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Leiden, Zh, Nl

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Onboarding Coordination:- Leading monthly onboarding programs for 152 new hires, coordinating with 20+ presenters to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.- Enhancing orientation programs by focusing on fostering connections, delivering accurate information, and setting new employees up for success.Event Management:- Managing logistics and communication for company events with 600+ participants, including transport and accommodation.- Project-managing smaller events such as hackathons, meet-ups, and coding camps, ensuring smooth execution across multiple locations.- Developing detailed playbooks for annual events to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) & Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):- Managing and supporting six ERGs by liaising with HR management, coordinating logistics, and advising on goals and internal matters.- Increasing awareness of ERGs, particularly among new hires, and facilitated initiatives to enhance employee inclusion and engagement.- Collaborated on a self-ID survey initiative by coordinating with external consultants and internal stakeholders, drafting the survey, and creating a communication plan.Employee Handbook Development:- Co-leading the creation of the internal employee handbook by gathering input from key stakeholders (founders, management, marketing, and HR leadership).- Defined content structure and provided guidelines for copywriting, ensuring the handbook aligned with organizational needs and culture.

Utrecht, Netherlands

Recruitment:- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job posting, candidate screening, interviews, and database maintenance.- Served as the main point of contact for candidates, ensuring a positive recruitment experience.Employer Branding:- Developed and executed a successful employer branding strategy, including creating the company's career page and leveraging LinkedIn for brand promotion.- Led initiatives such as obtaining the Great Place to Work certification, enhancing the company's reputation.Operations:- Provided vital administrative support across the employee lifecycle (contract creation, data maintenance, payroll), contributing to streamlined operations.- Collaborated on workplace initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness.Onboarding:- Designed and implemented a tailored onboarding process for various roles.- Orchestrated onboarding agendas and collaborated with stakeholders for successful onboarding experiences.Culture:- Supported organizational culture initiatives with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).- Managed an internal engagement survey, translating results into actionable improvements for a positive workplace culture.

Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht, Netherlands

Mandatory internship integrated with my master's thesis.Contributed to: - Setting up annual engagement survey;- Planning and announcing Inclusion & Diversity Initiatives;- Operational Support;- Development of Cultural Roadmap for the company.

Kea, Cyclades, Greece

Seasonal job assisting in the family business. Contributed to:- Development of client relations;- Support in daily operations;- Setting up digital filing system.

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Mandatory internship in a recovery centre.- Motivational Interviewing- Group therapy

Master'S Degree, Work, Organizational And Health Psychology, Cum Laude

Courses: - Organizational Development - Organizational Change and Consultancy - Work, Health, and Performance - Work, Sport and Health.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, 8.36 / Very Good

Thesis title: Work-Family Conflict, Life Satisfaction and the Moderating Role of Psychological Detachment and Relaxation: A Study.