About me
Hello.
I'm a brand-minded creative who understands the delicate synergies between business/strategy and design/communication.
My career has taken me to cities such as New York City, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Barcelona, Dusseldorf and Munich. In my portfolio you will find that I have ample experience in the areas of
: Experience Design, Branded Environments, Event Design, In-store Retail Communication 2D & 3D, Strategy and Concept Development, UX / UI Design, Storytelling, Publishing, Art Direction & Education.
What Drives me...
- Team player (no lone wolf)
- I always combine creative and sound commercial thinking
- Strategy mindset with a 'can do" attitude (walk before you run)
- Experienced design coach, moderator and motivator
- I enjoy leading a team and getting things done
- Always learning, also out of human interest
- Proven qualities in Networking
- I believe in supporting the best ideas and approach
- Sensitive to client's demands and aware of global design and business trends
- Always optimistic but grounded in the reality of the situation
- I value humor and a cooperative atmosphere
- Traveling, international mindset with a strong interest in local customs
- Respect for the environment and social behaviour
Skills
Software, Excellent Knowledge of:, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Basic Knowledge of:, 3D Max, V-Ray, Corel Draw, Google Sketchup Pro, Conceptual:, Creative Strategy, Concept Development, Copywriting, Storytelling
Sector Experience
Automotive, Fashion Apparel & Sports, Retail, Hospitality, Travel, Medical, Publishing, Philanthropy, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Education, Banking & Finance, IT, Energy, Arts & Entertainment, Real State , FMCG, Electronics, Printing, Telecom
Awards
Society of Environmental Design Merit Award 2009, E.ON Vistior Centers Corporate Branding 2009, Nominee Dutch Design Awards 2009, New Commercial Spaces AUTO RAI Amsterdam
Clients
7 for All Man Kind, ABN Amro, Agrifirm, Ansorg Lighting, Bolsius Candles International, Boston Brothers, car2go, Donna Karan New York, Doug Egberts, Douglas Perfumeries, DSM, Dusseldorf Airport Arkaden, Dutch Design Hotel Artemis, DUX Hotel, E.ON Energy, Emschergenossenschaft, Feyenoord Soccer Club, FOC, Friso, Globus Supermarkets, Gruner + Jahr - Bertelsmann AG, Heerema Offshore, Heineken, Helly Hanson Workwear, IHC, ING, KLM, L'Oreal Paris, Lutron Electronics, Macy*s New York, MEXX, MINI, New York Times, OMV Austria, Philips, PUMA, PWC PricewaterhouseCoopers, Rabobank, RAI Amsterdam, Ralph Lauren, Randstad, Sony, Street One, Targo Bank, Teva, Triumph, Van Aarsen, Virgin/Apple iQ, Visplay
Trade Associations
The Association of Dutch Designers (BNO)., The Association of Dutch Designers (Beroepsorganisatie Nederlandse Ontwerpers, BNO) is the professional association for designers and design agencies in the Netherlands.