Stijn Van Kempen
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I am a driven and motivated individual with a strong passion for creativity and continuous learning. With a background in media design and practical experience in retail work, I bring a proactive attitude, teamwork experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. I am eager to learn, contribute my skills, support my colleagues, and grow professionally in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Worker
Zeeman
Zetten, Netherlands.
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Operated cash register, processing transactions, handled refunds and helped customers with their questions.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and did small gestures like opening the door.
- Always prioritized helping customers over completing my other routine tasks.
- Maintaining store organization and cleanliness by folding clothes etc.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products. Gave customers tips on where to buy the products we didn't offer.
Graphic Design Intern
Storm Media
Oosterhout, Netherlands
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing creative ideas for client presentations, proposals and project ideas.
- Participated in marketing meetings with the marketing team. Contributed my creative ideas for projects.
- Conducted research on design trends.
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Collaborated with the creative team to develop visually appealing graphics for various projects, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Created engaging social media content for multiple clients.
Graphic Design Intern
LikeBamboo
Nijmegen, Netherlands
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided social media content for multiple clients.
- Worked on multiple projects simultaneously while putting quality first and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Produced graphic design work for print and digital formats.
- Edited video's for social media content.
- Created flyers and other designs for print.
- Created website designs.
- Worked with the in house web developer to translate my design to a full website.
- Conducted research on design trends.
- Streamlined workflow by implementing organizational tools, time tracking and reducing project turnaround time.
- Collaborated with colleagues and maintained communication at every stage to ensure the best final product.
Farm Hand
Batouwe
Dodewaard, Netherlands
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Worked with other farm hands to maintain the trees and give the trees the best possibilities to grow
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and watering.
- Moved plants to their designated area and put them down in rows.
- Cleaned the farm.
- Counted trees, and carried out my given tasks.
- Led a small team to complete assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
Education
Media Design
Astrum College
Velp, Netherlands07-2025
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Proactive and eager to help
- Reliability and punctuality
- Creative thinking
- Highly driven and motivated
- Problem solving
- Friendly
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Cambridge English Diploma
- MBO Media Design Diploma (Level 4) – Vocational Diploma in Media Design
Languages
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Graphic Design Intern
Storm Media
02.2025 - 06.2025
Retail Worker
Zeeman
08.2024 - 02.2026
Graphic Design Intern
LikeBamboo
02.2023 - 09.2023
Farm Hand
Batouwe
05.2020 - 06.2023
Media Design
Astrum College