Experience

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  Lynn university

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Information technology assistant

  • Provided training to faculty on software applications, audio-visual and presentation technology.• Implemented, managed and maintained instructional technology resources that supported teaching and learning.• Designed Crestron Mobile application to control classroom technology from the cloud.

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  Espn

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2010

  Event operations team member

  • Part of 10-person team in charge of maintaining VIP suites, Superpipe and Slopestyle venues for 35,000 spectators at the Winter X Games 14.

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  Pure action sports

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Event coordinator & marketing intern

  • Assisted in planning, promoting, and executing of the Best Kiteboarding SuperFly Open that attracted over 10 major sponsors, 500 spectators, International press, and 50 competitors from 7 different nations.

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  Aruba adventures

  Feb 2011 - Aug 2012

  Assistant sales & marketing and operations manager

  • Assisted in managing daily operations and marketing of sightseeing cruises and tour buses with a combined capacity of 550 passengers.• Developed social media strategies to improve public relations and expand market reach.• Built client database, e-mailing list, and sales tracking documentation to drive sales and loyalty.• Negotiated operating contracts with major cruise lines which generated sales of $40,000/season.• Assisted in developing annual marketing budget of $150,000.

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  Marriott hotels

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2013

  Hotel operations intern

  • Trained in multiple departments at the 300 room Marriott Ocean Club to include Front Office, Food & Beverage, Engineering and Sales.• Entrusted to perform in supervisory roles and known for anticipating guest needs.

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  Olympia hospitality

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Assistant food beverage manager & project coordinator

  • Part of Executive Leadership Team throughout pre-opening phase, monitoring construction, budgeting and purchasing negotiations for Food & Beverage areas.• Created standard operating policies to establish uniformity of service, safety, and overall associate performance consistency, which contributed to a AAA Four Diamond Rating.• Led team of 50 employees, managing schedules, performance, and payroll for Hamilton’s Kitchen, a 120 seat fine-dining restaurant and lounge.• Responsible to support and troubleshoot many projects across all departments of the Inn.• Awarded 2013 Manager of the Year. Show less

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  Welcome marketing services n.v.

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2021

  Managing director

  • Restructured and recalibrated the company by successfully negotiating change in ownership, reallocation of resources, automating tasks, and introducing new products, resulting in improved business performance and financial stability.• Advised businesses and executed the distribution of their advertisements directly into the hands of 400,000+ visitors per year at the Queen Beatrix International Airport.

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  Concept farm

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2021

  Content producer

  • Key part of the Advertising Agencies on-island production team responsible for creating photo & video assets to fulfill the marketing campaigns and objectives for the Aruba Tourism Authority. • Duties included: line producer, management of production budgets, securing talent, shooting schedules, etc.• Work has received many industry accolades for efficacy and creativity including multiple Travel Weekly Magellan awards and Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Platinum awards. Show less

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  Apotek speakeasy

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2023

  Co-founder

  • A unique mixology-bar concept where the purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience, to stimulate your palate and illuminate your senses.• Head storyteller and menu engineer, raised startup capital through strong collaborative relationships with key business partners and suppliers.

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  Kiteboardschool.nl

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2024

  Manager

  • Manage all day-to-day activities for the school & shop including ordering, scheduling, HR, payroll, course planning, and student correspondence.• Assist with sales & marketing strategies.• Implemented new teaching & safety standards, which has vastly increased student retention and rocketed us up to become the NR1-rated IKO Kiteboarschool of the Netherlands.• Launched the summer SUP-actie, together with the Municipality of The Hague – resulting in 1,100 happy SUPpers and 10,000 liters of trash being fished out of the city's canals. Show less