Wout Gijsbers

Hi, I'm Wout Gijsbers, owner of 59 STAPLES Digital Sustainability Consultancy

What defines me? I am hard-working, efficiency-focused, rational, structured and unconventional. I thrive in (team) situations where I am forced to approach complex problems from multiple perspectives. I am a person with a deep-seated interest in digital media, sociology, psychology and sustainability. I am a fond believer in the power of humor. What defines my professional experience? My professional experience mostly consists of working in small yet diverse teams with widely varying sets of (both practical and strategical) task. This has thought me to approach complex problems from both a pragmatic and conceptual, yet rational perspective. In addition my professional experience has taught me to think on different levels, incorporating views from individuals with widely variant backgrounds. What is my main professional goal? My goal is to work in a flexible, innovative and sustainable environment in which I can motivate others to excel both individually as well as in groups.

Social Media Consultant at Internet Marketing Nederland

March 2012 - February 2013

- Sales of Internet Marketing products and services (e.g., SEO, SEA, Web Design, Web Development in WordPress and Magento and Social Media consultancy). - Social Media Management - Social Media Consultancy - Internet Marketing Consultancy - Creation and implementation of Social Media Trainings - Development of Social Media Video Courses (e.g., Facebook and LinkedIn) - Recording of over +12 hours of voice-over material - Greenscreen presentations - Financial Administration - Account Management

Reviewer at Blauwmedia Uitgeverij

March 2012 - February 2013

Writing Social Media Reviews for companies strongly affiliated with the target group of "Tred", "Fotovisie" and "Vrouwenmode", three Dutch magazines.

Social Media Internship at Internet Marketing Nederland

January 2012 - February 2012

- Sales (Support) of Internet Marketing products and services (e.g., SEO, SEA, Web Design, Web Development in WordPress and Magento and Social Media consultancy). - Social Media Management - Financial Administration - Account Management - Market and Competitive Analysis for Internet Marketing trainings in the Netherlands

Blogger for Waikato International at University of Waikato

July 2011 - November 2011

Providing regular blog posts for other (potential) international students about my activities at, in and around the University of Waikato, so as to provide an insight into what life as an international student at the University of Waikato entails.

Logistics Assistant at Stichting ORO

October 2007 - June 2011

Transportation of food, beverages, medicine and laundry at "Het Rijtven", an institute for the mentally-challenged situated in Deurne, the Netherlands.

Logistics Manager at Make a Move Nederland

June 2010 - January 2011

- Planning and coordination of logistics and team management during a large Career event for 550+ students and 25 companies with a team consisting of 30+ individuals. - Creation of manpower plans, schedules and instruction manuals - Online Media Management (Facebook, Twitter and website) - Account management (i.e., location and sponsors)

Special Projects Manager at Make a Move Nederland

January 2010 - June 2010

- Organization and coordination of "the Future is Yours", a small Career Coaching event for +30 students - Organization and coordination of the first Maastricht edition of "Women at the Top", a Career Coaching event for +30 female students

Warehouse Assistant at Sanders Afbouw V.O.F.

May 2003 - August 2006

Warehouse Management and Stock Management as well as operations in various carpentry projects.

Owner at 59 STAPLES

January 2013

59 STAPLES operates in the interface between Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing and Corporate Responsibility. As the Owner of 59 STAPLES, I specialize in Digital Sustainability consultancy. 59 STAPLES will be officially launched in May 2013.

SBE Maastricht University

2010 – 2012

Master of Science (MSc)

University of Waikato

2011 – 2011

(Semester Abroad) Master of Science (MSc)

UCM Maastricht University

2006 – 2009

Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honors

Concentration: Social Sciences

Simon Fraser University

2008 – 2008

(Semester Abroad) Bachelor of Science (BSc)

St. Willibrord Gymnasium

2000 – 2006

VWO

Concentration: Natuur en Gezondheid + Economics + Latin

Social Media, Sustainability, Snowboarding, Music