Name : Arduin
Christian Names: Rachnilda Jacqueline Adolfine
Date of Birth: 19 December 1953
Place of Birth: Willemstad, Curaçao N.A.
Education:
Professional Education:
Doctorate Science of Law: Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1993
Masters of Law degree: University of the Netherlands Antilles, Curaçao/Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam The Netherlands (Courses: Political Philosophy and International Private Law) (1985-1988)
Bachelor's of Law (1983 - 1985)
Introduction to American Law: University of Florida, Florida, U.S.A. Summer 1988
Biology Degree: Science Institute, Curaçao, N.A. 1978-1980
Language Degree (Dutch): Language Institute, Curaçao, N.A. 1976-1978
Certificate of fully qualified educator, Teacher Training College, Curaçao, N.A. 1971-1974
Specialized Courses:
Negotiations, Communication, Presenting, Documenting, Public Speaking, Leadership, Human relations,Management, NGO’s, Logical Framework for analysis and preparation of projects, Curriculum Development, Audio-visual production, Aesthetics.
Work Experience:
Managing Director/Attorney at Law/Consultant: Consulting Bureau Burofocus, St. Maarten, N. A. 1996-present
University of the Netherlands Antilles, Law Faculty: Coordinator/Thesis Counselor Law campus St. Maarten 1996-1998
Lawyer: Law offices Zielinski & Halley/Halley & Verzijl, St. Maarten, N.A. 1988-1995
Lecturer/Facilitator/Presenter: Lectures, Workshops, Courses, Panels and seminars on various topics 1985-present
Teacher Secondary Education: Dutch and Biology, Curacao and St. Maarten, N.A. 1978-1988
Teacher Elementary Education, Curacao, N.A. 1974-1978
- Instructor Adult Education: Paramaribo, Surinam 2005
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Burofocus, Law introduction Courses 1996-Present
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Buro Arends, Middle Management & Personnel Courses 1997-1998
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Advancement Courses Civil servants, St. Maarten, N.A. 1986-1987
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Police Training Courses, St. Maarten, N.A. 1985-1988
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Government Administration Courses, St. Maarten, N.A. 1983-1987
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Shell Business School, Curacao, N.A. 1978-1982
Publications:
Ontwikkeling en Armoede op de Nederlandse Antillen; een beleidsevaluatie van Sede Antia (1987-1996)
Development and Poverty in the Netherlands Antilles;a policy evaluation of Sede Antia (1987-1996), Dirk Kruijt, Nilda Arduin, Gerard Oude Engberink, Carlos Römer, C. THELA Publishers-Amsterdam, September 1997, pp. 102. 1997
Timesharing; Timesharing van onroerend goed vergeleken, Arduin, R. J. A., Ars Notariatus LXIV, Kluwer-Deventer, 1993, pp. 286 1993 (Available at amazon.com)
Ley pa un, ley pa tur (Law for one, law for all), UNA - Willemstad 1989, informative brochure on Labour Laws 1989
Essay-serie (10) on Nation Building (Daily Newspapers Sint Maarten) 1999
Essay: Fifty Years "Statuut"; Where Do We Go From Here?
Timeshare in St. Maarten; The Golden Book of SXM 2004,2005,2006,2007
Board and Committee appointments
Foundation Cadastre and Mortgages Sint Maarten: President Supervisory Board 1999-2004
Antillean Telecommunications Company (Antelecom): Commissioner 1996-1998
National UNESCO Committee Netherlands Antilles: Officer 1996-2001
Timeshare Advisory Council (Sint Maarten): Chairperson 1995-1999
Foundation Higher Education Windward Islands: Member 1990-1991
Social/Community
T.V. host "The Law in Focus" an informative program featuring general topics of law-2004-present
Foundation Focus (production educational material): Founder/President 2003-present
Foundation The Ark (Outreach work): Founder/Extra ordinary Board member 2002-present
St. Maarten Bar Association: Member: 1989-Present; Dean 1998-2000;
Women's Information Center, St. Maarten: Founder/Coordinator 1992-1999
Foundation EWA, St. Maarten (Social Awareness Movement): Vice President 1991-present
General Organizer and facilitator (workshops, lectures, forums, seminars, conferences) 1990-present
Motivational Speaker/Essayist: 1990-present
Business & Professional Women’s Association (St. Maarten):Member: 1989-2000; President 1989-1991
Honors & Nominations
"Most positive Roll Model 1997", Dr. Nilda Arduin was nominated by T.V. Talk show Host Oral Gibbs, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, 1997
"Honor Roll 1995 for outstanding professional achievements", Nominated by the daily newspaper St. Maarten Guardian, 1995
First Antillean female obtaining Doctorate in Science of Law; acknowledged by the Government of the Netherlands Antilles 1993
First graduate of the University of the Netherlands Antilles, Law Faculty to obtain a Doctorate degree in Science of Law; acknowledged by the University of the Netherlands Antilles 1993
First Antillean postgraduate to obtain a Doctor of Law degree at the "Vrije Universiteit" in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, acknowledged by the University Board. 1993
Special feature on Attorney at Law Dr. Nilda Arduin by The Daily Herald Newspaper on St. Maarten [August 15th, 2003]
References: Further references for Dr. Nilda Arduin, Attorney at Law can be available upon request.
