Experience

ZetaDisplay B.V.

• Netherlands
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Concept Creative

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  With a focus on interactive digital signage, I am a skilled creative and communication specialist/strategist who excels at bringing messages into sharp visual focus. I offer expert advice and seamless implementation, ensuring that each message is tailored to its intended audience. As a Creative Director in our international concept team, I have honed my ability to distill complex information into compelling, targeted messages and create the strategic concept with creative solutions. I possess a particular talent for identifying the most effective means of conveying a message, and am passionate about helping clients achieve their communication goals. Working for A-brands across the globe en put people first! Show less



RVDS Beheer B.V.

• Culemborg

• Owner

  • May 2013 - Present

  I am a Creative Director specializing in communication advice and strategy for on- and offline productions, assisting SMEs with communication challenges. My expertise spans the entire journey, from inception to execution, prioritizing brand awareness and identity. I provide guidance on online projects, including UX, UI, and SEO, and excel in setting up digital platforms and social media accounts. As a prolific writer, I have contributed to various publications, and founded and led public platforms such as BIG Media and CulemborgZO. Show less



Freelancer

• Guest lecturer

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  I'm frequently asked as a guestlecturer at different types of school such as school of journalism, NHTV (Breda). Next to that I'm a speaker at workshops, congresses or for tv. I'm frequently asked as a guestlecturer at different types of school such as school of journalism, NHTV (Breda). Next to that I'm a speaker at workshops, congresses or for tv.



Aemotion B.V.

• Netherlands
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Advisor and creative director

  • Jan 2003 - Nov 2019

  Creative development for new media like company movies, commercials, content and social media campaigns. Next to this I'm an adviser for the board of aemotion about webstrategy, websolutions and marketing. Creative development for new media like company movies, commercials, content and social media campaigns. Next to this I'm an adviser for the board of aemotion about webstrategy, websolutions and marketing.



Mediacomm NL

• Utrecht Area, Netherlands

• Owner

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2019

  As a communication specialist, I have a passion for helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) succeed through effective communication strategies. This is precisely what drew me to Mediacomm.nl, a company that specializes in on- and offline communication strategy for SMEs. At Mediacomm.nl, we believe that communication is the key to success, and we prioritize brand awareness and identity in our work. My expertise in communication strategy extends to both advising clients and executing their communication plans. I understand that effective communication is more complicated than simply managing social media accounts, and I bring a comprehensive approach to each project. In addition to my role at Mediacomm.nl, I am also available for short-term freelance projects or full-time positions as a communication manager or director, and project manager. As an SEO expert, I have a track record of success in both tracking and content creation. Show less



Culemborg.tv

• Culemborg

• Boardmember, editor and presenter

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2019

  I work as a volunteer at this local TV station. As a board member I am involved in strategy and decision making. We make news for the city in a clear way. I'm also a presenter and interviewer. For example: 'Zicht op Culemborg' and CulemborgTV maandjournaal. Take a look at www.culemborg.tv I work as a volunteer at this local TV station. As a board member I am involved in strategy and decision making. We make news for the city in a clear way. I'm also a presenter and interviewer. For example: 'Zicht op Culemborg' and CulemborgTV maandjournaal. Take a look at www.culemborg.tv



Zwembad De Waterlinie

• Culemborg, Netherlands

• Boardmember

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  Together with the board we are responsible for the newly opened 2521 indoor swimming pool De Waterlinie. The job contains programming, scouting and accompany volunteers and keep the De Waterlinie financially healthy. I'm responsible for communication. This is voluntary job.. Together with the board we are responsible for the newly opened 2521 indoor swimming pool De Waterlinie. The job contains programming, scouting and accompany volunteers and keep the De Waterlinie financially healthy. I'm responsible for communication. This is voluntary job..



BIG Media B.V.

• Online Audio and Video Media

• Owner

  • May 2013 - Mar 2015

  A highly innovative entertainment platform with 500k unique visitors A highly innovative entertainment platform with 500k unique visitors



Audax

• Netherlands
• Retail Books and Printed News
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Projectmanager Business Development

  • Feb 2011 - May 2013

  Researching and developing new strategy to develop new or existing brands for print and online projects.This position also involves creating the new businessunit Custom Publishing for Audax Publishing B.V.: creating, developing and accomplishment of new magazines or media (on- and offline).

• Editor in chief

  • Jan 2003 - May 2013

  Since developing magazine Girlz! in 2001/2002, I have served as Editor-in-Chief for multiple titles, including Glossy Magazine (2006-2013), STARS magazine (2007-2010), Girlz! (2002-2011), AvantGarde (2010-2012), and CosmoGIRL (2012). I have received awards and nominations for Online media brand and Magazine of the Year, often for multiple titles at once.



Giving Back

• Volunteering editor

  • Dec 2006 - Dec 2008

  Produced Giving Back Magazine with students from the Giving Back Foundation Produced Giving Back Magazine with students from the Giving Back Foundation



/Webmercials

• owner

  • 2000 - 2003

  President and developer President and developer



freelance journalist

• Freelance journalist

  • 2000 - 2003

  Freelance writer for Vriendin, Glossy, G&N and other different small projects. Development Girlz! magazine in 2002 Freelance writer for Vriendin, Glossy, G&N and other different small projects. Development Girlz! magazine in 2002



Audax

• Netherlands
• Retail Books and Printed News
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Editor

  • 1997 - May 2000

  Worked as an editor for magazines AvantGarde, Vriendin, Glossy, Weekend, Aktueel Worked as an editor for magazines AvantGarde, Vriendin, Glossy, Weekend, Aktueel



Maximum Media

• editor

  • Sep 1996 - Sep 1997

  Developing the magazine sQueeze. First issue was presented at Roxy in Amsterdam Developing the magazine sQueeze. First issue was presented at Roxy in Amsterdam