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The Hague, Zh, Nl

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Nederland

Den Haag En Omgeving, Nederland

As a consultant with NEN I work on facilitating and managing standardization processes, at a national (NEN), European (CEN) and International (ISO) level. I work on bringing together stakeholders with various backgrounds and interests to come to agreements (standards) to benefit international trade, foster sustainability and ensure safety and efficiency of products and services. Stakeholder management and networking are key, as well as project management.

Den Haag

Assisting and advising (international) companies and organisations in order to best serve their interest in Dutch politics and towards the private sector and civil society. "PBLCO helps clients identify and achieve their goals in the public domain through political advocacy, lobbying, public affairs, strategic communications and stakeholder management. Our consultants help our clients raise issues, find support among stakeholders and work with opinion leaders, government officials and political representatives. We have expertise in the fields of international development cooperation, international relations, human rights, academia, healthcare, nutrition, energy, tax & financial services, climate and sustainability."

Den Haag

Intensive course on international relations, during which current international developments have been analysed and discussed, while also improved practical skills were improved, such as presenting, debating, writing speeches and policy documents. The Clingendael Institute is the leading Dutch think tank and diplomatic academy on international affairs. I was awarded a grant to participate.

Department Of Multilateral Organisations And Human Rights

During this internship I engaged in a small team that was responsible for the preparation of the Dutch delegation to the Ministerial Week of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This involved compiling the programme and dossiers for the Dutch members of government who took part in the UNGA. By means of close cooperation between various ministries and departments I worked on arranging events and bilateral meetings for the members of government.

In charge of coordinating the activities of the Editorial Office, existing of students from a range of different EU countries. The Editorial Office manages the availability and quality of the content published on the website.

San Jose, Costa Rica

Internship at the Department of International Cooperation. I Supported the department in establishing and maintaining contacts with relevant partners of bilateral and multilateral partnerships that aim to improve the quality of education in Costa Rica and its neighbouring countries.

Certificate, Business Sustainability Management, High Pass

Activities and Societies:Eight week intensive course designed to address the growing need and prevalence of sustainability practices.

Master, Peace And Conflict Studies,

Master thesis: 'Combining stakeholders' strengths in the fight against food insecurity. Public-Private Partnerships as legitimate actors.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations And Affairs

Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in international relations, international law, history and Spanish.

Exchange Semester, International Relations And Affairs

Half year exchange semester, during which all the classes were taught in Spanish.

Pre-University Education, Economics And Society

Activities and Societies: Member of a team of students which organized activities for charity (Jaaractieteam), such as a Christmas gala..