Learn a little more about me
My story
For as long as I can remember I have loved creating, adding beauty to the world and creating connections. I have more than 20 years of experience in website design and development, communications and customer relations. I have a Master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology, which means I am sensitive to cultural differences and I have excellent analytical skills. I love working with people from different countries and cultures.
I am a Multipotentialite, which means I am incredibly versatile, flexible and autonomous. I have developed multiple skills and my knowledge spreads across several fields, which makes me see things that others cannot. I am at once a designer, technician, social butterfly, wordsmith and behind the scenes admin.
Read more in my blog about Multipotentialites and why you should hire them
Skills
Computer/Web based:
WordPress | CANVA | Instagram |
Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Trello | Freedcamp |
Slack | Notion | AnyType | Office | Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator | FileZilla | MAMP | Notepad++
Language:
Dutch (native speaker) | English: fluent (30+ years of experience) | Swedish: basic (level C/D) | German and French: basic
Other:
Sales | managing volunteers | drafting
job openings | campaign planning |
drawing up social media plan | creative
and strategic thinking |problem solving
| working independently | making
connections
Core Values
honesty | loyalty | trust | openness | dedication | respect | inclusiveness | veganism / no harm | independence | justice | freedom of speech
Fields of experience
Multipotentialites | veganism | animal rights issues | feminism | Plant based eating | LGBTQi+ rights | coaching | cultural sensitivities | cats | pet sitting | poetry | MBTI personality typing | intersectionality | travel
I have lived in the Netherlands, the USA, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden, the UK.
Strengths
Improvising | listening | seeking connections | gathering knowledge/researching | quick learner | quick understanding of deeper levels | naturally curious | creative | seeing the good in others | giving directions/instructions | identifying problems | solution-oriented | analyzing skills (people and situations) | sensitive (as in excellent working senses) | insightful | independent | people oriented | persevering | honest | fair | prudent | socially intelligent | kind | humble | brave | funny | spiritual | principled (strong beliefs/ethics) | passionate (sense of purpose) | altruistic | culturally sensitive
Education
Formal
- MSc Cultural Anthropology and Sociology of Non-Western Societies (Cum Laude Bachelor), University of Amsterdam
- Bachelor in Bookstore & Publishing (Cum Laude), Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Preparatory High School (Gymnasium School) in the Netherlands
Some courses & Certifications
- Advanced Techniques in Surface Pattern Design (online)
- Focus to Flourish: Productivity Skills for the Creative (online)
- Surface Pattern Design in Adobe Illustrator: A Complete Introduction (online)
- Notion Masterclass: Maximise Your Productivity & Organisation (online)
- Color Theory: Exploration & Application (online)
- Textile Pattern Design with Photoshop (online)
- How to Take a Creative Approach to Patterns: An Introduction to Surface Pattern Design (online)
- Pattern Design for Homeware Products (online)
- Instagram Strategy for Business Growth (online)
- Development of a Digital Media Plan (online)
- Content Marketing for Social Media (online)
- Adobe Photoshop for Illustration (online)
- Google Analytics for Beginners (online)
- Assertiveness Training (online)
- Delegation Training (online)
- Personal Effectiveness Training (online)
- Child & Nutrition (nutrition specialization) (online)
- Weight Consultant / Nutritionist (online)
- Swedish for Foreign Academics (C/D) (Högskolan Borås)
- Refugee Work Basic course + Speaking skills (Vluchtelingenwerk)
- Sales and communication skills (Kenneth Smith)
Why hire me?
If you hire me, you will get my undivided personal attention and dedicated time. Let me translate your visions into beautiful website designs and texts. I can offer you a multitude of services that organically involves all my skills.
I take great satisfaction in seeing my clients achieve their business goals and milestones.
Make an appointment today and discover what I can do. It’s free!
