EDUCATION / LEARNING

A foundation to build on

Business Administration gave me an organisational perspective. Business Information Management and deep learning brought data and technology closer to practice.

MSc BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Cum laude

8.3/ 10Final average grade
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    MSc Business Information Management

    Rotterdam School of Management · Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Graduated cum laude. Average grade: 8.3/10. Master’s thesis on plant biosignals and greenhouse LED lighting.

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    BSc Business Administration

    Rotterdam School of Management · Erasmus University Rotterdam

    A foundation in how organisations work. Minor: Artificial Intelligence and Societal Impact. Coursework in data engineering, modelling and analytics.

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    Pre-university education (VWO)

    ISW Hoogeland · Naaldwijk

    Economics & Society profile.

Exploring deep learning

During my studies I explored Python, Jupyter Notebooks, CNNs, SimCLR and computer vision. Two classification exercises made the importance of label definitions, edge cases and data quality concrete.

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CONTINUED LEARNING

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Beginner Chinese

Supplier visits in China in 2024 prompted an interest in learning the language. Beginner Chinese classes at A1.1 level through Erasmus/RSM followed, completed with a certificate. A practical experience gave direction to further learning.

Course period: October–December 2024. Result: PASS.

The starting point: suppliers in China

COMMUNICATION

Languages

Dutch

Working language

Used in my Dutch portfolio and professional communication.

CONTINUED LEARNING

Certificates and qualifications

From languages and online marketing to bookkeeping. Each achievement includes its supporting document and, where stated, its validity period.

Language credentials

  • Chinese A1.1 · Beginners 1

    Language & Training Centre · Erasmus University Rotterdam ·

    Successfully completed the beginner course. Final result: PASS.

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  • English level statement · Aptis

    Language & Training Centre · Erasmus University Rotterdam ·

    Overall C1.1; reading, writing and speaking C1.1; listening C1.2. The institution’s subdivisions are reproduced as stated.

    Historical result. The statement was valid for one year.

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  • Cambridge English · Advanced (C1)

    Cambridge Assessment English ·

    Certificate in Advanced English. Grade C, overall score 185, CEFR C1. Includes front and reverse.

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  • Cambridge English · First (B2)

    Cambridge English Language Assessment ·

    First Certificate in English. Grade C, overall score 165, CEFR B2. Includes front and reverse.

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Digital marketing and e-commerce

  • Understanding SEO

    HeyTony Marketing ·

    Certificate of completion for the online SEO course.

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  • Reach shoppers with Sponsored Display

    Amazon Advertising ·

    Course completed under Frenk4Business.

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  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

    Google Digitale Werkplaats ·

    Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certification exam.

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  • Leverage Stores for brand growth

    Amazon Advertising ·

    Course completed under Frenk4Business. Score: 93.

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  • Learn the fundamentals of sponsored ads

    Amazon Advertising ·

    Course completed under Frenk4Business. Score: 90.

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  • Sponsored Products Advanced

    bol.com ·

    Successfully completed. Awarded to Frenk Kester / Frenk4Business.

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Bookkeeping

  • Basic Bookkeeping (BKB) / Elementary Bookkeeping

    Nederlandse Associatie voor Examinering ·

    Association diploma in basic bookkeeping.

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