From a young age my passion has been hospitality and events, and this thread has shaped my career—delivering memorable experiences for clients and guests alike. My hands-on approach means I’m comfortable building and leading teams, coordinating on-site logistics, and delivering high-quality events that align with brand values. I’m driven by quality, experience, and impact, and I enjoy turning concepts into tangible experiences that guests remember. I’m hands-on, reliable, and capable of managing projects from concept to completion, whether that’s a multi-day incentive trip or a large corporate event. I translate employer brand values into cohesive event concepts, establish standardized processes with measurable ROI, and maintain a consistent brand experience across communications and events. I enjoy collaborating with venues, suppliers, and partners to create exceptional guest experiences and long-term results.

From a young age my passion has been hospitality and events, and this thread has shaped my career—delivering memorable experiences for clients and guests alike. My hands-on approach means I’m comfortable building and leading teams, coordinating on-site logistics, and delivering high-quality events that align with brand values. I’m driven by quality, experience, and impact, and I enjoy turning concepts into tangible experiences that guests remember. I’m hands-on, reliable, and capable of managing projects from concept to completion, whether that’s a multi-day incentive trip or a large corporate event. I translate employer brand values into cohesive event concepts, establish standardized processes with measurable ROI, and maintain a consistent brand experience across communications and events. I enjoy collaborating with venues, suppliers, and partners to create exceptional guest experiences and long-term results.

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From a young age my passion has been hospitality and events, and this thread has shaped my career—delivering memorable experiences for clients and guests alike. My hands-on approach means I’m comfortable building and leading teams, coordinating on-site logistics, and delivering high-quality events that align with brand values. I’m driven by quality, experience, and impact, and I enjoy turning concepts into tangible experiences that guests remember.

I’m hands-on, reliable, and capable of managing projects from concept to completion, whether that’s a multi-day incentive trip or a large corporate event. I translate employer brand values into cohesive event concepts, establish standardized processes with measurable ROI, and maintain a consistent brand experience across communications and events. I enjoy collaborating with venues, suppliers, and partners to create exceptional guest experiences and long-term results.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Campus Recruiter at Elevation Group
March 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Responsible for the entire recruitment process for young professionals via LinkedIn and cold calling. Build a talent pool. Conduct introductory interviews, guidance through all selection phases and conducting assessments. Build and maintain long-term relationships with candidates and hiring managers. Ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the entire process.
Event Manager - Campus Recruitment & Events at Elevation Group
July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Responsible for setting up, organizing and managing campus recruitment activities and events, including lead generation and conversion of campus leads into candidate flows. Translating employer brand into all recruitment activities and internal/external events.
Event Manager at Elevation Group
October 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Responsible for setting up, organizing and managing all events and incentives, including two annual incentive trips and various corporate events. Translating employer brand into all internal and external community activities to strengthen employer branding. Develop and execute a strategic community annual plan with measurable objectives, standardized processes, and ROI. Creating and maintaining a consistent brand experience across all communications and events. Selecting, coordinating, and managing external suppliers and partners, including contract negotiations and budget management. Initiating creative event concepts that contribute to employee satisfaction, retention, and new recruitment.
Waiter at Almanac Hotel Barcelona
May 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Serving guests and providing an excellent service experience in both the fine dining restaurant and rooftop bar.
Waiter at Bar Bistro Sonnemans
April 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018
Serving guests and providing an excellent service experience. Event organization & incentive trips; ensuring service standards.
Catering Team Lead at Brasserie van Dam & Catering
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022
Serving guests and coordinating the catering team; opening and closing the restaurant; leading the catering team on-site.
Talent Acquisition & Event Manager at Elevation Group
March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Responsible for the entire recruitment process for young professionals via LinkedIn and cold calling. Building a talent pool, conducting introductory interviews, guiding through selection phases, and maintaining long-term relationships with candidates and hiring managers. Ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Catering Manager at Brasserie Van Dam & Catering
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Serving guests and providing excellent service; leading and coordinating the team during events; opening and closing the restaurant; managing the catering team on site.
Waiter / Food & Beverage Server at Almanac Hotel Barcelona
May 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Serving guests and providing excellent service in both fine dining and on the rooftop bar.
Catering & Events Lead at Bar Bistro Sonnemans
April 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Serving guests and providing excellent service; event organization and incentive trips; project management and planning; hospitality duties; leading the catering team on site; opening and closing the restaurant.

Education

Fast Track at Tio Business School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Hotel & Eventmanagement
High School Diploma at Coornhert Lyceum
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's degree (Hotel & Event Management) at Tio Business School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Coornhert Lyceum
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment