MY CAREER STORY

  • EDUCATION

    University Of Iowa

    Bachelor’s Degree: Graphic Design

    Iowa City, USA

  • SKILLS

    Hard: Video Production, Photography, Videography, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Visual Merchandising

    Soft: Creativity, Storytelling, Strong Attention to Detail, Commercial Awareness, Team Collaboration

  • TOOLS

    Design Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva

    Marketing Tools: Buffer, Later, Postpone, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Hubspot, SEO, SEA

    Project Management: Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Notion, Slack

  • LANGUAGE

    English (Native)

    Dutch (A2)

PREVIOUS WORK

Public Access TV, USA 

Production Specialist

(2016 - 2019)

    • Amplified content reach with 8,000 YouTube views, complementing traditional TV broadcast viewership and expanding audience engagement

    • Efficiently managed office operations, including teaching courses on video production, coordinating schedules, handling correspondence, and organizing filing systems and equipment storage

    • Liaised with local businesses to foster collaborative events and explore funding opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships and community engagement

Hilton Garden Inn, USA

Assistant Director of Special Events

(2018 - 2021)

    • Produced and edited compelling video content tailored to social media platforms, driving increased user interaction and brand awareness

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop organic and paid media campaigns driving website traffic, restaurant bookings, and event ticket sales

    • Coordinated daily logistics operations with the restaurant manager and trained new employees in front-of-house procedures

Gunfingers, NL

Social Media Coordinator

(2023 - 2024)

    • Achieved a 10.88% weekly growth rate on Instagram, growing the follower base from 0 to 4,000

    • Shot, edited, and post-produced high-quality video content, achieving a 5.36% engagement rate on TikTok

    • Orchestrated pre-production tasks including script development and location scouting for interview videos, each garnering 1,000+ views

Lightning VR, NL

Marketing and Operations Consultant

(2024 - Current)

    • Directed daily operations by overseeing staff hiring and scheduling, managing food and beverage inventory, and ensuring smooth guest experiences in a high-traffic entertainment venue

    • Spearheaded marketing initiatives by developing multi-platform social media campaigns and producing promotional graphic, photo, and video content

    • Planned and executed special events and themed experiences to increase foot traffic and boost repeat customer visits