Curriculum Vitae
With over 25 years of experience as a manager, curator, facilitator and editor, I specialize in supporting organizations toward strategic development and innovation. My work is marked by leading interdisciplinary teams to achieve cohesive and dynamic collaborations.
My expertise encompasses:
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Strategic organizational development: Co-creating and implementing long-term strategies that align with the evolving dynamics of the cultural landscape.
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Leadership of interdisciplinary teams: Managing diverse groups of up to 80 fixed, freelance, and volunteer collaborators, fostering environments that encourage creativity and innovation.
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Comprehensive project management: Overseeing cultural initiatives from conception to realization, ensuring meaningful engagement with authorities and different stakeholders.
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Financial management: Expertise in budgeting, controlling, and securing funding through public and private channels to sustain and grow cultural projects.
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Mentorship and coaching: Guiding makers and thinkers in developing innovative projects, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and fresh perspectives.
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Facilitation of collaborative platforms: Designing and leading workshops, discussions, and co-creation sessions that encourage dialogue and shared learning.
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Editorial contributions: Providing insightful content as a writer and editor for various cultural publications.
Languages:
Dutch: mother tongue
English: C2
French: C2
German: C2
Italian: B1
Russian: A1
Work experience
In charge of the development of the new department Programme at the Historical Museum Basel. In the future all public activities (exhibitions, cultural mediation, events and other formats) will be developed from the point of view of cultural mediation. This needs a new strategy, new cultural offers, a reorganization and new processes for project management.
- Led the transformation of Museumsquartier Bern into an interdisciplinary cultural hub, integrating 11 cultural and educational institutions.
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Initiated the development of a shared brand identity, enhancing the collective visibility and cohesion of the institutions.
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Launched joint cultural formats.
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Participated in strategic discussions to revitalize urban spaces within the Museumsquartier, contributing to the cultural and social vibrancy of the area.
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Oversaw the development of the Museumsgarten, a temporary public space promoting cultural activities and community engagement.
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Engaged employees, local residents, and stakeholders in a collaborative and iterative process, ensuring a co-creative approach to cultural development.
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Organized workshops, discussions, and events to involve the community in the planning and evolution of the Museumsquartier.
Alps Art Academy, Tenna, (CH); HKB, Bern (CH); ROC Romainmôtier (CH); Arsenic, Lausanne (CH); La Manufacture, Lausanne (CH); ZHdK, Zurich (CH); Eikon Fribourg (CH); Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund, Zurich (CH); LIVE, Fribourg (CH); Frascati, Amsterdam (NL); Cifas, Bruxelles (BE); EDHEA, Sierre (CH); Tanzquartier, Vienna (AT); K3, Hamburg (DE); Dutch-Flemish Theatre Festival (NL/BE), oncurating.org, Journal for Visual Art Practice, Etcetera, ...
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Transformed the institution into an interdisciplinary, collaborative research program integrating arts and sciences.
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Developed and facilitated various formats, including thematic residencies and public events, to promote dynamic exchanges among artists and experts from diverse fields.
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Hosted and mentored artists and experts from various disciplines, fostering a collaborative environment.
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Oversaw administration, communication, financial management, and building maintenance, ensuring seamless operations.
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Developed communication strategies, public relations efforts, and networking initiatives to enhance institutional visibility and engagement.
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Led a diverse team of permanent staff, freelancers, and volunteers, promoting a cohesive and productive work culture.
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Served on the board of the Directorate of Cultural and Social Affairs of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives in Zurich, contributing to policy development and strategic decision-making.
Work experience
2015-2017
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2011-2014
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2007-2010
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