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Wout De Groot

Wout De Groot

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location of Wout De GrootThe Randstad, Netherlands

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Footwear Developer | Designer | Maker

  • Education

    • Christelijk College Nassau Veluwe

      2006 - 2011
      HAVO Cultuur en Maatschappij 8

      Activities and Societies: Leerlingenraad -Examenstuntcommissie -Speler NRCV Kerstmusicals -Deelnemer kleinkunstavonden Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet OnderwijsCultuur en Maatschappij profiel

    • Dutch HealthTec Academy

      2018 - 2022
      Maatschoenmaker Shoe Development 9,7

      During my studies Shoe Development, I have learned how to craft shoes by hand, from scratch. I have developed skills in Footwear Design, Pattern Making, Pattern Cutting, Stitching, Lasting and Finishing. I have also finished the full course in Footwear Repairs. Other courses in the curriculum included Innovations, International Relations, Entrepreneurship and Digital Design.

  • Experience

    • Van Lier

      Jul 2014 - Feb 2015
      Schoenadviseur

    • SpelenderGrijs

      Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
      Docent

    • Steppin'​ Out

      Sept 2016 - Sept 2017
      Kledingadviseur

    • Nieuwe Dikke Dries

      Mar 2018 - Jan 2020
      Bartender

    • Utrechtse Studenten Rugby Society

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2020
      Secetaris (Ab Actis)

      Secretary of the Utrechtse Student Rugby Society

    • Nederlandse Studenten Rugby Bond

      Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
      Secretaris

      Secretary of the Dutch Student Rugby Union

    • Nederlands Leder en Schoenen Museum

      Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
      Research Intern

      Research aiming to describe the process of making 15th century footwear, with the secondary goal of advising the museum on how to implement this process into their educational program.

    • Ambiorix

      Feb 2021 - May 2021
      Design and Development Intern Footwear

    • TOPGROEN

      May 2021 - Jan 2022
      Installateur

    • Brands-360

      Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

      Footwear concepts and design for Bjorn Borg, G-Star and Gaastra

      • Junior Footwear Designer

        Feb 2022 - Sept 2022

      • Footwear Design Intern

        Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

    • George In der Maur orthopedische schoentechniek

      Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
      Orthopedisch Schoenmaker

    • Ferro Footwear B.V.

      Mar 2023 - now
      Footwear Designer

      Responsible for design and development of footwear for mass-market clients.My main activities include:-Trend research-AI/CAD illustrations of Womens, Mens and Kids footwear-Creation of original graphic artwork illustrations-Development of lasts, constructions, outsoles and materials-Communication with international factories and suppliers-Leading the Samples taskgroup within the Circularity and Waste disposal program

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EFSET English Certificate - Score: 70/100, Advanced (CEFR C1)

      EF Education First
      Jan 2017
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