After several professional experiences in the secretariat (Fromagerie de Maredsous)[6] and the Computer Center and Bible [archive], banks (Crédit Général, Nagelmaeckers), automotive expertise (Bureau Legrand and Cetex), consultancy (Temafield), in August 1999 she joined the Alstom Transport group (Charleroi) in the signaling department as assistant to the Vice President of the Railways.