Hi, I'm Madieke! I'm a creative storyteller who loves connecting people through art, culture, and narrative. I enjoy crafting compelling stories, engaging diverse audiences, and amplifying underrepresented voices in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments. With a background in education, coaching, and creative management, I thrive on building meaningful relationships and fostering collaborative communities. I’m passionate about using storytelling as a tool for growth, reflection, and transformation.

Madieke Van Der Zee

Hi, I'm Madieke! I'm a creative storyteller who loves connecting people through art, culture, and narrative. I enjoy crafting compelling stories, engaging diverse audiences, and amplifying underrepresented voices in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments. With a background in education, coaching, and creative management, I thrive on building meaningful relationships and fostering collaborative communities. I’m passionate about using storytelling as a tool for growth, reflection, and transformation.

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Hi, I’m Madieke! I’m a creative storyteller who loves connecting people through art, culture, and narrative. I enjoy crafting compelling stories, engaging diverse audiences, and amplifying underrepresented voices in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments.

With a background in education, coaching, and creative management, I thrive on building meaningful relationships and fostering collaborative communities. I’m passionate about using storytelling as a tool for growth, reflection, and transformation.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Kindergarten Teacher at Vrijeschool Vredehof
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Connected IT professionals with suitable opportunities through data-driven analysis and strategic matching. Designed and delivered personalized coaching sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops to support personal and professional growth. Adept at understanding client needs, translating them into tailored offerings, and aligning supply and demand to create sustainable, profitable solutions. Engaged with diverse communities and stakeholders, building lasting relationships, and translating these into concrete, achievable outcomes.
Talentpooler at SPECTER
January 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Facilitated one-on-one coaching sessions to enhance individuals’ self-awareness and personal growth. Provided tailored guidance to align clients' growth insights with UNLP’s training programs, ensuring meaningful development pathways. Empowered participants to translate reflection into actionable steps, fostering progress and long-term growth.
Assistent Trainer, Coach, UNLP Practitioner at UNLP
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Provided coaching and training services, including master practitioner hypnosis, timeline therapy, and systemic coaching. Delivered youth coaching sessions and other professional development initiatives to support individual and group growth.
Nanny at Fam. van der Vis
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025
Cared for children and supported family needs from 2017 to 2020.
Front Office Manager at In de Stad Makelaardij
December 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Managed front office operations and customer relations.
Assistent Store Manager at American Vintage
December 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Supported store management and staff operations.
Sales Advisor at Bijenkorf
December 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Provided sales and customer service support.
Service Employee at Hotel Shakespeare England
December 31, 2010 - July 30, 2025
Provided service duties in a hospitality setting.
Service Employee at Restaurant Biblio
December 31, 2010 - July 30, 2025
Provided service duties in a restaurant environment.
Service Employee at Guliano
December 31, 2012 - July 30, 2025
Provided customer and service support.
Kindergarten Teacher at Vrijeschool Vredehof
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Connecting IT professionals with suitable opportunities through data-driven analysis and strategic matching. Designed and delivered personalized coaching sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops to support personal and professional growth. Adept at understanding client needs, translating them into tailored offerings, and aligning supply and demand to create sustainable, profitable solutions. Engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders, building lasting relationships, and translating these into concrete, achievable outcomes.
Talentpooler at SPECTER
January 1, 2023 - Present
Facilitated one-on-one coaching sessions to enhance individuals’ self-awareness and personal growth. Provided tailored guidance to align clients' growth insights with UNLP’s training programs, ensuring meaningful development pathways. Empowered participants to translate reflection into actionable steps, fostering progress and long-term growth.
Assistent Trainer / Coach / UNLP Practitioner at UNLP
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Roles as assistant trainer and coach involved facilitating training sessions and coaching individuals. Involvement with UNLP Practitioner programs emphasizing hypnosis, systemic coaching, and timeline therapy to support personal and professional development.
Nanny at Fam. van der Vis
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025
Providing childcare services and support within a family setting.
Front Office Manager at In de Stad Makelaardij
December 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Managed front office operations and administrative tasks at a real estate firm.
Assistent Store Manager at American Vintage
December 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Assisted in managing retail store operations and staff.

Education

Bachelor at Amsterdam Fashion Institute
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
HAVO Diploma at Comenius College Rotterdam
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
PABO Vrijeschool Basisonderwijs at Hogeschool Leiden
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor at Amsterdam Fashion Institute
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
HAVO Diploma at Comenius College Rotterdam
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
PABO Vrijeschool Basisonderwijs at Hogeschool Leiden
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

IANLP Trainers Training
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
IANLP Coach
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Start-up Bootcamp
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2024
Comprehensive Guide to Spoken Word; Creative Writing & Spoken Word Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Me, Myself and I; Creative Writing Course
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
EFT Emotional Freedom Technique
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Reiki II
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Reiki I
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Introduction Course to Buddhism Mindfulness Course
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Theater preparatory program
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
IANLP Trainers Training
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
IANLP Coach
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Start-up Bootcamp
January 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024
UNLP Master Practitioner
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
UNLP Systemic Coachen
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
UNLP Master Practitioner Hypnosis
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
UNLP Youth Training
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Comprehensive Guide to Spoken Word; Creative Writing & Spoken Word Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Me, Myself and I; Creative Writing Course
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
EFT Emotional Freedom Technique
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Reiki II
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Reiki I
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Introduction Course to Buddhism / Mindfulness Course
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Theater preparatory program
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Youth Theater
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality