VNPF is de branchevereniging voor poppodia en popfestivals. Adviseren en belangenbehartiging over o.a.: AVG, Wet DBA, Wab, Arbo, pensioen, diversiteit, Brexit, bezoekersvoorwaarden, cultuurbeleid, ticketing, coronamaatregelen, cao, preventie gehoorschade, duurzaamheid. Tevens extern secretaris bij de werkgeversvereniging (WNPF).

De PWBV is a neighbourhood organisation in the city centre of Amsterdam. It was founded in 1911 and ever since it represents its members on important issues. Besides that it co-organises the yearly neighbourhood fest in the Wertheimpark, contributes to the neighbourhood magazine and it organises the laying of wreaths to commemorate WWII.

CAOP is the largest knowledge and services centre in The Netherlands regarding the labour market and labour relations within the public domain. CAOP advises and supports more than two hundred employers in various sectors, including the Dutch government and the education and health care sectors.

For an accountancy firm I have set up a grant advising branch. I mainly worked for the wellness and fitness sector. Besides advising on grants and subsidies I gave strategic advise to several foundations.

OAVD is a consultancy firm specialised in the acquisition and administration of grants, mainly for educational institutions. This varies from projects with secondary schools to universities.As a junior grant advisor I worked on a variety of grant programmes:- ESF (i.a. advising 7 schools who receive ESF support)- RAAK: Public (stimulating research done by universities of applied sciences to solve problems faced by public professionals)- Sportimpuls (stimulating target groups who sport/move too little) - WBSO (a national R&D programme)

After several years of tentative planning and looking ahead, I finally did my road trip through the Deep South of the US. I started in Austin, TX for SXSW (a showcase festival) and travelled through OK, AR, MS, LA, FL, AL, TN, KY, GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, ending in New York City. A musical and cultural exploration of what might be the most fascinating nation in the world.

ERAC (European and Regional Affairs Consultants) advises on European subsidies and regional development and mainly works for (semi-)public institutions. On the basis of interviews with (possible) partners and stakeholders I did research on what extra services ERAC could develop in the field of European Affairs.

Together with 3 friends I initiated and organised the 'Dylan70 Festival' in Groningen. It was a successful, sold-out, cross-over festival in honour of 70 years Bob Dylan on his 70th birthday, may 24th.With musicians: Lucky Fonz III, Ralph de Jongh, Half Way Station; VJ's: WERC; speakers: Erik Bindervoet, Sjoerd de Jong; and hosted by the voice of Jan van Veen.

For the embassy I did research on the role of EU affairs in the Oireachtas (Irish parliament). Therefore I did literary research, held numerous interviews with politicians, academics and civil servants. I also organised a lunch at the ambassador’s residence with four people from the field of my reserach. Next to this I i.a. prepared studytrips of three Dutch study associations and I represented the embassy at seminars and at meetings of parliamentary committees.

Organised lectures on the economic crisis, arms trade, art & culture in IR and 2 lectures on the European elections.Speakers include: Bernard ter Haar, Kees van Twist, Jan Rood, Eppo Jansen, George Bontenbal and Frank Slijper.