Hallo, Ni Hao, Hej, Bonjour, Hello!
I'm Hessel
Since I was a little boy, I have been inspired by my ambitious mother who is at the head of our family business in fashion. Needless to say, it feels very natural for me to be part of this wonderful business.
I am eager to learn and I am aware of developments in society. Besides that, I am interested in other countries and cultures.
My adaptability helps me to work efficiently and as an innovative thinker, I always look forward. With my open spirit, commitment and social character I believe I am the perfect person to help achieve your company’s goals.
Hessel Pieter van der Laan
Fashion Business Talent
Phone:
+31610970684
Email:
Address:
Gildstraat 64
3572ER Utrecht
The Netherlands
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Date of Birth:
November 12th 1993
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EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
2018- Present
Junior productmanager & CSR manager
Tailor & Stitch
Tailor & Stich is a private label production company specialized in workwear and merchandise. Because we work on a fast amount of projects at once, I am responsible for the complete production process of these projects. I am also involved in the design process and quality control.
Besides my activities as junior product manager, I also am responsible for taking the CSR activities of Tailor & Stitch to a higher level. I am working together with Fair Wear Foundation to improve working conditions, but I am also sourcing sustainable materials.
2017-2017
CSR intern
Shared internship at: Modint, International Apparel Federation and Asia Quality Management
I got the chance to organize seminars and trade missions and got involved in many projects regarding CSR. Therefore my knowledge about this subject has grown majorly. I got the chance to see the national side of CSR at Modint, international at IAF and in CSR in practice at AQM.
2016-2017
Salesperson
Jac Hensen
Everything I have learned at TMO, I apply in my job as Salesperson in the Jac Hensen store. My knowledge of retail has expanded enormously by this job.
2015-2016
Vice President
Student Association 'Changeant'
The Student Association 'Changeant' has 250 members who are all studying at TMO Fashion Business School. As Vice President, I was part of the managing board. My main responsibilities were sponsoring and supporting the President.
2014-2016
President
Student Forum 'Profuomo DSP'
Profuomo DSP has 35 members who are all students or graduates at TMO Fashion Business school. The goal is to create a professional network in the fashion field. My main responsibilities were contacting alumni and organizing gatherings.
2013-2015
Salesperson
Vipshop & 'D Oude Seylmakerij
To discover my interest in fashion, I worked in the Vipshop store in Sneek. This was my first experience in fashion retail. I have worked there for one summer.
When I started studying at TMO I wanted a job in retail so I could not only learn about fashion in school, but also in my spare time. Therefore I started working at 'D OUde Seylmakerij.
2014- Feb 2018
TMO Fashion Business School
University of Applied Schiences
TMO Fashion Business School is a higher education in fashion management. All the different aspects of the fashion field are taught to give a complete knowledge of this dynamic business.
My strengths are Marketing, Sales and Buying/Production.
2014-2015
Detex Studies
Detex Studies is part of TMO Fashion Business School where I have obtained four certificates:
- Fashion Advisor
- Shoe Advisor
- Jeans Advisor
- Sport Advisor
SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator
Exact Online
Microsoft Office (Excel advanced)
Dutch - Mother Tongue
English - Advanced
German - Proficient
Broad-minded
Optimistic
Versatile
FIELDS OF INTEREST
Production
Buying
CSR