EDUCATION

2023 – Present, BSc Biology
Wageningen University and Research (Wageningen, NL)
Specialisation: Ecology


2019 – Present, BSc Animal Sciences
Wageningen University and Research (Wageningen, NL)
Specialisation: Biological Functioning of Animals


Electives: Companion Animals, Programming in Python, Artificial Intelligence, Management of Forest and Nature Organisations


2013 – 2019, Bilingual VWO (pre-university education)
Grotius College (Delft, NL)
Profile: Nature and Health, with additional courses in Physics, Visual Arts, and Computer Science
Additional: International Baccalaureate in English Language and Literature

VOLUNTEER WORK / EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

2022 – 2023, Treasurer, Wageningen Archery Club (Wageningen, NL)
I served on the board of the Wageningen Archery Club, a student sports association with around 70 members, for a year. Although my official role was treasurer, I was involved in a wide range of general board tasks. This experience taught me a lot about organization, decision-making, communication, and operating in a formal setting.


2022 – Present, Merch committee, Wageningen Archery Club (Wageningen, NL)
I’ve created a range of designs for the archery club, including the current WAC logo, promotional materials, and clothing. I also occasionally handle the ordering of merchandise we’ve designed.


2019 and 2021, Volunteer at Harnas Wildlife Foundation (Gobabis, NAM)
At Harnas Wildlife Foundation, I helped care for and rehabilitate animals such as lions, leopards, monkeys, and more. I also served as team leader for the group responsible for the most vulnerable animals. I volunteered here twice, for a total of 11 weeks.


2007 – 2018, Active member at Scouting Paulus Delft (Delft, NL)
I gained a lot of valuable experience through scouting. It was a great environment to develop social skills and learn practical abilities such as leadership, navigation, and teamwork.

SKILLS

IT: Python, R, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office, LaTeX, Markdown, proficient with most software

Certifications: Car driver’s licence (Rijbewijs B), PADI Open Water Scuba Diver

LANGUAGES

  • Dutch – Native
  • English - Fluent (International Baccalaureate)
  • Learning Spanish

FURTHER INTERESTS