I’m a recovering perfectionist, and I have to admit that I’m still suffering from the occasional relapse...
After struggling with an introduction paragraph for many hours, I decided to use a ‘tag cloud’ instead;

aggregator-Amsterdam-artist-bachelor-blogger-bon vivant-chess-cinema

films-freedom-globalisation-Google-Holland-HTML-humour-independent-international

cloud computing-comedy-communication-communities-computers-content marketing

social media-television-the pleasure principle-trekking-trendwatcher-TV

Twitter-unconventional-Veluwe-websites-wit-work-writer-Yellow Pages

perfectionist-PhotoShop-politics-rugby-science fiction-Scotland-self-starter

internet-knowledge management-liberal-malt whisky-marketing-media

miximalist-mobile-nature-nerd-old music-out-of-the-box thinker-parapente-part-time job

creative-cyclist-editor-enterprising-environment-Europe-experienced-Facebook

Personality:
Personality type:
Favourite music:
Favourite writers:
Favourite artists:
Favourite films:
Favourite TV shows:
Favourite websites:
Marital status:
Passions:
Philosophies:
Sports:
Strong points:
Weak points:

I’ve only listed the barest essentials at the top of the page, but this ‘Personal Profile’ tab
provides a few fragments from my everyday life; my character, some interests, etcetera.

Open-minded, independent, enterprising, flexible, sociable, humorous
AB (A combination of Type A and Type B traits)
Arvo Pärt, Gabriel Fauré, Chet Baker, James Taylor, JJ Cale, Steely Dan, Zero 7
Philip K Dick, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack Vance, Harry Mulish, W. F. Hermans
Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dali, René Magritte, Edward Hopper
Blade Runner, La Cité des Enfants Perdus, Hudsucker Proxy, Truman Show
South Park, Brass Eye, Blackadder, Mad Men, Colbert Report, 30 Rock
Google, IMDB, PayPal, WebWereld, Whisky-Monitor, Wikipedia, YouTube
Single - and I’ll gladly explain why that is in graphic detail ;-)
Internet, cinema, old music, politics, single malt whisky, nature
Agnostic, democrat, free thinker, globalist, liberal, rationalist, republican
Chess, cycling, parapente (parasailing), rugby, skiing, trekking
Creative, enterprising, flexible, quick thinker, solid moral compass
Severely balding - and quite frankly just a little too chubby as well ;-)

I’m wiser than my tender age suggests. One of life’s most important lessons
so far: you’ve found the right job when work doesn’t feel like work anymore.

Objective:
Background:
Education:
Experience:
Positions:
Comfort zone:
Employers:
Clients:
 
Motivated by:
Demotivated by:
Strong points:
Weak points:
Peculiarities:

Keep doing things that I love, so they don’t feel like “work”
Over 15 years of internet experience, 8 years Dutch Yellow Pages
MAVO, HAVO, VWO, MEAO, NIMA A, NIMA B, etc.
Internet, SEO, Marketing, Communication, B2B, International
Web Manager, Marketing Manager, Content Manager, E-strategist
Executive & advisory positions with well defined responsibilities
Déhora, Compuware, KPN Internetdiensten, ITT Gouden Gids
CBS, KPN, ING Bank, Lost Boys, Ferrari UK, Tridion, WTC Amsterdam
 
Clearly defined responsibilities, deliverables and deadlines
Corporate sluggishness, “meetings because of meetings”
Creativity, flexibility, team player, broad business experience
Lack of “ambition” - at least in the traditional sense of the word
The level of discomfort wearing a suit and tie borders on a phobia

I like to think that I’ve developed quite a bit after the formal part
of my education ended in the 1990’s. Well, I sort of had to... ;-)

1978-1983
1983-1985
1986-1987
1987-1988
1988-1989
1989-1990
1991-1994

MAVO (D)
HAVO (Where I became the local Rubik Cube Champion)
Military Service (14 Months)
VWO
MEAO-CE
NIMA-A (Marketing Assistant)
NIMA-B (Marketing Manager)

Until 1995 I had been aiming for a career in either marketing or screenwriting, but then I discovered the internet. I realised that this would have a profound impact on both the marketing world and the business of my employer at the time: publishers of the Dutch Yellow Pages. So, I invested in a PC and started building web sites in my spare time. There were no courses in this field yet, so it involved mostly self study.
More details about my education & development can be found in my PDF Resume.

I like to think that I am blessed with a fairly broad skill set. This has enabled me to work in
different roles for various employers. Via those jobs I’ve sharpened a wide range of abilities.

Skills:
 
Abilities:
 
Experience:
 
Specialities:
 
Tools:
(Languages,
platforms and
software)

A broad range of computer skills, extensive internet knowledge & understanding,
writing, editing, translating, content management, community management
Excellent problem solving skills, the ability to motivate and coach others,
the ability to prioritize and manage time well, convincing consultant
B2B (20+ years), Internet (16 years), Marketing (15 years), SEO (11 years),
International (10 years), Communication (8 years), SEA (3 years), Sales (1)
Information structures, knowledge management, content management,
e-strategy, guerrilla marketing, performing as a “catalyst” within a team
Adobe PhotoShop, ECOL, eLink (CRM), Facebook, GoldMine (CRM), HTML,
Google AdWords, Google Analytics, JavaScript, Joomla, Macromedia Flash,
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.), NetObjects Fusion, PHP,
Twitter, various FTP clients, various WYSIWYG editors, WordPerfect

More details about my skills and abilities can be found in my PDF Resume.

Web Manager at Déhora Consultancy Group (Part time; 0,65 FTE)
Content Manager at Déhora Consultancy Group (Part time; 0,65 FTE)
Marketing Manager at CyberLan IT Solutions (Part time; 0,6 FTE)
Self Employed at NerdQuake (Founder; 0,4 FTE since 2005)
E-Strategist at Compuware Digital Development Center Europe
Content Manager at KPN Internetdiensten
Correspondent at ITT Gouden Gids / World Directories
Sales Representative at ITT Gouden Gids / World Directories

After I added up my years of experience in several different categories,
I arrived at the fairly staggering number of at least 100 years. Wow ;-)

2010 - Present
2007 - 2010
2005 - 2007
2002 - Present
2000 - 2002
1998 - 2000
1991 - 1998
1990 - 1991

Cumulative experience & expertise: B2B (20+ years), Writing - Dutch (20+ years),
Internet (16 years), Marketing (15 years), Writing - English (15 years), Editing (12 years),
Search Engine Optimisation (11 years), International (10 years), Communication (8 years),
Search Engine Advertising (3 years), Knowledge management (2 years), Sales (1 year).
More details about my employers and experience can be found in my PDF Resume.

Déhora Consultancy Group
Malt Madness
Malt Madness Whisky Map
Malt Maniacs
Malt Maniacs Awards
MM & Friends on Facebook
Museum Naturalis
NerdQuake
De Ondernemende Planner
Over Zelfroosteren
Planners Academy
Statline
Werken bij Amsterdam
Whisky Monitor

The ‘links’ tab provides hyperlinks to the sites of a number of projects that I’ve been involved with recently.
I’ve played different roles in various projects; founder, editor, translator, content manager, webmaster, etc.

My current employer (part-time, 0,65 FTE)
The malt whisky website I started in 1995
Interactive whisky map; JavaScript engine
International whisky collective since 1997
The world’s leading malt whisky competition
Facebook group with over 2500 members
New website of 3 cooperating museums
My own little concept & content agency
The first, simple website I built with Joomla
Satellite site for my current employer
Satellite site for my current employer
Website for the Dutch Statistics Institute
Job website for Amsterdam municipality
Database of 15,000 different whiskies