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Headlines Group - 24ora.comNews Correspondent
Apr. 2023Miami, Florida, United StatesInternational news correspondent for the Dutch Caribbean's largest news outlet, 24ora.com. Currently based in Miami! I’m covering USA-related, Aruba-related and international news around the world, bringing the latest and most impactful stories to our audience.
BookAruba.com | ExperitoursManaging Director
Sep. 2016ArubaExperiential Tourism Startup focused in enhancing Aruba's offerings for the traveller of today. We offer Historical Downtown Walking Tours, Food Tours and the daily operation of the California Lighthouse ( Aruba's Most Visited Landmark )
Aruba Tourism AuthorityEvents & Sponsorship Specialist
Nov. 2014 - Aug. 2016ArubaOversee, Evaluate, Coordinate and Promote all sport, music, conference related events/festival organised and/or sponsored by The Aruba Tourism Authority. This included international travels to multiple destinations in order to attract international visitors to the island. Additionally I was responsible for live social media postings during the events on the official Aruba fanpage.
E-Business EventsFounder
Jan. 2014As the Founder of a digital marketing and e-business education platform in the Caribbean, I spearheaded the creation of e-Aruba , e-Curacao, and e-SXM (St Maarten) Business Seminars. By fostering strategic partnerships with international and local speakers while implementing innovative marketing strategies, we successfully expanded to three islands and introducing a new exciting location as the 4th to the series.
Marky Bee's RestaurantGeneral Manager
Jan. 2012 - Jul. 2013ArubaRecently opened a lunch and dinner buffet restaurant in Aruba. Currently the restaurant is being leased by a third party,
Stichting Schouwburg Aruba ( Cas di Cultura )Boardmember
Nov. 2010 - Apr. 2023
Infinity Media Aruba & EventsBusiness Owner
Oct. 2007ArubaOffering consulting services in the events , public relations, marketing, and communication segment on its own account and for other local and international companies. With Infinity Media Aruba & Events we organize successful e-series seminars in the Caribbean and other events/concerts. Editions in Aruba, Curacao, and Sint Maarten draw hundreds of attendees.
Headlines Group ( 24ora.com & Trempan )Founder & Managing Director
Mar. 2007ArubaHeadlines Group operates with a team of over 20 professionals, news platform www.24ora.com ( Papiamento, English and Spanish Editions), and online newspaper Trempan. 24ora.com is the largest news corporation in the Dutch Caribbean based in Aruba with thousands of daily visitors and more than 195.000 followers on social media.
Elite Productions & EntertainmentSales & Marketing
Sep. 2006 - Nov. 2014I am in charge of the marketing efforts for Elite Productions & Entertainment. Also i take care of all business related to dj and mc needs for the destination wedding market in Aruba.
A&K Broadcasting NVSales & Marketing Manager
Sep. 2006 - Jan. 2009A&K Broadcasting NV operated at that time two radio stations. Cool FM 98.9 and Latina FM 92.3 I was responsible for creating marketing campaigns, sales acquisition, commercial events, pr events and updating of the radio station's website www.coolaruba.com
Google BVQuality Rater
Jul. 2006 - Sep. 2006For 2 months in the transition of applying for a full time job i was employed by Google BV Netherlands as a Quality Rater.
Beyond ROIAccount Manager
Jan. 2006 - Jul. 2006Internship working at a leading e-marketing firm in Hallandale, Florida USA. Setting up campaigns on Google, Yahoo, MSN and other paid / search marketing platforms.
Your Hosting BVAccount Manager
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2006Assist current and prospect clients with the registration and or upgrade of their domain names and/or hosting packages.
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