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I am interested in any exciting propositions in which I can incorporate my skills. Long or short term. Either free-lance or on the payroll.

Open to new opportunities and adventures , I am also willing to follow any necessary extra schooling in order to broaden my horizons.

Exceptionally good with children and teens, our more senior citizens...and even animals, I always make sure we have fun together!

I am a genuinely good-natured and happy person and I have no problems in improvising when an acute situation calls for a change of plans.

Never afraid to be honest, I prefer to stay authentic and transparant in relations, both personally and professionally. What you see is what you get, no skeletons in the closet.

So I must admit...athough creative ansd always willing to learn,(I did build this WIX site all by myself!) my computer skills are pretty basic, but I do have a driving license, a lot of positive energy and, being English, my survival technique in our world today is to "always to look on the bright side of life"....of course!

If you would like any extra info about me please feel free to call me or consult my contacts under references.

2009 - present

Freelance childrens art and English language support teacher at childrens elementary schools in Amsterdam:De 2e Daltonschool, De Vlinderboom, De Kinkerbuurtschool, De Leonardo Da Vincischool, also in collaboration with Buutvrij-Overblijf, Combiwel, Stadsboerderij De Zimmerhoeve, and Richard Lenzen.

Creative, fun and multi-lingual nanny and cook for children aged 0 to 12, last employed by lifestyle journalist Elleke van Duin in 2011- 2012.

Assistant/workingstudent for hot yoga teachers at Absolute Yoga Amsterdam.

All round artist and designer: professional, commercial or private commissions.

In the past, long term collaboration with M2L Verfarchitecten, artists J. Henry Kester, Johan Groot and Petra Verboeket. 1994 -2002

Also tv and stage backdrop projects with (pop)artists Herman Brood and Bennie Jolink. 1997-2001

Costume design, make-up and setdressing in the early days for director/camerman Guido van Gennep, artist/director Dick Tuinder, director Simone van Dusseldorp, directors Tallulah Schwab and Martin Koolhoven. 1990-1997

Recent stage productions (art department) with

script writer/musician Jeroen den Hengst most recently childrens musical De Bullebak, also with musician Hans van der Veerdonk , architects Femke Bosch and Theo Hoekstra, artist Jasper Krabbe and producer Fred Boot(Soldaat van Oranje). 2013

Support on various art projects for 60 Layers of Cake artists and designer collective. 2010 - present

1992 - present

2009 - 2011

Assistant cook for lunch and party catering at

DTZ Zadelhoff real estate head-office, Amsterdam

2007- 2009

Senior sales consultant for high-end mens, women and childrens fashion and shoes at Luukies( now closed) and Luuks, Amsterdam

Vintage clothing sales for Laura Dolls, Amsterdam

2005 - 2007

Owner of Vianicola for Kids, sales agency for high-end childrens fashion and shoes. Introduction in NL and BE of succesfull Danish brands, Bisgaard(shoes)and Drappadot(clothing).

2002 - 2005

Senior sales consultant for high end childrens fashion, accessories and shoes at Sterk (now closed) and Zacht, Amsterdam

2001 - 2002

1990 - 1995

Senior sales consultant for high end designer clothing for men and women at Margriet Nannings and Agnes B. Amsterdam

1987- 1988

Sales consultant for renowned interior designer store The Frozen Fountain, Amsterdam. Alas, only for 4 months due to crisis after 9-11

1988 - 1991

Multi-lingual student tourguide for Rederij Kooij, canal boat company, Amsterdam

Sales consultant for high end designer clothing for men and women at the Esprit flagship store, Amsterdam