I have been a graphic designer and art director in some advertising agencies, and worked briefly in a digital printing company. At one point, a friend of mine quit his job at Buroform to leave for a trip around the world. He then proposed me to management as a possible successor. My first project was one for Kellogg’s. That went well and since then everything has moved very quickly.

My morning ritual is…

Getting up with a good cup of coffee. Or more than one. I can’t live without it. Other than that, I go through the news and entertain the kids once before braving the traffic jams towards the Buroform offices. Once I arrive, I walk through my emails, create my daily schedule and take a long look at production to make sure everything is understood. Then the real work can begin and I handle my files according to urgency.

A typical workday is…

Hectic! I do that to myself a bit, I must admit. I always try to be available to customers. If anyone sends an email, I will reply as soon as possible. This, of course, causes me to constantly roll from one thing to another. It may sound chaotic, but for me it works that way.

What people don’t know about my position is….

I am very perfectionist by nature, which makes me perform all my tasks to the extreme. Every assignment I treat as if it were for myself. I put myself in the customer’s place every time. How would I like to deliver this project myself? That’s my starting point, that’s where I set the bar for myself. When I’m working on something, it’s hard for me to let go. It has to be right first, only then can I go home. I even help pack so that everything can still leave for the customer on time. Or for an order for complex POS displays, I meticulously draw the whole picture for the suppliers, so they know perfectly what to do.

The moment I am most proud of at Buroform is….

There are several, without needing to sound smug. But some projects I am proud of. I think of Kellogg’s, for which we and Buroform once stickered the entire interior with Tony the Tiger figures in various positions. I collaborated on that concept and drew all the illustrations myself. The response then was overwhelming. That includes projects by Hino, Wellpet and Scania.

What I like most about working at Buroform is….

Freedom. That allows you to take many things into your own hands and achieve great results that sometimes were not anticipated. There is always a challenge waiting for you and that keeps the job particularly exciting. In addition, I love the atmosphere here immensely. At Buroform, there is work to be done, but there is always room for a dose of humor. There is a hands-on mentality, which makes for a very positive vibe in the workplace!

On weekends you’ll find me…

Then I enjoy the free time. Over the weekend, I turn the switch all the way around. Then Buroform is on hold for a while, and the focus is entirely on my friends, family and children.

If I wasn’t a “graphic designer/project manager,” I’d be…

My spouse is from Japan. Should I not do what I am doing now, I would move there and open a steakhouse or a Belgian beershop. Not a weekday thing, I would go all out and make something really original.

The best career advice I have ever received….

Just being yourself. I think it’s hugely important to show who you are and what you can do. Be honest with yourself; that will get you the furthest.

Stay tuned. We continue to share stories about each member of our team. That’s how you get to know what it’s really like to work at Buroform.

Would you like to be part of our #Buroform team? Then take a quick look at our job openings and there might be something for you.

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