Experience
Since graduating, I have used my free time to expand my skillset and explore my interests. The pandemic presented an opportunity for me to delve deeper into my chosen field, and I took advantage of it through personal projects. Through these projects, I gained a better understanding of the constantly evolving marketing industry and what I specifically value in a marketing position. Since the age of 15, I have worked student jobs in various industries and I have learned the importance of a positive work environment where I can both improve and grow professionally and personally. I am drawn to companies that prioritize innovation and creating memorable brand experiences for customers.
- Achievements and Awards
- 2014 - Featured in ELLE België Magazine
- 2014 - Provincial Finalist Flemish Brabant
- 2014 - Vlajo Most Original Product
- 2014 - OVAM Ecodesign
- 2014 - AG Insurance Award
- Volunteerwork
- 2015 - Santa Barbara International Film Festival
- 2014 - Santa Barbara International Veterans Marathon
- 2014 - Couleur Café Music Festival
- 2013 - Couleur Café Music Festival
- 03/2020-07/2020
Research Assistant
Erasmus School of Economics
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
As Research Assistants, my colleague Kristina Piro and I were responsible for preparing the data for new research conducted by Prof. Dr. Stefan Stremersch and Dr. Michiel van Crombrugge.
Our key responsibilities included:
- Collect and monitor data (e.g. gathering data, monitoring surveys, scheduling interviews, etc.).
- Prepare data (e.g. cleaning data, transcribing interviews, etc.).
- Assist with literature reviews (i.e. finding and systematically analyzing papers) to identify key insights and trends in academic research.
- 11/2017-02/2018
Economic Policy Intern
Belgian Embassy
Washington D.C., U.S.A.
- As part of my role, I gather, organize, and analyze economic data, relying heavily on Microsoft Excel for data consolidation and visualization.
- Transcribe and summarize reports of assigned conferences (e.g. CSIS, Wilson Center, OECD, Autos2025, etc.).
- 03/2015-08/2015
Tourist Office Staff Member
Visit Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
- Greet visitors, provide directions and/or tell unique facts and anecdotes about the city.
- Reserve accommodation, plan itineraries and tour guides/routes.
- 10/2014-02/2015
Marketing and Sales Intern
Youth Interactive
Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
- Social media management (e.g. content creation, performance management, etc.).
- Responsible for sales of Art Gallery on Saturdays.
- Moderate and report on the young entrepreneurs meetings (e.g. Santa Barbara Public Art Mural Project).
- 07/2014-08/2014
Tourist Office Staff Member
Visit Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
- Greet visitors, provide directions and/or tell unique facts and anecdotes about the city.
- Reserve accommodation, plan itineraries and tour guides/routes.
- 10/2013-06/2014
Commercial Director
Oldskool BXL// Vlajo
Brussels, Belgium
Set up a start-up founded with seven other students (Ariane de Vos van Steenwijk, Mathilde du Parc, Alice Verlinden, Nicole Guttmann, Pauline Van Beurden, Chloe Verlinden en Alice Devenyns) with the Vlajo (Vlaamse Jonge Ondernemingen) program.
My key responsibilities and contributions included:
- Led branding and marketing efforts.
- Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies and campaigns to promote the company’s products.
- Solved a supply chain problem by creating an engaging campaign that encouraged customers to donate idle fabrics in return for cupcakes.
- Conceptualized, designed and created a prototype of the new product ‘the binderbag’, that is protected by the Benelux Bureau for Intellectual Property.
During this experience I learned, developed and honed valuable skills in creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- 07/2013-12/2013
Tourist Office Staff Member
Visit Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
- Greet visitors, provide directions and/or tell unique facts and anecdotes about the city.
- Reserve accommodation, plan itineraries and tour guides/routes.