Willem Smit Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, Nh, Nl

Amsterdam

Treasurer of Stichting Cultuurhuis De Nieuwe Anita, a foundation established in support of De Nieuwe Anita. The Anita, as it is known throughout Amsterdam, has a history rooted in the alternative and independent cultural scene of Amsterdam. It is known for hosting a variety of events, including live music performances, art exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, and more. The venue is often associated with a DIY ethos, fostering a sense of community and creativity.

Amsterdam

Crowd Management & Stage Security during concerts at AFAS Live, Ahoy, Johan Cruijff ArenA, Ziggo Dome and festivals such as Lowlands, ADE, Georgie's Wundergarten and Eurosonic. Steward during home matches of AFC Ajax and the Dutch national team in the Johan Cruijff ArenA.Responsibilities include managing and directing the flow of crowds, controlling access to restricted areas and checking credentials, coordinating with other security personnel, first responders, and event organizers… Show more Crowd Management & Stage Security during concerts at AFAS Live, Ahoy, Johan Cruijff ArenA, Ziggo Dome and festivals such as Lowlands, ADE, Georgie's Wundergarten and Eurosonic. Steward during home matches of AFC Ajax and the Dutch national team in the Johan Cruijff ArenA.Responsibilities include managing and directing the flow of crowds, controlling access to restricted areas and checking credentials, coordinating with other security personnel, first responders, and event organizers, diffusing tense situations and, if necessary, coordinating with law enforcement. Show less

Amsterdam

Chairman of Stichting Filmhuis Cavia, a small and community-driven independent cinema that was started by the squatters' movement in the Staatsliedenbuurt of the 1980s. Cavia is known for its dedication to screening alternative and non-mainstream films. The venue provides a platform for independent filmmakers, experimental cinema, and films that might not receive widespread distribution in mainstream theaters. Cavia also operates as a cultural space that embraces diversity and… Show more Chairman of Stichting Filmhuis Cavia, a small and community-driven independent cinema that was started by the squatters' movement in the Staatsliedenbuurt of the 1980s. Cavia is known for its dedication to screening alternative and non-mainstream films. The venue provides a platform for independent filmmakers, experimental cinema, and films that might not receive widespread distribution in mainstream theaters. Cavia also operates as a cultural space that embraces diversity and creativity within the film industry. Show less

Amsterdam

Production team member for two consecutive editions of the Holland Festival, the oldest and largest performing arts festival in the Netherlands. Behind-the-scenes operational support during large-scale and technically challenging productions, including "Kein Licht", a contemporary and post-apocalyptic opera based on texts by Nobel-prize winner Elfriede Jelinek, and "Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead", based on Olga Tokarczuk's novel of the same name.

Amsterdam

Operational support in Amsterdam's world renowned classical concert hall. Activities included the setup and removal of equipment, instruments and props, the assembling and disassembling of stages, risers and additional structures, assistance with the transportation, placement, and care of musical instruments, and communicating with musicians, conductors, and other crew members to coordinate timing and cues for stage changes.

Rotterdam

Location manager for the 50th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), an annual film festival held in various locations in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Supervision of The Werner, a mobile cinema that was created by sculptor and designer Joep van Lieshout in honour of German filmmaker Werner Herzog and which visited various neighbourhoods in Rotterdam during the festival.

Amsterdam

Owner of Doublespeak Translations & Interpreting, an Amsterdam-based translation agency which catered for clients from the business world and the legal profession. Sworn in as English translator on December 3rd, 1999 and included in the Rbtv Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators between 2009 and 2019.Commissioned as a sworn interpreter during the execution of over a thousand notarial deeds. Worked for a large number of law firms and civil-law notaries, mostly located… Show more Owner of Doublespeak Translations & Interpreting, an Amsterdam-based translation agency which catered for clients from the business world and the legal profession. Sworn in as English translator on December 3rd, 1999 and included in the Rbtv Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators between 2009 and 2019.Commissioned as a sworn interpreter during the execution of over a thousand notarial deeds. Worked for a large number of law firms and civil-law notaries, mostly located on Amsterdam's South Axis and in the Oud-Zuid city district. Also worked as a conference interpreter and court interpreter during civil proceedings involving labour disputes, divorce and custody.English to Dutch translations for various publishing companies and Noorderlicht Photo Festival, a multifaceted and international podium for documentary photography. Show less

Master'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters

Diploma, Legal Translator

Diploma, Eso