Experience

MET AMS

• Netherlands
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  MET AMS is Europe's leading metaverse festival. The event is the first of its kind and includes keynotes, panels, talks and workshops as well as immersive experiences and installations from over 100+ thought leaders, artists and brands shaping this exciting new space. The first edition took place in June 2022 and saw over 1,500 attendees come together in a sold out Gashouder, Westerpark Amsterdam. www.met-ams.com MET AMS is Europe's leading metaverse festival. The event is the first of its kind and includes keynotes, panels, talks and workshops as well as immersive experiences and installations from over 100+ thought leaders, artists and brands shaping this exciting new space. The first edition took place in June 2022 and saw over 1,500 attendees come together in a sold out Gashouder, Westerpark Amsterdam. www.met-ams.com



The Brand Father

• Netherlands
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-founder and CCO

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  The Brand Father is a creative brand partnership agency, specialised in delivering impactful brand partnerships and brand experiences from strategy to execution. Since 2019 we have been helping our clients achieve their marketing objectives, leveraging our unique global network of partners in the entertainment, music and art industry. We are passionate about new technologies and web3, but above all we love bringing people together and getting things done. It is our simple mission to be the most fun and inspiring to work with – for our clients, partners and The Brand Father team. Show less



Hippo

• Netherlands
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Founder

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2021

  Hippo Hot Sauce is an all natural, hand crafted hot sauce made in Amsterdam. We never use preservatives or artificial colours and flavours. We do use the finest ingredients, locally grown peppers, and a shitload of love to make you the best hot sauce money can buy. Now go to the Zoo and look at them hippos! Or stay in bed and dunk your food in our sauce. Who are we to judge? Hippo Hot Sauce is an all natural, hand crafted hot sauce made in Amsterdam. We never use preservatives or artificial colours and flavours. We do use the finest ingredients, locally grown peppers, and a shitload of love to make you the best hot sauce money can buy. Now go to the Zoo and look at them hippos! Or stay in bed and dunk your food in our sauce. Who are we to judge?



Vice Media Benelux

• Netherlands
• Online Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• sr. Business Developer

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  VICE is the world's leading youth media company specializing in creating, distributing, and monetizing original content globally. VICE's capabilities stretch into just about every aspect of modern media and our 360-degree approach ensures that we not only create the content, but also distribute, promote and sell it via our network of advertorial sites.My RoleAs a Business Developer I work to improve Vice's market position by setting up long term relationships with brands. I build and maintain key customer relationships and identify new business opportunities while maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions. Show less

• Account Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  VICE is the world's leading youth media company specializing in creating, distributing, and monetizing original content globally. VICE's capabilities stretch into just about every aspect of modern media and our 360-degree approach ensures that we not only create the content, but also distribute, promote and sell it via our network of advertorial sites.My RoleTo sell content, media and integrated creative projects into media agencies and clients across the worlds of fashion, technology, beverages, entertainments, automotive and more.I have the responsibility for key agencies and client direct relationships and will manage existing sales relationships across the board and drive new business. Show less

• General Manager Partnerships Benelux

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  VICE Digital is a collection of over 70 publishers within the Benelux who reach more than 8 million unique visitors a month. VICE Digital represents some of the most resonant voices in publishing, and delivers targeted messaging through innovative advertising solutions. In my role as General Manager my responsibilities are:- Managing publisher relations- Develop new partnerships- Product development- Integrated sale ideation and rate negotiation- Consult on creative/complex RFPs - Targets & revenue forecasting- Sales support & training Show less

• Editorial Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Managing the editors and content managers of all editorial platforms: VICE, VICE News, Motherboard, The Creators Project, Noisey, Thump, Munchies, i-D



Create Your Future

• Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Founder

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2018

  Performing as an actor on stage as well as on screen. I provide voice-overs for a wide range of media. I host en present (business) events and provide coaching, presentation-techniques and story telling. Performing as an actor on stage as well as on screen. I provide voice-overs for a wide range of media. I host en present (business) events and provide coaching, presentation-techniques and story telling.



HIDA Foundation

• amsterdam

• Production Leader

  • Aug 2014 - 2014

  HIDA aims to develop and produce theater and film productions. HIDA combines this with activities in the field of training and educating theatre performers and scenario writers / producers. A short movie 'Teer en Rozen' is expected to premier in spring 2014. A new feature film directed by Hans Breetveld, is expected to premier in spring 2016. HIDA aims to develop and produce theater and film productions. HIDA combines this with activities in the field of training and educating theatre performers and scenario writers / producers. A short movie 'Teer en Rozen' is expected to premier in spring 2014. A new feature film directed by Hans Breetveld, is expected to premier in spring 2016.



Nuit Blanche

• Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, Rotterdam and Utrecht

• Fundraiser

  • Aug 2014 - 2014

  Nuit Blanche is an international multidisciplinary art night. Nuit Blanche stimulates locations and artists to step out their comfort zone. They open doors to an audience that is hungry for art, culture, adventure, innovation and experiment! I am responsible for the application of funds for events at Nuit Blanche Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht. Nuit Blanche is an international multidisciplinary art night. Nuit Blanche stimulates locations and artists to step out their comfort zone. They open doors to an audience that is hungry for art, culture, adventure, innovation and experiment! I am responsible for the application of funds for events at Nuit Blanche Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht.



Kalkhoven B.V.

• Gouda

• Financial Administrator

  • 2010 - Nov 2013

  Responsible for monitoring profit margins, cost reductions, cost analyzes, and sales. Responsible for monitoring profit margins, cost reductions, cost analyzes, and sales.



Everest

• Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Sponsored Poker Player

  • 2007 - 2008

  I travelled the world for over a year playing in the biggest poker tournaments on the planet. I travelled the world for over a year playing in the biggest poker tournaments on the planet.