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Ghent, BE

Simon Verstraete,
Junior Marketeer.

Overview

I'm a Creative Tech-Head Marketeer—a fusion of passion and innovation. Creativity energizes and fulfills me, while technology endlessly fascinates me. As an entrepreneur with my own business, I find my true joy in crafting fresh ideas and innovative marketing concepts. It's a thrilling adventure, weaving creativity and technology into a tapestry of boundless possibilities.

Education

Education was my ship, and I sailed through my bachelor degrees in SME management and Marketing at HOGENT. Creative and critical thinking at Eötvös Loránd University Budapest broadened my horizons. Now, I'm a visionary armed with knowledge and passion ready to conquer the world's ocean of possibilities. Anchors aweigh!

Experience

From marketing maven to Dutch dynamo! Crafting campaigns, tracking performance, and bridging cultures, I navigated the marketing landscape with flair. As I continue to stride forward, the future shines bright with possibilities!

Highlights reel:

  • 🌟 Website Wizardry: Mastered the art of website publication and proofreading, ensuring our online presence dazzled with Dutch finesse.
  • 🚀 Social Media Sorcerer: Cast spells of engagement with captivating posts and lead generation campaigns on LinkedIn and Google Ads, capturing the Dutch audience's attention.
  • 💡 Email Extraordinaire: Crafted compelling email campaigns and press articles with impeccable timing, captivating Dutch readers and driving interest in our offerings.

From sneaker passion to a thriving biz! Market research, dedication, and customers first, I conquered challenges with style. Future's bright as I keep striding—entrepreneurial spirit intact, sneaker revolution ignited! 🚀

Highlights reel:

  • 🔍 Market Research Guru: investigated the sneaker market, identifying trends and rare releases like a pro.
  • 🚀 Passion Propelled Success: Transformed a beloved hobby into a thriving and profitable business venture.
  • 💼 Customer-Centric Approach: Put customers first, building lasting relationships and fostering loyalty.

During my internship as Marketing assistent in a promising IT scale-up: "Hive CPQ", I thrived in diverse marketing tasks—unleashing SEO magic, analyzing competitors, crafting compelling sales pitches, and igniting LinkedIn campaigns. From buzzing G2 startup hype to mastering German website translation, I embraced creativity and innovation, leaving a lasting impact in the marketing realm. 🐝🚀

Highlights reel:

  • 🧙 Diverse Marketing Wizardry: Excelled in various marketing tasks, from SEO magic to crafting compelling sales pitches.
  • 🎓 Continuous Learning: Earned 3 LinkedIn Ad certificates in Content and Creative Design, Marketing Solutions Fundamentals, and Marketing Strategy during the internship.
  • 📚 Research Excellence: Demonstrated passion for marketing by exploring Relationship Marketing in the IT sector through a compelling Bachelor thesis.

Kept track of customers and did prospection for potential clients, smoothly integrating them into the CRM system. Communicated confidently with clients, building strong connections and making a positive impact in sales and marketing. 🤝

Highlights reel:

  • 📊Data Dynamo: Accuratly tracked customer information, ensuring smooth operations at PVO Consultancy
  • 🎯 Fearless Prospector: Sought out potential clients with courage, seamlessly integrating them into the CRM system.
  • 💬 Client Whisperer: Charmed clients with confident communication, forging lasting connections that fueled sales and marketing success.

From administrative sorcery at Sweco Belgium to logistical wizardry at Hama NV. I transformed into a speedy bicycle courier with Deliveroo and the Nachtkoerier, delivering smiles and delicious delights. Catering at UGENT and jazzing it up with the ECO team at Gent Jazz added festivity to my adventurous mix. Embracing learning and fun, I left a trail of inspiring experiences behind. 🎉

Highlights reel:

  • 👥 Efficient Team Player: Thrived in diverse student jobs, seamlessly collaborating with colleagues, and achieving remarkable results.
  • 🌟 Adaptability Extraordinaire: From administrative brilliance to logistics wizardry, embraced various roles with enthusiasm, showcasing unparalleled adaptability.

Language Skills

Dutch

English

French

Hobbies

Skiing.

Sneaker (business).

Running & Swimming.

Get in touch

Excited to kickstart my journey in the professional world! I'd love to learn from your experiences and contribute my fresh perspectives. Feel free to get in touch at simon.verstraete@hotmail.be or reach out to me at +32 479 089 166. Let's connect and explore how we can grow together. Looking forward to hearing from you!.

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