Skyla Van Den Hoek

Experience

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  DENISE (PO/VO/ISK/IB school in Amsterdam)

  May 2019 - May 2019

  Student Worker

  I worked as a student during an event where school board members of Esprit Scholen gathered to see the newly built school. - I preformed well in various ad-hoc task during the event- Worked in the kitchen with a team, to prepare good for guests- I served appetizers and desserts to guests- Gave a tour of the school to a school board member, and answered questions.- I stayed behind to help clean up, after the event concluded.

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  Freelance

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2019

  Illustrator

  I got commissioned to do a fully coloured family portrait including 3 people and 1 dog, without a background.

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  Freelance

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2020

  Illustrator

  I got a commission to draw my client's Dungeons and Dragons character

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  N/A

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2020

  Illustrator

  I got commissioned to draw my client's Dungeons and Dragons character

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  Freelance

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2020

  Illustrator

  I got commissioned to edit the family portrait I drew in 2019 by adding a background as well as their new cat to the illustration.

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  Freelance

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

  Illustrator

  I got commissioned to re-draw the character of my client in November 2020 and to add skeletal hands. I was also commissioned by the same client to draw two DnD inspired twitch emotes based on his cat.

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  Freelance

  May 2022 - May 2022

  Freelance Artist

  I designed a character from a description given by client, and once I got a clear idea of the character I began illustrating her.

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  D2C Company

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  Ecommerce Intern

  Designed presentation templates for customer introductions, onboarding, and investors.Creating other graphics, with these being used for the “Future of digital commerce for brands” presentation. Created social media content for Dn2 and its brands. Created 3 slogans for Cooking Deal's social media posts. Conducted market research on e-marketing services in the industry.

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  Freelance

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

  I was commissioned to make two maps for a DND campaign. I took a basic character spread and modified the character design with the client to fit a more realistic and detailed depiction. Thereafter, I illustrated splash art of the new character design.

  • Freelance Artist

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Freelance Artist

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2022
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  Werk aan de Muur

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  Ecommerce Intern

  I created SEO content for the Dutch and English platform using Craft CMS.Translating Dutch texts into English for their new international website (Art Heroes) launch. Wrote SEO text, content, and optimized keywords for new pages and artwork collections. I had to translate SEO text and keywords into English.I had to double-check the English translation of pages for grammar and readability. I had to enter new pages into the back end of the website's Content Management System, CRAFT. Customer Service, answering inquiries and handling complaints. Assist the marketing team with subtasks.Participate in Marketing meetings.Managed my time between work tasks and school assignments. Evaluated the company's internal analytics and competition for my school assignments.Planned, decorated, and organized food for a company's Black Friday event. Show less

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  T's Teabar & Loose Leaf Tea

  Mar 2023 - now

  Catering Barista

  Espresso and coffee preparation.Preparation of various types of Teas and Lattes.Creation of custom drinks for customers.Handing out and stamping customer loyalty reward cards.Answering customer inquiries about the contents of beverages and food items.Recommending drinks or food items based on customer preferences.Handling customer complaints.Inventory Management.Restocking food in the display casePreparing various food items for consumptionSelling loose teas.Explaining the history behind certain teas and the differences between each kind.Recommending teas, and tea accessory products.Designing of tip jar Show less