Desi Darlene Dijkhuizen
Charismatic and persuasive media person with a passion for writing and also the ability to inform
audiences on radio and TV. Competent team builder with Public Relations skills and a high dose of determination.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Founder Dcommunicates!
Dcommunicates! delivers a mind-blowing headline and creative phrases for website content.
Dcommunicates! develops a highly captivating and creative product description content.
Translations in English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamentu.
Whether it’s a wedding invitation, birthday celebration, baptism, communion, Dcommunicates! has you covered.
Dcommunicates! develops a creative brochure content that conveys your brand value to clients.
Dcommunicates! translates your solutions into words that your customers want to read and be convinced of the value of your offerings.
2019
Editor in chief Amigoe Express – Writer - Public Relations Officer
Uitgeverij Amigoe NV, Willemstad, Curaçao
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Spokesperson of Amigoe Express
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Contributing editorial pieces for Amigoe newspaper and Amigoe Express
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Interviewing people in a wide range of circumstances
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Motivating and developing editorial staff
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Planning publicity strategies
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Speaking publicly at interviews
2012 - 2019
Political, Cultural Assistant & Translator
The Embassy of Chile, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Prepare written translations of documents and letters in Spanish, English or Dutch
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Monitor the Dutch press for political, economic, security, cultural and other
developments relevant to Chilean interests.
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Responsible for Treasury Operations of the Latin American and Caribbean Group GRULAC
2010 - 2012
EDUCATION & COURSES
UNESCO Media Development Program
The 6 month- program was designed to equip journalists, reporters, anchors, and radio show hosts with the right skills for success,
while making the public aware of the role and importance of the media in the functioning of a democracy.
2014
Master’s degree in Latin American Studies
Specialized in Modern Latin American History
Thesis research in Buenos Aires, Argentina: “The Political Power of Argentinean Women”
University of Leiden, The Netherlands
2010
Bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies
University of Leiden, The Netherlands
2009
LANGUAGES
English: fluent
Spanish: fluent
Dutch: fluent
Papiamentu: native language
VOLUNTARY WORK
Board Member/ Operations Manager/ Blogger Kiva Curaçao
Kiva is a non-profit organization based in The Netherlands. The organization’s core business is to represent Curaçao
young professionals living abroad. Kiva believes that informing, discussing and interacting will not only increase the involvement
of the Young Professionals with state affairs, but also simultaneously stimulate them to aid in the sustainable development of Curaçao.
2010 - 2012
