Career & Education Timeline

2024 - Present

Multimedia Design Freelancer — Leiden

  • Created comprehensive style guides to standardize branding

  • Designed logos, websites, and social media assets to boost brand recognition

  • Developed marketing materials including brochures, flyers, and presentations

2021 - 2024

Upholstery Professional, CoverWorks — Warmond, Zuid-Holland

  • Upholstered seating and wall panels for boats and yachts

  • Assisted in designing and fitting custom covers and trims

  • Repaired and restored upholstery to high standards

  • Operated industrial sewing machines for precision work

  • Used adhesives and glues for secure and neat finishes

2020 - 2021

Apprentice Upholsterer, The Rockin Chair

  • Stripped and repaired old upholstery on chairs and sofas

  • Cut and measured fabric and padding accurately

  • Applied webbing, springs, foam, and fabric with attention to detail

  • Learned modern upholstery techniques

2019 - 2020

Horeca Manager, HorecaNU — Leiden

  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies to avoid shortages

  • Hired, trained, and scheduled diverse staff and freelancers

  • Optimized resources and coverage during peak times

  • Built strong relationships with suppliers and partners

2009 - 2010

Office Assistant, GSM Systems — New York City

  • Transcribed and distributed meeting notes

  • Digitized and organized inventory records

  • Scheduled meetings and coordinated calendars for efficiency

Education

  • Hout- en Meubileringscollege
    Jan 2020 – Jan 2022

  • Photography & Art, Royal Academy of Art (KABK), The Hague
    Jan 2015 – Jan 2017

  • Fashion and Textile Design, Istituto Europeo di Design
    Jan 2011 – Jan 2012

  • HAVO, Da Vinci College, Leiden
    Jul 2004 – Jul 2009
    Focus: Culture and Society (Humanities and Social Sciences)

Skills & Languages

Design & Tech: Midjourney, Canva, Adobe Suite, Firefly, Figma, Windows 360, various LLM’s
Soft Skills: Communication, Multitasking, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Quick Learner


Languages:

  • Dutch (Native)

  • English (Native)

  • Spanish (Very Good)

  • French (Good)

  • German (Good)

Extra-Curricular

Staff Member, Youth Summer Camp, LCKV (2020 – Present)

  • Coordinate activities for youth development

  • Create supportive and engaging environments

  • Organize recreational and educational events

Hobbies

Traveling, Making Things, Dancing, Reading, Visiting Museums, Photography, AI Image Generation