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The Hague Area, Netherlands

As Communications Manager for The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS), an international think tank in the field of geopolitics and international security, I am in charge of all public relations, press contacts, marketing, publications, website content and updates and social media. Activities include:- media monitoring- press contacts and press releases- overview of all publications, both online and print- social media management and strategy- website content… Show more As Communications Manager for The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS), an international think tank in the field of geopolitics and international security, I am in charge of all public relations, press contacts, marketing, publications, website content and updates and social media. Activities include:- media monitoring- press contacts and press releases- overview of all publications, both online and print- social media management and strategy- website content creation and management (experience in Drupall and WordPress)- planning of podcasts- recruitment and selection of interns and new staffExpert on using analytics for social media managing (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, MailChimp, Google Analytics, etc). Show less

The Hague Area, Netherlands

Freelance project manager, illustrator, marketing and social media manager for various clients, both in the Netherlands and in Italy. Expert on using analytics for social media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and especially Instagram. Activities include:- creating social media strategy and training/setting up social media teams for restaurant chains- managing social media for an auction house- creating social media content for newly released books for various publishing… Show more Freelance project manager, illustrator, marketing and social media manager for various clients, both in the Netherlands and in Italy. Expert on using analytics for social media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and especially Instagram. Activities include:- creating social media strategy and training/setting up social media teams for restaurant chains- managing social media for an auction house- creating social media content for newly released books for various publishing houses- desk researcher for temp agency, setting up an external sales force- designer of book covers and marketing posters for publishing company- illustrator for Dutch children's book "Schoolpiet"​ Show less

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Premium Inc. is an internationally operating fashion company of Dutch origin, which specializes in designing and producing luxury sports brands such as Cruyff Classics, Goliath, McGregor Footwear and Robey. Every brand at Premium Inc. has its own specific identities, guaranteeing shoes and clothing of good quality, with a special touch, for sports minded and fashionable global citizens. As Productmanager Footwear at Premium Inc., I was in charge of development of the sneaker lines for… Show more Premium Inc. is an internationally operating fashion company of Dutch origin, which specializes in designing and producing luxury sports brands such as Cruyff Classics, Goliath, McGregor Footwear and Robey. Every brand at Premium Inc. has its own specific identities, guaranteeing shoes and clothing of good quality, with a special touch, for sports minded and fashionable global citizens. As Productmanager Footwear at Premium Inc., I was in charge of development of the sneaker lines for ‘new brands’ Kinner Italia, l'Ascolana and Meyba, from initial design to final product. These are all historic brands with amazing heritage, but had vanished from the market. My responsibility was to relaunch them again with new sneaker collections, taking into account the historic heritage, look and feel of the original brands. Responsibilities included: - developing new collections, from initial AI designs up to final product- maintaining contact with manufacturers regarding product and prices- processing technical drawings and specifications - monitoring the sampling process, e.g. making sure all samples arrive on time- quality control of samples and final products - drafting linelists by brand - preparing price lists for sales- present collections to Sales, Marketing and Development departmentsApart from being the Productmanager for the sneaker brands l’ Ascolana and Kinner Italia, I was also in charge of PR and marketing activities as Brand Manager during the initial relaunch of the brands. As such, I was responsible for the concept and creation of websites, managing social media such as Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram and developing webshops, as well as coming up with instore activities with retailers, POS concepts, exhibition stands, etc. Show less

Milan Area, Italy

On study sabbatical in Milan, Italy, following a three month course on Design of Leather Footwear.The training gives a 360 degree view of shoe design and its integration with the marketing, branding and manufacturing processes. The course is divided into technical and creative aspects. Course components include: understanding fashion, developing creativity, research methods, professional drawing techniques, computer aided illustration, brief introduction to CAD CAM, marketing… Show more On study sabbatical in Milan, Italy, following a three month course on Design of Leather Footwear.The training gives a 360 degree view of shoe design and its integration with the marketing, branding and manufacturing processes. The course is divided into technical and creative aspects. Course components include: understanding fashion, developing creativity, research methods, professional drawing techniques, computer aided illustration, brief introduction to CAD CAM, marketing, brand identity, manufacturing and technical aspects of shoe construction as well as visits to leather goods manufacturers, shoe factories, last factories and their suppliers. ModaPelle Academy is part of the ModaPelle Group, publishers of professional leather fashion magazines which are distributed worldwide. The aim of MPA’s Milan based fashion school is to transmit the best of Italian design practices for leather and non accessories. All ModaPelle Academy instructors are highly qualified professional designers and technicians who combine their academic work with consultancy for leading Italian and international fashion brands. They transmit the latest design trends as well as manufacturing and marketing issues that a designer faces. Show less

The Hague Area, Netherlands

The T.M.C. Asser Instituut for Private and Public International Law in The Hague promotes and facilitates academic research. An important activity to achieve this objective is the organization of a wide range of (international) academic functions and other events in the field of international law. This is done either independently or jointly with other (academic) institutions.As project manager of the Education Department, I was responsible for the development and organization of all… Show more The T.M.C. Asser Instituut for Private and Public International Law in The Hague promotes and facilitates academic research. An important activity to achieve this objective is the organization of a wide range of (international) academic functions and other events in the field of international law. This is done either independently or jointly with other (academic) institutions.As project manager of the Education Department, I was responsible for the development and organization of all educational activities, such as Summer Schools and other courses, in the field of International Law, for both students and professionals.Postgraduate programmes offered both at the Institute in The Hague itself as elsewhere, as standard modules and by specialized tailor-made courses on demand, include: > post-graduate education in international and European law to professionals in Eastern Europe > the MATRA programmes of the Netherlands Government> Inter-University Course on International Criminal Law and Procedure for Lebanon> EtceteraI was a founding staff member for many internationally acclaimed summer schools, such as:> Summer Law Program In The Hague: International Criminal Law - In Search of Accountability > Summer Law Program In The Hague: International Legal Approaches to Terrorism in the 21st Century> Summer Law Program on International Criminal Law and International Legal Approaches to Terrorism> Advanced Summer Programme on Countering Terrorism in the Post 9/11 World: Legal Challenges and Dilemmas> Summer Programme on Disarmament & Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass DestructionAs the project manager in charge my responsibilities included: - Budget control- Planning- Recruiting participants- Contacting and contracting teaching staff- Internal and external communicating- Updating websites, social media, CMS and other forms of publicity- Logistics- Leading supporting staff during the events/trainings/seminars Show less

The Hague Area, Netherlands

The T.M.C. Asser Instituut for Private and Public International Law, located in The Hague, is a leading inter-university institute operating in the broad field of international law. Its research is of an interdisciplinary as well as comparative nature, covering all fields of law in which the Institute specializes, such as private international law, public international law including the law of international organizations, international arbitration, EU law, and international and European sports… Show more The T.M.C. Asser Instituut for Private and Public International Law, located in The Hague, is a leading inter-university institute operating in the broad field of international law. Its research is of an interdisciplinary as well as comparative nature, covering all fields of law in which the Institute specializes, such as private international law, public international law including the law of international organizations, international arbitration, EU law, and international and European sports law.As guest researcher at the European Law Department, I was a member of the research team working on a variety of projects, such as the screening of national laws in relation to the new Services Directive of the European Union. This project was done for the Ministries of Defense, Justice, Education and Culture, and Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment. Show less

The Hague Area, Netherlands

The Hague Forum for Judicial Expertise is a training facility based in The Hague, the Netherlands. Together with its partners around the world, it develops and organizes tailor made courses on a wide range of subjects in various fields of international law and court management at basic and advanced level.The courses are specifically designed for national judges, magistrates and other professionals working in the justice sector offering them the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge and… Show more The Hague Forum for Judicial Expertise is a training facility based in The Hague, the Netherlands. Together with its partners around the world, it develops and organizes tailor made courses on a wide range of subjects in various fields of international law and court management at basic and advanced level.The courses are specifically designed for national judges, magistrates and other professionals working in the justice sector offering them the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge and expertise in international law.As project manager, I was responsible for the organization of trainings for the following countries and organizations:- the Supreme Court in Afghanistan- the National Prosecutors Office in Colombia- the EUjust Lex Mission for Iraq- the Sudanese Ministry of Justice - judges from Sri Lanka, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Cambodia and many othersCourses and trainings mainly took place in The Netherlands, but sometimes locally as well; I have organized trainings for the Sudanese judiciary in the city of Khartoum, for instance. Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Assisting in all activities of the editorial department at Publishing House Prometheus/Bert Bakker in Amsterdam, including the editing of both fiction and non-fiction books.Responsibilities: - supporting the editorial department in all activities leading to publication- correcting manuscripts, both foreign and Dutch- assessing manuscripts and making recommendations on their publication to senior editorial staff- organising and researching projects to tight deadlines-… Show more Assisting in all activities of the editorial department at Publishing House Prometheus/Bert Bakker in Amsterdam, including the editing of both fiction and non-fiction books.Responsibilities: - supporting the editorial department in all activities leading to publication- correcting manuscripts, both foreign and Dutch- assessing manuscripts and making recommendations on their publication to senior editorial staff- organising and researching projects to tight deadlines- summarising written material- writing original back cover texts and translating foreign back cover texts from Italian and English into Dutch- obtaining rights to use materials from other publications- proofing, editing and writing online content for social media, brochures and advertising- liaising with other in-house teams, writers, photographers, printers, designers and production staff to negotiate and monitor timescales for stages in the publishing processSpecial project included personally ghostwriting the book “Ik Loop Dus Ik Besta, Toppers en Amateurs over hun passie voor hardlopen”, compiled by former Dutch politician Paul Rosenmöller (2006). Royalties for this book went to Stichting Jongeren en Kanker. Show less

Master Of Arts (M.A.), European Studies

European Studies takes a closer look at the complexity of interrelation between culture, identity and political outcomes. The University.

Diploma, Shoe Design

A four-month course in Milan, Italy, giving a 360 degree view of shoe design and its integration with the marketing, branding.

Italian Language, Culture And Literature

Italian at the UvA focuses on Italy, its language and culture - from medieval classics to contemporary film, from historical language.

Propedeuse, English Language And Literature

English at the University of Amsterdam combines literature and culture from the entire English-speaking world with English Linguistics.

Atheneum

The Atheneum, named after the ancient school founded by Roman Emperor Hadrian, is the formal name of the main educational track of Dutch.