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I am a graphic designer, visual artist, musicologist, and writer with a wide range of interests and expertise across various creative and academic fields. I am known for my analytical skills and eye for detail which helps me deliver precise and well-thought-out work. I am empathetic, yet decisive, and thrive both working independently or as part of a team. My experience spans various roles such as art director, designer, archivist, and music programmer. I have worked on editorial design projects, exhibition catalogs, photo albums, and more, collaborating with diverse clients and participating in cultural institutions. My passion for contemporary music and literature enriches my multidisciplinary approach to creative projects.…I am a graphic designer, visual artist, musicologist, and writer with a wide range of interests and expertise across various creative and academic fields. I am known for my analytical skills and eye for detail which helps me deliver precise and well-thought-out work. I am empathetic, yet decisive, and thrive both working independently or as part of a team. My experience spans various roles such as art director, designer, archivist, and music programmer. I have worked on editorial design projects, exhibition catalogs, photo albums, and more, collaborating with diverse clients and participating in cultural institutions. My passion for contemporary music and literature enriches my multidisciplinary approach to creative projects.

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I am a graphic designer, visual artist, musicologist, and writer with a wide range of interests and expertise across various creative and academic fields. I am known for my analytical skills and eye for detail which helps me deliver precise and well-thought-out work. I am empathetic, yet decisive, and thrive both working independently or as part of a team. My experience spans various roles such as art director, designer, archivist, and music programmer. I have worked on editorial design projects, exhibition catalogs, photo albums, and more, collaborating with diverse clients and participating in cultural institutions. My passion for contemporary music and literature enriches my multidisciplinary approach to creative projects.…I am a graphic designer, visual artist, musicologist, and writer with a wide range of interests and expertise across various creative and academic fields. I am known for my analytical skills and eye for detail which helps me deliver precise and well-thought-out work. I am empathetic, yet decisive, and thrive both working independently or as part of a team. My experience spans various roles such as art director, designer, archivist, and music programmer. I have worked on editorial design projects, exhibition catalogs, photo albums, and more, collaborating with diverse clients and participating in cultural institutions. My passion for contemporary music and literature enriches my multidisciplinary approach to creative projects.

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I am a graphic designer, visual artist, musicologist, and writer with a wide range of interests and expertise across various creative and academic fields. I am known for my analytical skills and eye for detail which helps me deliver precise and well-thought-out work. I am empathetic, yet decisive, and thrive both working independently or as part of a team.

My experience spans various roles such as art director, designer, archivist, and music programmer. I have worked on editorial design projects, exhibition catalogs, photo albums, and more, collaborating with diverse clients and participating in cultural institutions. My passion for contemporary music and literature enriches my multidisciplinary approach to creative projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Italian

Intermediate

German

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Dutch

Fluent

Work Experience

Music Programmer at Musica Sacra

January 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025

From 2018 to 2025, responsible for curating music programs with an emphasis on contemporary music and writing program notes to support performances.

Archive Assistant at Nederlands Muziek Instituut (KB Den Haag)

January 1, 2011 - September 2, 2025

In 2010-2011, managed archiving of compositions by Margriet Hoenderdos, handling sensitive musical archives.

Autonomous Artist at Self-employed

January 1, 2001 - Present

Since 2001, I have exhibited a diverse range of solo and group art shows in the Netherlands and internationally, including cities such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Brussels, London, and New York. I have also published poetry in several literary journals and chapbooks.

Secretarial Assistant at PCM uitgevers

January 1, 2000 - September 2, 2025

From 1998 to 2000, handled advertisement planning and order processing both telephonically and in writing.

Art Director and Designer at Various Clients

January 1, 2000 - Present

From 2000 onwards, I have worked as an art director and graphic designer for a variety of clients. My portfolio includes editorial and photobook design, book cover and exhibition catalog design, corporate identity, and publications for institutions such as de Volkskrant, MACK Books, Universiteit Leiden, Tropenmuseum Amsterdam, and others.