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CREATIVE DIRECTOR | CREATIVE STRATEGIST | BRAND, COMMUNITY & CULTURE

PROFILE

Creative strategist, cultural researcher and creative operations leader with 11+ years of experience across brand development, live experiences, customer experience, events and the creative industries. Founder and Creative Director of SK!NT, leading concept development, brand identity, creative production, campaigns and community engagement across the UK and Netherlands. Combines cultural insight, audience research, visual storytelling and hands-on operational leadership to develop ideas from strategy through execution. Experienced working across multidisciplinary teams, building partnerships and creating culturally relevant experiences for diverse audiences.

CORE STRENGTHS

Creative Direction  |  Creative Strategy  |  Concept Development  |  Brand Strategy  |  Art Direction  |  Cultural Strategy  |  Integrated Campaigns  |  Visual Storytelling  |  Audience Insights  |  Qualitative Research  |  Experiential Production  |  Social & Digital Content  |  Cross-functional Collaboration  |  Stakeholder Management  |  Team Leadership  |  Project Management

EXPERIENCE

Event Manager & Creative Director | LXVI & SK!NT / SKIINT

Oct 2012 - Present | UK & Netherlands

• Founded and lead an independent culture and nightlife brand, defining creative vision, positioning, visual identity and audience experience across digital and physical touchpoints.

• Develop end-to-end creative concepts from research and cultural insight through campaign direction, graphic design, content, event production and live execution.

• Lead multidisciplinary collaborators including artists, DJs, designers, promoters and production teams, aligning creative ambition with timelines, budgets and operational requirements.

• Build partnerships with venues, artists and cultural organisations, translating brand strategy into relevant programming and community engagement.

• Use audience feedback, qualitative insight and emerging AI-supported workflows to test ideas, refine messaging and strengthen creative decision-making.

Assistant Manager | Rosa's Thai

Feb 2026 - Present | London, UK

• Lead day-to-day operations in a high-volume customer environment, coordinating teams, service delivery, performance and operational standards.

• Developed and executed local marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and attract clientele.

• Coach and develop team members, resolve complex customer issues and maintain a consistent brand experience under pressure.

• Work cross-functionally with management on labour planning, stock, compliance and continuous improvement.

Assistant Manager | Pho Restaurant

Aug 2022 - Apr 2025 | London, UK

• Progressed through front-of-house, supervisor and assistant manager responsibilities, leading teams and delivering high-volume customer experiences.

• Managed training, service standards, stock, internal audits, health and safety and operational problem-solving.

Equity Champion | Office for Institutional Equity, University of East London

Nov 2021 - Oct 2022 | London, UK

• Supported inclusive practice and organisational initiatives focused on equity, representation, belonging and stakeholder engagement.

La Biennale di Venezia Fellowship | British Council

May 2022 - Jun 2022 | Venice, Italy

• Participated in an international fellowship centred on contemporary art, cultural exchange, creative practice and global arts audiences.

Special Events Intern | Ham Polo Club London

Jul 2019 - Sep 2019 | London, UK

• Supported planning and delivery of special events, guest experience, coordination and live operations.

Host & Waiter | IQ Creative B.V. (Nomads & Mazzo)

Oct 2014 - Jul 2016 | Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Delivered customer experience within international hospitality and lifestyle venues, working across multicultural teams.

Exam Invigilator | British Council

Apr 2015 - Apr 2016 | Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Supported secure exam delivery, candidate experience and compliance with procedural standards.

Student Union Officer / Cultural Activities Coordinator | BSix Sixth Form

Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 | London, UK

• Planned cultural activities and student engagement initiatives while representing student interests and supporting community participation.

Event Marketing | Rough Hill & Ministry of Sound

Sep 2012 - Dec 2014 | London, UK

• Supported nightlife event marketing, promotions and audience development.

EDUCATION

PhD via MPhil - Arts & Creative Industries

University of East London, London, UK | 2021-2027

MA Contemporary Performance Practice

University of East London, London, UK | 2020-2021

HNC Hospitality Management (Level 4)

LLCA, London, UK | 2019

Propedeuse: International Communication & Media

Hogeschool Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands | 2016

RESEARCH & CREATIVE METHODS

Audience Research  |  Semi-structured Interviews  |  Ethnography  |  Cultural Analysis  |  Insight Synthesis  |  Practice-based Research  |  Concept Testing  |  Creative Experimentation  |  Storytelling  |  Community Research

TOOLS & SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop  |  Canva  |  Graphic Design  |  Social Media  |  Content Development  |  Event Coordination  |  Brand Development  |  Marketing  |  Team Management  |  Microsoft Office  |  Google Workspace  |  AI-assisted Research & Ideation

LANGUAGES

English - Native  |  Dutch - A1