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Currently, I'm the Store Manager at East Wind Marine Services, a family-run business specializing in marine and tackle equipment. Wearing many hats, I oversee all aspects of the store's operation. This includes day-to-day management, sales, marketing initiatives, administrative tasks, and strategic purchasing. In essence, I function as the backbone of the store, ensuring it runs smoothly and delivers exceptional service to our loyal customers.

At The Lab, I thrived as a Social Media Community Manager, managing a diverse portfolio of clients. I provided comprehensive social media support, from crafting engaging posts and running their accounts to analyzing results and generating creative marketing strategies. This hands-on experience allowed me to develop a deep understanding of social media best practices and their impact on brand growth.

Marketing committee member volunteer at ESN Breda, in charge of the chapter website. Administrating changes to the ESN Breda website. Advising on changes and possible optimizations for the website.

Conducted thesis research in the banking sector regarding innovative services for consumers. I conducted market research regarding the pros and cons of the services so that I can effectively design a strategic message for the public. Furthermore, I created a marketing plan and budget to execute the strategic message.

Gained experience in the field of service and digital marketing. Conducted research on search engine optimization (SEO) and helped my country the lovely sunny island of Aruba with finding new ideas to reinforce the way they tackle their digital marketing efforts.

Gained experience working in a real-world environment using Autocad. Got some projects that I had to work on in Autocad and also communicate with the customer and give advice on the projects.

Worked with the supervisor and gained field knowledge regarding all the theory that we got in class. I helped around with supervising the building sites and making sure that everything was according to standards. Furthermore, made adjustments to blueprints using Autocad.

Gained experience in the field of concrete products and the quality standards of the products. I worked as part of a team and had to communicate with the operator and let him know the status of the product so that he can make adjustments.