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I am a recent linguistics graduate with a Master’s degree from Leiden University, specializing in Language and Interaction. My master’s thesis is 'Skibidi Gyatt; What makes a meme word stick?'. I am adaptable and creative, able to learn new skills quickly on the job, with a background in customer-facing roles and strong analytical abilities. I am passionate about exploring how language shapes social behavior, especially in online contexts and memes, and I aim to apply linguistic insight to communication design and content creation.…I am a recent linguistics graduate with a Master’s degree from Leiden University, specializing in Language and Interaction. My master’s thesis is 'Skibidi Gyatt; What makes a meme word stick?'. I am adaptable and creative, able to learn new skills quickly on the job, with a background in customer-facing roles and strong analytical abilities. I am passionate about exploring how language shapes social behavior, especially in online contexts and memes, and I aim to apply linguistic insight to communication design and content creation.

Aela DeCock

Writer, Copywriter, Graphic Designer, +2

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I am a recent linguistics graduate with a Master’s degree from Leiden University, specializing in Language and Interaction. My master’s thesis is 'Skibidi Gyatt; What makes a meme word stick?'. I am adaptable and creative, able to learn new skills quickly on the job, with a background in customer-facing roles and strong analytical abilities. I am passionate about exploring how language shapes social behavior, especially in online contexts and memes, and I aim to apply linguistic insight to communication design and content creation.…I am a recent linguistics graduate with a Master’s degree from Leiden University, specializing in Language and Interaction. My master’s thesis is 'Skibidi Gyatt; What makes a meme word stick?'. I am adaptable and creative, able to learn new skills quickly on the job, with a background in customer-facing roles and strong analytical abilities. I am passionate about exploring how language shapes social behavior, especially in online contexts and memes, and I aim to apply linguistic insight to communication design and content creation.

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I am a recent linguistics graduate with a Master’s degree from Leiden University, specializing in Language and Interaction. My master’s thesis is ‘Skibidi Gyatt; What makes a meme word stick?’.

I am adaptable and creative, able to learn new skills quickly on the job, with a background in customer-facing roles and strong analytical abilities. I am passionate about exploring how language shapes social behavior, especially in online contexts and memes, and I aim to apply linguistic insight to communication design and content creation.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

German

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Dutch

Intermediate

Work Experience

Salesperson at Woody Buddy

June 1, 2025 - Present

Performing in-person sales pitches, taking down market stand, managing inventory, and serving customers in a market environment.

Pre-Analytical Laboratory Assistant at Quest Diagnostics

October 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023

Maintained and cleaned medical laboratory equipment; identified and resolved issues in specimen processing; prepared, stored, delivered, and sorted specimens; researched test order information on computer systems and translation tables; coordinated with team for fast workflow.

Canine Care Specialist at Companions Dog Resort

June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019

Maintained outdoor space; oversaw large groups of dogs; intervened during conflict between animals; kept contact with team via radio; accommodated for special needs and behaviorally challenged dogs.

Team Member at McDonalds

August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018

Prepared drinks, packaged and served meals; multitasked between customer service, order management, and food preparation.

General Retail Assistant at The Chocolat Bar

June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018

Packed aesthetically pleasing orders; managed inventory; attended to customer needs; tracked in-person and phone orders; maintained hygienic standards.

Teacher (Volunteer) at Volunteer with India

January 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019

Designed curriculum based on Montessori principles; taught mathematics, English, earth sciences, and biology to mixed-age classes; communicated across language barriers; fostered social conduct and hygiene.

Tour Guide and General Laborer at Refugio Herpetologico Costa Rica

October 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Managed tour groups and gave educational tours in English and Spanish; maintained pathways and animal enclosures; prepared food for various animals; contributed to enrichment and care for injured/wild animals.