Experience

Leiden Science - Universiteit Leiden

• Netherlands
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communicatie Adviseur, Universiteit Leiden, Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  In deze functie ben ik verantwoordelijk om advies te geven aan de masteropleidingen over hun specifieke wervings- en recruitmentstrategie en activiteiten. •Coördineren en implementeren van wervingsevenementen in samenwerking met Centraal Marketing en de opleidingen •Analyseren van aanmeldingen van studenten en het ontwikkelen van communicatie en wervingsplannen •Meewerken in verschillende projectgroepen betreffende werving voor de gehele universiteit •Tijdelijk meewerken bij de International Office om studenten te ondersteunen gedurende het begin van de corona pandemie Show less



University College Roosevelt

• Netherlands
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internat. Recruitment and Communication Officer

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  In this role I was primarily responsible for the recruitment of international students. Key activities included: •Representing the university college at schools, study fairs and conferences in NL and abroad (Europe, Central Asia, Middle East) •Advising potential students during individual visits at the university •Establishing and maintaining an excellent network with external partners •Organizing and implementing official ceremonies and events, incl.the Decolonial Summer School ‘19 •Contributing to the improvement of the international recruitment and marketing strategy Show less



Jade Hochschule

• Germany
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• International Student Coordinator and PR Officer

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2017

  International Student Coordinator and PR Officer, Oldenburg/ Elsfleth, Germany (June 2016 - Aug. 2017) Student Assistant, Wilhelmshaven, Germany (March 2013 - June 2016) In these roles I supported the International Office of the university with my knowledge on cultural differences in supporting international students and ensured they overcome personal and study related obstacles in their new environment. Key activities included: •Managing the incoming process of exchange students (2016/17) •Temporarily taking over the duties of the outgoing exchange coordinator (in 2017) •Advising prospective and enrolled international students, adapted to their specific circumstances and cultural background. Additional focus on students who fled their home country •Conceptual advancement, organization, coordination and implementation of student support and marketing measures including events, workshops, fairs and annual summer schools (100 part.) •Establishing and maintaining an excellent contact network with internal and external partners •Project budgeting and writing reports for third-party donors •Public relations, maintenance of the website and social media platforms; developing a proposal for how to make the Internatioal Office's website more userfriendly for its different target groups •Developing promotional materials, incl. brochures, posters, flyers and a marketing film for the Summer German Course 2014 Key skills acquired in all roles in the higher education sector: •Ability to understand and respond to culturally diverse expectations and challenges of students •Ability to prioritize tasks, but also multitask and improvise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment •Ability to establish and maintain a successful network with different stakeholders •Ability to perform administrative responsibilities with highest accuracy •Leading a team of 10 student assistants Show less



Blue Mango Films

• India
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern as Assistant Director

  • Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  In this position I explored ways to create digital storytelling formats particularly tailored to the Indian market. Key activities included: •Conceptual development of a TV-Show, animated advertisement films and marketing campaigns In this position I explored ways to create digital storytelling formats particularly tailored to the Indian market. Key activities included: •Conceptual development of a TV-Show, animated advertisement films and marketing campaigns



Goethe-Institut e.V.

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern in the Cultural Programme Department

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

  As an intern I supported Germany`s cultural institute in achieving its goals of promoting knowledge on German cultural, social and political life and foster international cultural cooperation in India. Key activities included: •Assisting in the organization and implementation of Indo-German cultural events, incl. of art exhibitions, concerts and literary readings •Assisting with public relations and marketing activities Key skills acquired in both internships in India: •A solid understanding of and ability to adapt to a strict hierarchical Indian organizational culture •Ability to better understand and deal with socio-cultural and gender-specific challenges Show less



Südafrika- Land der Kontraste Portal

• Berlin und Umgebung, Deutschland

• Freelance Writer

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2012



Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• South Africa
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern in the Department of General Services

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

  In this internship I applied my expertise on South Africa´s multicultural and political reality to support the German Chamber in realizing its interest of acquiring new partners to promote business cooperation between Germany and South Africa. Key activities included: •Assisting in the organization and implementation of the Energy Efficiency Conference 2012 Key skill acquired: •Cultural diplomacy to protect a particular interest In this internship I applied my expertise on South Africa´s multicultural and political reality to support the German Chamber in realizing its interest of acquiring new partners to promote business cooperation between Germany and South Africa. Key activities included: •Assisting in the organization and implementation of the Energy Efficiency Conference 2012 Key skill acquired: •Cultural diplomacy to protect a particular interest



Robert Koch Institute

• Germany
• Research
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Student Assistant

  • Dec 2009 - Jul 2010

  In this position I supported Germany’s central scientific institute for Public Health in its goals of identifying, surveilling and preventing infectious diseases. Key activities included: •Processing data and assisting in the organization of a survey on the effectiveness of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccination In this position I supported Germany’s central scientific institute for Public Health in its goals of identifying, surveilling and preventing infectious diseases. Key activities included: •Processing data and assisting in the organization of a survey on the effectiveness of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccination