About me

Honours student at Rotterdam School of Management, pursuing a degree in International Business Administration with the distinction of Cum Laude. An exchange semester at the well known university Nova School of Business and Economics contributed to broadening my global perspective.

My journey in the fast-paced startup environment has sharpened my adaptability and problem-solving skills, enabling me to effectively navigate challenges and drive results. Working across diverse teams, I have developed strong interpersonal and communication skills, making me a collaborative team player. My roles in project management and market analysis have improved my ability to analyze complex data and translate it into strategic plans, a crucial skill in today's data-driven business landscape.

What i'm doing

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    Studying

    Second year IBA student at RSM and part of top 2 % of cohort

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    Web development

    High-quality development of sites at the professional level.

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    Apps

    Professional development of applications of web apps

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    Investing

    Active member of B&R Beurs and Financial Student Association, enriching my investing knowlegdge

Resume

Education

  1. Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University, NL

    Sep 2022 – Jun 2025

    BA International Business Administration (Cum Laude, Honours Programme top 2%)


    • Honours Teaching Assistant: reviewing and grading 150 applicants and selecting the new Honours cohort
    • Teaching Assistant in Spreadsheet Modelling, Quantitative Decision Making and Business Simulation
    • Participated in an exchange program in Lisboa, studying at the highly ranked Nova SBE.
  2. Adelbert College Wassenaar, NL

    Sep 2016 – Jun 2022

    Specialisations: Economics and Society (Top 5% of cohort)


    • Mathematics Olympiad
    • High School thesis: When does tax avoidance become tax fraud?
    • President of Saka organizing events in close collaboration with the school board

Experience

  1. Teaching Assistant - Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam

    Oct 2024 – present
    • Courses: Business Simulation, Spreadsheet Modelling, Quantitative Decision Making
    • As a Teaching Assistant, I support the delivery of Business Simulation, Spreadsheet Modelling (Excel), and Quantitative Decision Making courses. I bring a hands-on approach to enhancing students' understanding of complex business concepts through interactive simulations and practical Excel-based problem-solving.
    • My role includes clarifying theoretical frameworks, guiding students through data-driven decision-making models, and helping them develop strong analytical skills essential for real-world business challenges.
  2. Nova Startup Club - NOVA SBE, Lisboa

    Oct 2024 – Jan 2025
    • During my exchange period worked closely together with the founders of Membrz.club where I consulted on a product development strategy, created a long list of more than 20 features, prepared and interviewed potential customers and created Figma mock-ups for our validated features
    • The Nova Startup Club, founded in 2011, is one of the largest student-run startup organizations in Europe. Dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial spirit within Nova SBE and the broader ecosystem, the club provides startup consultancy services and organizes a variety of events covering all stages of entrepreneurship, from ideation to exit. Through its social media presence and monthly newsletter, in collaboration with the Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute, the club connects the Nova SBE community and global startup partners with the latest insights and developments in the entrepreneurial world.
  3. Cofounder - DutchCommunityTrading, Rotterdam

    May 2024 – Present
    • Implemented cutting-edge algorithms across 7 different exchanges, leading to a 10% improvement in trade execution speed.
    • Analysed our strategies by developing and employing efficient methods to navigate through extensive numerical datasets.
    • Increased assets under management (AUM) by creating a strategic marketing plan through targeted digital campaigns, resulting in a 20% increase in client acquisition, leading to a total 40,000 in assets under management, driving business expansion and market presence.
  4. Sales and Marketing Specialist - Engaige Technologies, Rotterdam

    Jan 2024 – Apr 2024
    • Collaborated with the sales team to create a new customer outreach program, resulting in a 10% increase in client retention and a 17% improvement in customer satisfaction scores.
    • Increased the online presence with a successful marketing campaign that achieved a 12% clickthrough rate on email campaigns, boosting lead generation and conversion rates.
    • Drove brand visibility with a successful marketing initiative, leading to a 20% expansion in customer base and heightened market presence.
  5. Sales and Relationship - Upfront, Rotterdam

    Dec 2022 – Jan 2024
    • Made a Shopify data-driven analysis about the products and made suggestions for improvement in marketing, logistics and customer experience. 80% have been implemented in the marketing and the customer experience processes.
    • Scaled the B2B department with a team of 4 people from 5k a month to 50K a month.
    • Identified 12 content creators that fit our brand identity and signed 3 content creators.

Extracurricular Activities

  1. Winner National Championship Football, Voorschoten

    2016
    • Participated in an exchange program in Denmark, actively integrating with the local culture.
  2. Europe Startup School Londen, Y Combinator

    2024
    • Invited to an exclusive Y Combinator Startup School Europe event in London
  3. Bloomberg

    • Holder of Bloomberg Market Concepts and Finance Fundamentals certifica
  4. Active Member of the Youth Council, Voorschoten

    Current
    • Active Member of the Youth Council in Voorschoten, where policies are developed for youth services and provide significant input on municipal policies.
  5. Notion Campus Leader

    current
    • Notion Campus Leader where I serve as the community's primary contact, organizing events, and coordinating Notion adoption across the university.
  6. Active member of Financial Study Association Rotterdam

    Current
    • Includes lectures, workshops, company visits, and study trips within the finance and consulting field.

Additional Information

  • Languages

    Dutch (Native), English (C1), German (B2), French (B1)

  • Interests

    Captain of football team, Innovation in low-code and no-code industry, Open-source projects.

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