Description

Meertalige senior communicatieadviseur met meer dan 7 jaar internationale ervaring in zowel de publieke als private sector, met een achtergrond in overheid, financiën, technologie, retail en academische instellingen.

Expert in interne en externe communicatie, stakeholdermanagement en het leiden van strategische initiatieven van concept tot uitvoering. Ervaren in het adviseren van senior leiders, het managen van impactvolle marketingcampagnes en het vertalen van complex beleid naar heldere, toepasbare boodschappen. Nederlandse met een internationale achtergrond en werkervaring in multiculturele teams en complexe matrixorganisaties.

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Multilingual senior communications advisor with 7+ years of international experience across private and public sectors, with a background in government, finance, tech, retail, and academia.

Proven track record in internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement, and leading strategic initiatives from concept to execution. Skilled in advising senior leadership, managing high-impact campaigns, and translating complex policy into clear, actionable messaging. Native Dutch speaker with a global mindset, experienced in navigating multicultural teams and complex matrix organizations.

Skills:

Tech skills: Microsoft Teams & Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Meet) Keynote, Slack, Trello, Asana, Mailchimp

Domaines d’expertise

Langues

Anglais
Bilingue ou natif
Néerlandais
Bilingue ou natif
Allemand
Capacité professionnelle complète
Espagnol
Notions

Préférences en matière de lieu de travail

Accepte de travailler sur site

Amsterdam (jusqu’à 50 km)

Sora & Sora Consulting
FREELANCE COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
CONSEIL & AUDIT
juin 2022 - Aujourd'hui (4 ans)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Launched Sora & Sora Consulting to deliver strategic communications, content, and bid management solutions for clients across sectors and markets.
• Advised clients in New York and Amsterdam on strategic communications planning, marketing analytics, content development, and tender proposals.
• Since 2022, developed and led academic courses and tailor-made lectures on Internal and Employee Communications, Persuasive Communications, Branding, PR, and Crisis Communications at Bifröst University in Iceland.
• Facilitated cross-cultural workshops for professionals and students, focusing on pitching strategies, integrated PR, and marketing communication best practices.
Internal communication Content marketing
ING Bank
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
septembre 2021 - septembre 2024 (3 ans)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Managed cross-functional teams (and led a team of five advisors) to develop and execute strategic communication plans, aligning corporate objectives for internal audiences and for external marketing goals. This resulted in a measurable increase in engagement, global brand awareness, and stronger long-term stakeholder partnerships.
• Led large-scale internal brand activations and events, including the Global Innovation Summit 2022 with 2,300+ internal registrations, successfully managing budget, C-suite alignment, cross-business planning, and agency negotiations to ensure a seamless, high-impact rollout.
Corporate Communications Strategic Communications Internal communication External communication communication plan
Wunderman Thompson - WPP (Microsoft als client)
BUSINESS PROGRAM & EVENTS MANAGER
octobre 2020 - septembre 2021 (11 mois)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
• In this dual role: Managed internal and external communications and event branding for Microsoft, ensuring alignment with corporate policies on accessibility, inclusion, and brand integrity.
• Planned and executed 50+ B2B events, campaigns, and workshops across the EMEA region, contributing to client retention and increased brand awareness among FTSE 100 companies in the NL/EU markets.
• Led operations at the Microsoft Technology Centre (MTC), coordinating in-person and virtual sessions between clients and experts on emerging digital technologies and innovation strategies.
Sales B2B Marketing Events Communication strategy Technology