I am a dynamic B2B sales and recruitment professional with international experience across freelance sales, recruitment, client acquisition, account management, content moderation, and document accessibility. I excel at building sales teams, nurturing client relationships, and consistently exceeding revenue targets. Highly organised, adaptable, and results-driven, I can multi-task, prioritise, and work effectively in both in-office and remote environments. I bring discipline from my Marine Corps background and an entrepreneurial mindset from running businesses and digital projects. In my career, I have combined hands-on sales leadership with hands-on execution in data annotation, content moderation, journalism, and customer support. I enjoy turning complex needs into actionable plans, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering high-quality results on tight deadlines.

Leander Herman

I am a dynamic B2B sales and recruitment professional with international experience across freelance sales, recruitment, client acquisition, account management, content moderation, and document accessibility. I excel at building sales teams, nurturing client relationships, and consistently exceeding revenue targets. Highly organised, adaptable, and results-driven, I can multi-task, prioritise, and work effectively in both in-office and remote environments. I bring discipline from my Marine Corps background and an entrepreneurial mindset from running businesses and digital projects. In my career, I have combined hands-on sales leadership with hands-on execution in data annotation, content moderation, journalism, and customer support. I enjoy turning complex needs into actionable plans, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering high-quality results on tight deadlines.

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I am a dynamic B2B sales and recruitment professional with international experience across freelance sales, recruitment, client acquisition, account management, content moderation, and document accessibility. I excel at building sales teams, nurturing client relationships, and consistently exceeding revenue targets. Highly organised, adaptable, and results-driven, I can multi-task, prioritise, and work effectively in both in-office and remote environments. I bring discipline from my Marine Corps background and an entrepreneurial mindset from running businesses and digital projects.

In my career, I have combined hands-on sales leadership with hands-on execution in data annotation, content moderation, journalism, and customer support. I enjoy turning complex needs into actionable plans, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering high-quality results on tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Dutch
Fluent
Indonesian
Fluent

Work Experience

Student chef, learning company at Restaurant Princeville
January 1, 2005 - August 21, 2025
Worked on preparing steaks and other meat dishes, responsible for quality checks (HCCP), checked orders of incoming wholesale products, learned kitchen administration including computer work, and coordinated assistant cooks in the kitchen.
Co-founder and Chef at Hotel Friends
January 1, 2010 - August 21, 2025
Set up the menu and prepared daily dishes for the restaurant. Managed wholesale orders and product quality control according to HCCP. Handled daily administration and payroll for employees.
Owner and Chef at Catering Simalungun
January 1, 2018 - August 21, 2025
Managed promotion through Facebook and moderated incoming messages. Prepared Indonesian and Filipino dishes for clients at weddings and birthday parties. Handled daily administration related to costs and taxes.
Independent Journalist at Resistentiam Information - Analytical Portal
January 1, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Photographed and interviewed protesters and political figures, wrote articles on current events, held online and offline interviews, and published stories on the company website.
Technical Support / Sales at Norton Lifelock - Teleperformance
December 31, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Provided technical support to customers and worked in B2B sales and customer support.
Customer Support at Philips appliance
January 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Guided customers with coffee machine issues; managed repairs, refunds, spare parts delivery, order status checks; responded to emails and provided product operation and cleaning guidance.
Customer Support / Chat Support at Sage appliances
January 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Assisted customers with coffee machine issues; handled repairs, refunds, spare parts, order status; guided customers on cleaning and operation; provided chat support.
Social Media Moderator (Freelance, Weekends) at Freelancing
January 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Monitored social media channels, tracked and reviewed comments, messages and posts, moderated user content removing inappropriate, offensive or spam content per guidelines, responded to customer inquiries, and escalated sensitive issues.
Freelance Data Annotator & Document Accessibility Specialist at RWS
January 1, 2023 - Present
Annotate and label diverse datasets to train and improve AI models. Perform quality assurance to ensure data accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with multilingual and multicultural teams on data-related projects. Efficiently manage freelance workload while meeting project deadlines. PDF remediation, desktop publishing (DTP), and accessibility compliance: proficient with Adobe Acrobat, experienced with PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker), document tagging, layout structuring, and accessibility standards; strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise annotation guidelines independently.
Freelance Recruiter (B2B SaaS) at NordLayer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Recruit, train, and onboard sales agents for NordLayer's B2B cybersecurity solutions. Build and manage a network of freelance sales professionals across multiple regions. Support agents to pitch and close SME and enterprise accounts. Manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously while leading remote teams.
Freelance Sales Agent (B2B/B2C) at Asaptickets
January 1, 2024 - Present
Closed high-value deals by tailoring travel solutions for business and private clients. Consistently exceeded monthly sales quotas through effective time management and multitasking. Strengthened client relationships for repeat and referral business.
Freelance B2B Sales Agent at Vodafone Netherlands
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed lead generation, follow-ups, and CRM pipeline efficiently. Balanced multiple client accounts while maintaining strong communication and reporting.
Customer Support Specialist at Sage Appliances (Piraeus, Greece)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Assisted customers with technical issues and identified upsell opportunities. Handled high-volume support via chat, phone, and email. Enhanced client satisfaction and retention through problem-solving and consultative support.
Customer Support Specialist at Philips Appliances (Piraeus, Greece)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Guided clients through technical issues, repairs, and replacements. Provided product education and maintained accurate records of client interactions. Developed organisational skills to track orders, repairs, and follow-ups effectively.
Content Moderator (Freelance, Weekends) at Remote
January 1, 2023 - Present
Monitored and moderated online communities across multiple platforms. Responded to comments and inquiries, escalating complex issues as needed. Managed high-volume content workflows, maintained brand guideline compliance, and ensured timely issue resolution.
Sales Support & Technical Solutions at Norton Lifelock - Teleperformance (Piraeus, Greece)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided B2B sales support and technical solutions for cybersecurity products. Managed account escalations and ensured client retention. Handled multiple tasks efficiently in both office-based and remote settings.
Independent Journalist at Resistentiam Portal (Athens)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Conducted interviews, wrote articles, and published online content as a freelance journalist.
Chef & Entrepreneur at Restaurant Princeville, Hotel Friends, Catering Simalungun (Netherlands)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2018
Founded and managed multiple hospitality ventures. Oversaw menu creation, operations, quality control (HACCP), staff management, and administration.

Education

Degree Chef at Baronie College Culinary school for Chefs
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor Degree at Indonesian Marine Corps, Pangkalan Marinir Jakarta
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Highschool VMBO at Michael College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Culinary Degree at Baronie College, Breda, Netherlands
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor Degree at Indonesian Marine Corps, Jakarta
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
VMBO Highschool at Michael College, Breda
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Leermeester (Teacher Qualification for Chefs)
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet, Retail