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Amsterdam, NH, NL

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain

I lead the development of the foundation’s three business lines with a particular focus on our fastest-growing enterprise Tailored by Ocean Born:- 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡: Identified, prioritized, and approached over 1,000 clients, leading to rapid sales growth.- 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥: I develop internal SOP’s and key communication tools..

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain

As Ocean Born Foundation's first Partnership Manager, my role involved developing and executing a comprehensive partnership strategy spanning accross three business units. I was instrumental in driving growth for the foundation over a 12-month period. Key achievements include:- 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Increased impact by 851% year-on-year, resulting in €915,187.

Kilifi, Kenya

Kilifi, Kenya

Distant Relatives is a certified and award-winning ecolodge designed as a safe space celebrating human diversity and sustainable living. Some key elements of my role:- 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Developed business plan and fundraised for land acquisition, construction and project launch. I grew Distant Relatives to €600k annual revenue, today employing 30.

Kilifi, Kenya

Beneath the Baobabs (BTB) is a fully operational 50-acre venue capable of hosting up to 20,000 people with a mission to provide a safe platform fostering sustainable living, wellness and freedom of expression. BTB organizes a large variety of events showcasing the best of East African culture, music and arts with its flagship annual event Beneath the.

Kilifi, Kenya

The Twisted Fig is a new al fresco culinary experience set under a 2000-year-old Baobab.On Instagram: @thetwistedfigkilifi

Kilifi, Kenya

The Green Heart of Kenya is a 750-acre regenerative master-planned town and productive agricultural landscape aiming to create a replicable model for inclusive and climate-resilient cities of the future. - 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Helped founder develop and realise his vision, participated to fundraising and secured first clients.- 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝.

Kilifi, Kenya

Komaza is a tech-driven sustainable forestry company empowering smallholder farmers and revolutionizing the wood industry in Africa. I assisted the CEO in facilitating the company’s transition from non-profit to for profit, allowing Komaza to properly scale its operations and change its funding strategy.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

OLRAC develops quantitative management tools for the recording and reporting of marine fisheries data.- Assisted CEO in adapting the software to emerging European fisheries reporting legislation.- Developed new communication & marketing tools to drive sales.

Cobue, Mozambique

WWF, Nkwichi Lodge & Manda Wilderness Conservation Trust partnered together to explore to establishment of the first Freshwater Protected Area on Lake Malawi. I coordinated the research and liaison between partners.

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Reef HQ is the world's largest living coral reef aquarium and plays a vital role in educating the community about the importance of the Great Barrier Reef. I managed the aquarium’s coral propagation project, was responsible for all water quality analysis and monitoring, marine animal husbandry including feeding, disease management, and population control.

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Research Assistant & Diver during yearly mass coral spawning event. Fieldwork involved monitoring of nocturnal in-situ and ex-situ coral, collection of embryonic and larval coral material.

Master'S Degree, Natural Ressource Management

Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence

Master'S Degree, Natural Resource Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marine Biology And Ecology

Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marine Biology & Ecology

Baccalauréat, Amercan Section