Hi, I'm Leander van der Plas, a video marketing strategist & visual storyteller with a broad background in project management, marketing management and video content creation. I help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow through engaging video and digital campaigns, from strategy to production and distribution. I’ve supported clients across hospitality, tourism, wellness, education, real estate and online gaming. I publish documentaries on The Heart of Discovery YouTube channel, where I handle end-to-end production from pre-production through post-production. When I’m not working, I love travelling and exploring new cultures, which fuels my storytelling and visual style.

Leander van der Plas

Hi, I'm Leander van der Plas, a video marketing strategist & visual storyteller with a broad background in project management, marketing management and video content creation. I help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow through engaging video and digital campaigns, from strategy to production and distribution. I’ve supported clients across hospitality, tourism, wellness, education, real estate and online gaming. I publish documentaries on The Heart of Discovery YouTube channel, where I handle end-to-end production from pre-production through post-production. When I’m not working, I love travelling and exploring new cultures, which fuels my storytelling and visual style.

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Hi, I’m Leander van der Plas, a video marketing strategist & visual storyteller with a broad background in project management, marketing management and video content creation.

I help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow through engaging video and digital campaigns, from strategy to production and distribution. I’ve supported clients across hospitality, tourism, wellness, education, real estate and online gaming.

I publish documentaries on The Heart of Discovery YouTube channel, where I handle end-to-end production from pre-production through post-production.

When I’m not working, I love travelling and exploring new cultures, which fuels my storytelling and visual style.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Marketing Strategist & Visual Storyteller at Self-employed
August 1, 2021 - November 9, 2025
Lead video content strategy, production and marketing for clients; develop multi-channel campaigns; create and implement a two-season marketing plan; organize the marketing function with agile practices; implement analytics reporting; manage website and booking-channel optimization; enhance guest communication and feedback systems; drive paid video advertising across Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to increase website traffic and engagement.
Product Owner at ITRIS
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Delivered software features and innovations for mobile apps and the ViewPoint ERP solution; improved efficiency and workflows for mobile app usage; contributed to requirements engineering in the software development process.
Product Owner at Digidentity
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Implemented incremental software improvements across websites, mobile apps and back-office systems; developed and managed a product roadmap to improve cross-department communication; established product backlogs for development teams; supported Agile Scrum practices.
Product Owner at COA
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Delivered innovative software solutions and ERP improvements; contributed to Agile Scrum adoption; led a development team delivering multiple apps.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business & IT at The Hague University of Applied Sciences
August 1, 1997 - July 1, 1998
Bachelor of Science in Business Economics at The Hague University of Applied Sciences
August 1, 1998 - February 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services