Student at Universiteit Utrecht
Utrecht Area, Netherlands
- Current
-
- Student at University College Utrecht
- Past
-
- Intern at Amazing Zambia
- Associate at Ekoplaza Alkmaar
- Promotional worker at Fitness First
- Brochure deliverer at Netwerk VSP
- Promotion worker at Het Customer Care Center
- Exchange student at AFS Intercultural Programs
- Education
-
- University College Utrecht
- Rosny College
- Stedelijk Dalton college Alkmaar, first four years of VWO (Atheneum)
- Xiamen University
- Recommended
-
2 people have recommended Wesley - Connections
-
37
connections
- Industry
- Research
Wesley Stuurman’s Summary
Honors student at the Liberal Arts & Science college of the UU, University College Utrecht. Specialised and interested in debating, presenting, managing and providing advice on a wide range of issues. Hard, motivated worker who knows how to value labour and is dedicated to the company. Decent amount of foreign experience (year-long high school exchange to Australia at the age of 16, six months to China to learn Chinese in september 2008 and a two month internship in Zambia in the summer of 2009
Wesley Stuurman’s Specialties:
Branding and identity, youth culture, sociology, politics, current affairs, foreign affairs and debating.
Wesley Stuurman’s Experience
-
Student
University College Utrecht
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
Liberal Arts & Science honours college. Major in Sociology/Anthropology and Politics. Minor in Chinese Studies
-
Intern
Amazing Zambia
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2009 — August 2009 (2 months)
I spent two months in Zambia as an intern for the Amazing Zambia organization. My tasks were linked to the development of a Corporate Social Responsibility program and we researched, as well as initiated economic development opportunities for the local population.
-
Associate
Ekoplaza Alkmaar
(Supermarkets industry)
May 2007 — July 2009 (2 years 3 months)
Ekoplaza is a small chain of biological supermarkets in The Netherlands. I was hired as an associate and received an all-round education in running the departments. Gradually I received more responsibilities and in absence of the manager, I was often responsible for closing the store. On my return from China, I was immediately rehired to run the bakery on Saturday's.
Fitness First Alkmaar -
Promotional worker
Fitness First
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
October 2006 — April 2007 (7 months)
Solely responsible for the marketing and promotion of the Fitness First branch in Alkmaar, The Netherlands. In my function I supported the sales team by creating appointments through face to face meeting, follow up calls and promotional activities including the handing out of flyers and goodies.
-
Brochure deliverer
Netwerk VSP
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)
2002 — 2007 (5 years )
Responsible for the delivery of brochures in a neighbourhood of about 250 households. Interrupted by a year-long exchange to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (schoolyear 2005-2006)
-
Promotion worker
Het Customer Care Center
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
July 2006 — August 2006 (2 months)
At the Fitness First, I was responsible for attracting new customers and the gathering and follow up of telephone leads. I also gave potential members a tour of the club.
-
Exchange student
AFS Intercultural Programs
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 2005 — July 2006 (1 year )
Being on exchange means that you are the local representative of your nation. Also, during my exchange I have continuesly made an effort to promote the organisation through both formal and informal contacts. Numerous times I have been asked to visits schools and present the organisation and the idea of going on exchange.
Wesley Stuurman’s Education
-
University College Utrecht
Bachelor of Arts , Sociology/Anthropology and Politics , 2007 — 2010 (expected)
The international honours college of Utrecht University.
- Activities and Societies:
- Vice-Chair InvestmentCommittee, Member of the Board of DebateCommittee, Member of PoliticsCommittee, Member of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE),
-
Rosny College
Certificate in Overseas Studies , Sociology, English, tourism, Housing & Design and Adventure Education , 2005 — 2006
Highschool exchange to Rosny College, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
-
Stedelijk Dalton college Alkmaar, first four years of VWO (Atheneum)
-
Xiamen University
Chinese Studies
6 month exchange to Xiamen University for a minor in Chinese Studies
Additional Information
Wesley Stuurman’s Interests:
New technology, reading, debating, presenting, travelling, other cultures and youthparticipation.
Wesley Stuurman’s Groups:
Freelance journalist Plugout (2007-), member of the Alkmaar youth council (2006-2007), member of the Noord-Holland state youth council (2006-), member of AFS Hobart intercultural exchanges (2005-2006).
-
FD Career Challenge -
University College Utrecht Alumni
Wesley Stuurman’s Honors:
Organiser youth elections (2006), Stedelijk Dalton College scholarship towards highschool exchange Australia (2005), highschool exchange Australia (2005-2006), Third prize Tasmanian stock exchange game (2005), First prize in Young Achievement Australia State of Tasmania Awards (2005), participant Leadership training Energizers.eu (2008), selected as coach for the project Kidswize by the Nationale Jeugdraad (2007-2008).
Wesley Stuurman’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
