I had the honour and pleasure to work with both Claudia Verkerk and Jelte Bergman during my tenure at ACN Europe from 2007 – 2015. They were responsible for all European events, conventions, incentive trips and corporate travel. Twice a year, we put on large arena conventions with between 8,000 -13,000 attendees.
They were responsible for finding venues / finalizing venue contracts and primary contact with the venue, coordinating production, entertainment, staffing, onsite retail sales and all logistics to support the convention.
They also secured a host hotels, coordinate room blocks, arrange meetings, food and beverage and finalize hotel BEOs. Next to that, they were also responsible for our annual European and Global incentive trips. This role required finding unique locations (e. g. Monte Carlo, Dubai, Cyprus, Egypt, Hawaii, Cayman Islands, etc.) and partner with the local DMC.
This element of the role entailed establishing the budget, securing the host hotel, arranging a group meeting, coordinating excursions, arranging attendees’ travel, meals and entertainment.
The ZeroBS Events team members – Claudia Verkerk and Jelte Bergman – are hard-working, qualified and motivated professionals. The quality of their work is excellent and they are extremely productive and effective. They are the true definition of team players and possess very positive attitudes. I can without hesitation recommend ZeroBS Events and give ZeroBS Events my highest recommendation, without reservation.
Clare Holbrook - Holbrook Creative Services
I had the pleasure of working with Claudia and Jelte over a 10 year period when they were working for my then client ACN. We produced events throughout Europe. They made a great team. No nonsense, and straight to the point. It always impressed me and my crew, that although the ACN team was made up many nationalities, as soon as they came on site to work, they became an effective working unit, with Jelte and Claudia leading from the front. They were generous with their spirit and careful with the budget, but that’s a Dutchman for you.
A safe pair of hands.
— Alex Gorman - Gorman Productions
Jelte and Claudia are rare individuals who manage to make running complex events look like a stroll in the park! I had the pleasure of working with them on events in Madrid and Lisbon. Both were exemplary professionals - utterly dependable and calm under pressure, which is a huge reassurance for any project. Anyone who chooses to work with Jelte and Claudia can rest assured they are in the best of hands.
— Tara Purcell - Freelance Event Manager
MIKE CUPISZ
CO FOUNDER ACN
I highly recommend Claudia and Jelte for their exceptional event management skills.
At ACN’s European Headquarters in Amsterdam, they played a key role in organizing our conventions, retreats, and Circle of Champions events.
Claudia and Jelte are an outstanding team, enhancing each other’s strengths and consistently delivering high-standard events with dedication, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Now, they have launched Zero BS Events. Claudia and Jelte are reliable and hardworking, ensuring successful events.
MIKE CUPISZ
CO FOUNDER ACN
We cannot speak highly enough about Jelte and Claudia and their extraordinary event management skills. From the moment we began our collaboration, it was clear that they were true professionals with a deep understanding of what it takes to create unforgettable events. Their attention to detail, creativity, and flawless execution were evident in every aspect of our partnership. We not only enjoyed working with them but truly felt like an extension of their team and not simply their hired DMC.
The journey from the initial planning stages to the final moments of the event was all impeccably coordinated and executed. Any challenges that arose were met with understanding and innovative solutions. Together we managed to seamlessly integrate their ideas and our expertise of the city and produced first class events for their attendees
Our team, their leaders and conference attendees were thoroughly impressed with the deliverables of our collaboration. We wholeheartedly recommend Jelte and Claudia to anyone looking for top-notch event management. They are, without a doubt, amongst the best in the business!
Destination Management Company within The UAE
We had the pleasure of cooperating with Jelte and Claudia for an incentive trip organized in Cyprus. Jelte and Claudia are true professionals. They always aim to maximize the experience for their clients and guests while managing all suppliers and stakeholders professionally. From managing all accommodation, dinners, activities, logistics, and events, our communication was excellent. We look forward to our continued cooperation.
Orestis Aristides - Director - Drakos DMC
Litsa Tamanis - General Manager - Drakos DMC
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